Cable tray fittings like elbows, bends, tees, crosses, and risers are used to change the direction of cable routing. Every data center requires numerous cable tray bends and drops—sometimes thousands in just one installation. With traditional cutting and bending, each drop can take over four hours to complete. They allow for a smooth change in the vertical direction of the cables, typically at 90-degree angles, while also providing ventilation through perforations in the. Fittings, cable trays, screw connection - Vertical bends, screw connection.