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Engineering-grade accuracy

Cable Tray Design
Made Intelligent.

The all-in-one Windows desktop suite for cable tray sizing, fill rate, support statics, seismic, thermal, and cable pulling analysis — fully aligned with IEC, NEC, BS, VDE and IEEE standards.

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14-day trial · No credit card · Windows 10/11
13 International Standards
24 UI Languages
40+ Engineering Modules
10 Brand Libraries
What's inside v1.0.0
PRO ready
  • Full IEC 60364-5-52 grouping (B.52.17/18/19/20/21)
  • IEEE 1185 sequential capstan pulling tension
  • ASCE 7-22 & Eurocode 8 seismic verification
  • Interactive 3D modelling with PyVista
  • FreeCAD-style route designer (DXF I/O)
  • PDF · Excel · DXF · QR report exports
Latest build 4.18.743

Trusted by engineering teams in EPC, MEP and design firms

Why SimulATe

The cable tray is the backbone of every electrical installation.

Mis-sizing, under-derating, or skipping pulling/seismic verification puts entire projects at risk. SimulATe gives engineers the tools, tables and traceability to design with confidence — from concept to as-built.

Modules

One workspace. Every calculation.

Replace four separate spreadsheets and a 3D viewer with a single, integrated tool.

Cable Tray Calculation

Sizing, fill rate, derating, voltage drop — IEC 60364, NEC 392, BS 7671.

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Support Static Analysis

Binrack, threaded rod, trapeze, wall arm — bending, shear, deflection check.

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3D Modelling

Real-time 3D visualisation of tray, cables, supports with PyVista.

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Seismic Design

ASCE 7-22 (Fp), Eurocode 8 spectrum — anchor & bracing verification.

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Thermal Expansion

Coefficient-based expansion gap, EN 1993-1-2 steel fire reduction.

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Cable Pulling Analysis

IEEE 1185 sequential capstan, sidewall pressure, weight correction.

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Route Designer

FreeCAD/AutoCAD-style sketcher, DXF import/export, IEC 60617 symbols.

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Reports & Export

A4 PDF reports, QR signature, Excel BOM, DXF, audit trail.

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Standards

Audit-grade compliance, end to end.

Every formula references its source. Every table cites its clause. Verified against Caneco, ETAP, SKM PowerTools and Hilti PROFIS.

IEC 60364 Cable installation
IEEE 1185 Cable pulling
NEC 310 / 392 US ampacity / tray
BS 7671 UK wiring
VDE 0100 German installation
ASCE 7-22 US seismic
EN 1998-1 Eurocode 8
EN 1993-1-2 Steel fire
DIN 4102-12 Fire rating
IEC 60502 MV cables
IEC 60617 Symbols
IEC 61386 Conduits

Browse the full compliance matrix

Workflow

From section setup to signed PDF in 4 steps.

1

Define Section

Tray brand, dimensions, environment, cables.

2

Calculate & Verify

Live derating, fill, compliance with the chosen standard.

3

Model in 3D

Visualise supports, anchors, cables in PyVista.

4

Export Report

PDF / DXF / Excel with QR-verified signature.

Inside the App

A workspace tuned for the engineer.

FreeCAD-grade dark theme, dockable panels, keyboard shortcuts, audit-trail every click.

2D Cross-Section SimulATe 2D Modelling main view

2D Modelling with live compliance

Section setup, method selection, derating factor breakdown — every input updates the result panel and the cross-section preview in real time. The compliance banner shows the active clause (e.g. IEC 60364-5-52, Table B.52.20) so reviewers see the same chain of reasoning you used.

  • Live IEC / NEC / BS / VDE derating
  • Per-tier fill rate (NEMA VE-1 + IEC area + width)
  • Brand catalog: AFCMETAL, OBO, EAE, custom
  • 4 cables × 5×240 mm² CU/XLPE — exact engineering output
3D View SimulATe 3D modelling with threaded rod hanger

True 3D, not just a thumbnail

PyVista-powered viewer renders the actual tray, anchors, cables and support geometry. Rotate, pan, zoom — and verify visually that your 2D inputs match the physical reality of the installation. No more guessing whether the rod clears the cable bundle.

  • Threaded rod, wall arm, binrack, trapeze
  • Textured cables, anchor-to-ceiling reference
  • 2D and 3D stay geometrically locked
  • Export PNG straight into reports
Pricing

Start free. Scale when you ship.

Subscriptions starting at €29/month. Cancel anytime. 14-day money-back guarantee.

Demo
Free

14 days · 10 calculations

Try free
  • Full PRO feature access
  • 10 tray section calculations
  • All standards enabled
  • No batch / project save
Standard
€348
€ 299 /year

Billed annually · or €29/mo

Buy Standard
  • Unlimited calculations
  • Project save & batch mode
  • PDF / Excel / DXF export
  • All 13 standards
  • 2 device activations
PRO
€557
€ 499 /year

Billed annually · or €47/mo

Buy PRO
  • Everything in Standard
  • Seismic & thermal modules
  • Cable pulling (IEEE 1185)
  • Route Designer + DXF
  • Priority email support
Enterprise
Contact

Volume + custom standards

Talk to sales
  • Floating licences
  • SSO + on-premise activation
  • Custom standard tables
  • Training & onboarding
  • Dedicated account manager
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does the free trial have feature restrictions?
The 14-day trial includes every PRO feature, capped at 10 tray section calculations so you can evaluate the full workflow without limits on complexity.
Which standards does SimulATe enforce?
IEC 60364 (full ed. 3.0:2009 grouping), IEEE 1185, NEC 310/392, BS 7671, VDE 0100, ASCE 7-22, Eurocode 8 (EN 1998-1), EN 1993-1-2 and DIN 4102-12. Every table cites its clause.
Can I import cable schedules from Excel?
Yes. Pre-built templates are provided for Draka, Lapp, Nexans and Prysmian, plus a generic format. Batch calculation runs hundreds of sections in one pass.
Is the software available on macOS or Linux?
v1.0.0 is Windows 10/11 only. macOS support is on the roadmap for 2027. The native PyVista 3D viewer requires a desktop GPU.
How do I receive my licence after purchase?
Licences are delivered by email within minutes. Activate by signing in inside the app. One licence covers two devices for the same engineer.
Is there an enterprise / floating-licence option?
Yes — contact us for floating licences, SSO, on-premise activation and standards customisation.

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