Panduit PWB6X24WH 6" x 24" Steel Wire Basket Tray
The Panduit PWB6X24WH is a 6-inch-high by 24-inch-wide steel wire basket tray engineered for overhead cable routing in data centers, connected buildings, and industrial automation environments. Powder-coated white finish provides corrosion resistance and a clean appearance in visible installations. UL Classified as an Equipment Grounding Conductor per NEC 392.3(C) and 392.7(B), this wire basket meets the grounding and bonding requirements critical to electrical safety in commercial low-voltage systems.
Key Features
- 6" height x 24" width steel wire basket construction for overhead cable pathways
- Powder-coated white finish resists corrosion and maintains appearance in high-visibility areas
- UL Classified for use as Equipment Grounding Conductor per NEC Sections 392.3(C) and 392.7(B)
- Steel construction provides structural rigidity for long spans and heavy cable loads
- Open-wire design allows airflow around cables and simplifies adds/moves/changes
- Compatible with Panduit wire basket mounting hardware and accessories
Wire basket tray offers significant advantages over solid-bottom or ladder rack in applications where cable visibility, ventilation, and flexibility matter. The open-wire construction allows you to visually inspect cable fill and identify individual runs without removing covers. Airflow through the basket prevents heat buildup common in enclosed raceways, critical when routing high-density copper or Power over Ethernet trunk cables. The 6-inch height accommodates bend radius requirements for Cat 6A, fiber trunk assemblies, and shielded cables without forcing sharp bends that degrade performance. Steel wire basket maintains its shape under load better than aluminum alternatives, reducing sag on spans between support points.
The white powder-coated finish serves two purposes: it protects the steel substrate from oxidation in humid mechanical rooms or outdoor-rated telecom enclosures, and it delivers a finished appearance appropriate for exposed installations in lobbies, conference centers, or modern open-plan offices where cable infrastructure is intentionally visible. UL classification as an Equipment Grounding Conductor means the basket itself functions as part of the grounding path, simplifying bonding to building ground and ensuring fault current can safely return to source during short-circuit conditions. This classification requires specific manufacturing tolerances for wire gauge, weld integrity, and electrical continuity—testing that generic imported wire basket often lacks.
Panduit wire basket systems integrate with a full ecosystem of mounting brackets, splice plates, radius fittings, and vertical risers, all designed to maintain the continuous grounding path and structural load rating throughout the installation. The PWB6X24WH ships individually packaged (carton quantity reflects two units per shipping carton for distributor logistics). When planning data center hot aisle containment or structured pathways above suspended ceilings, this wire basket delivers the NEC-compliant grounding, long-term durability, and installation flexibility that separates commercial-grade infrastructure from residential-style cable trays.
