Trough-Tec Systems (TTS)

Company overview

Trough-Tec Systems, (TTS), a HIRD Group company, manufactures and supplies first-class sustainable cable management products and anti-slip walkways. Developed for the UK rail industry, its portfolio includes the 100 per recycled ‘Green Trough’ range of cable management systems, as well as a growing selection of high-quality accessories.

These innovative products are designed to support the development of safe, efficient, and future-proof railways and infrastructure. The experienced TTS team works closely with customers, providing end-to-end support (including design and installation services) that can be tailored to meet their changing needs. We pride ourselves on delivering world class customer service to all of our clients, and our entire offering ensures:

Value for money.
Quality.
Sustainability.
Safety.
Design integrity.

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Green Trough

TTS is revolutionising cable route management with Green Trough, the most versatile cable trough system on the market.

An innovative, eco-friendly alternative to concrete, the Green Trough range was designed with ease of installation and cost efficiency in mind. Impact and flame-resistant, it’s ideal for tunnels, bridges, and rail infrastructure projects.

This market-leading range is:

Made from 100 per cent recycled household plastic (making it environmentally friendly).
Robust enough to carry communications and high-voltage power cabling in any direction.
Suitable for a range of different configurations (vertical/horizontal/at an angle/around an obstacle/elevated).
Designed to handle curves and bends, all while remaining locked against vandalism/theft.
Lightweight (reducing injury risk).
Modular – users can add new sections or connect to existing troughing systems.
Weather resistant.
Load bearing.

Discover the full Green Trough range:

Anti-Slip Walkway: combined anti-slip walkway/cable management solution.

90 Series: closest equivalent to C/1/6 concrete troughing.

135 Series: closest equivalent to C/1/7 concrete troughing.

150 Series: closest equivalent to C/1/7 concrete troughing.

200 Series: closest equivalent to C/1/9 concrete troughing.

300 Series: closest equivalent to C/1/29 concrete troughing.

430 Series: closest equivalent to C/1/42 concrete troughing.

TTS accessories and transitions: bends, T-junctions, gradients, and more, tailored to customer requirements.

Elevated Systems

Flexible, durable, and made from 100 per cent recycled household waste, Green Trough’s innovative elevated system is designed for above-ground cable management.

TTS works with clients to develop solutions for even the most complex and challenging layouts, meeting site needs while protecting crucial data and power supplies.

Products include:

Anti-Slip Walkway

Robust and durable, this anti-slip walkway with in-built cable management provides a safe walking route for workers, all while protecting essential track cabling.

Maximises trackside space.
Network Rail-approved.
Easy to install.
Highly secure (locking lids available if required).
Bespoke: can be designed to suit different cable sizes and trackside conditions.
Halogen-free.
UV resistant.
Non-conductive.