Middle Atlantic WRK-44-27LRD 44U Gangable Open-Frame Floor Rack
Overview
The Middle Atlantic WRK-44-27LRD is a 44-space, 27-inch-deep open-frame floor rack designed for high-density AV, security, and IT equipment deployments where multiple enclosures need to bolt together side-by-side. The gangable design lets you expand capacity laterally without breaking the structural or cable-management footprint — practical for head-end rooms, NOCs, and security operations centers that grow over time. At 83.13 inches tall and 24.25 inches wide, the WRK-44-27LRD fits standard raised-floor and finished-floor installations while providing 77 inches of usable rack height (44 RU on 10-32 threaded rails) and 25.75 inches of usable depth — enough clearance for full-depth 1U and 2U servers, NVRs, and patch panels without forced cable routing compromises. No rear door is included, keeping airflow unrestricted and installation access open on both sides.
Compatibility
Accepts any 19-inch panel-width equipment on standard 10-32 threaded rack rails — compatible with Middle Atlantic WRK-series adjacent enclosures for side-by-side ganging, as well as third-party 19-inch rack-mount equipment from any manufacturer. The 25.75-inch usable depth accommodates full-depth 1U/2U servers, multi-channel network video recorders, UPS units, and patch panels. Integrators deploying Middle Atlantic rack systems can combine multiple WRK frames into a unified bay run using the manufacturer's standard ganging hardware. TAA compliant and manufactured in the USA, making it eligible for government and federal procurement programs where country-of-origin restrictions apply.
Installation Notes
Load ratings: UL-listed load capacity is 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg) — sufficient for fully populated dense equipment bays. The static weight capacity is rated to 10,000 lbs (4,535.9 kg), relevant for seismic anchoring calculations. Seismic compliance: rated to ASCE 7-10 seismic load standards — required for installations in seismic zones and for projects where the structural engineer specifies a seismic load path from equipment to floor. Anchor to a concrete slab or structural floor per the ASCE 7-10 documentation to activate the seismic rating. Shipping weight is 146 lbs; plan for two-person delivery and installation. For enclosed rack deployments or installations requiring a rear door, evaluate the WRK series variants that include door options — this SKU ships without one.
