I need some guidance as to how to properly support a vertical data cable run. For example, if I have machines in a warehouse that require network drops from the rafters to the machine at 6' above finished floor, how should the cable drop from the ceiling to machine? We've used various solutions in the past but I get the feeling that we're doing it wrong. We've had techs tie cables to flexible power cords with strain reliefs (not correct), run cables inside EMT secured from rafters to the machine, and free-run it from the rafters with only a loop at the top as support. I've thought about using flexible cords or FMC as conduits but that didn't sound right. Any advice would be appreciated. I want to get this right.


Shawn
Absolute Communications, Inc.