Middle Atlantic C3 FRAME2 BAY24 HV2 - C3-FF24-2

Middle Atlantic C3-FF24-2 2-Bay 24" Steel Credenza Frame

Overview

The Middle Atlantic C3-FF24-2 is a two-bay, 24-inch-tall steel credenza frame from the C3 Series — purpose-built to anchor low-profile AV, security, and control-room furniture installations where rack depth is constrained and aesthetics matter as much as load capacity. At 46.4 inches wide and just 3.5 inches deep, the C3-FF24-2 fits naturally under countertops, at operator workstations, or along huddle-room walls without the footprint of a full open-frame rack. It ships at 33 lbs and installs with included mounting hardware, making it a straightforward one- or two-person deployment.

This frame is TAA-compliant and manufactured in the USA — both factors that matter for federal contracts, GSA schedules, and government integrations that enforce domestic sourcing requirements. If your project specs call for TAA-compliant Middle Atlantic furniture and racks, the C3-FF24-2 clears that gate without exception.

Key Features

• 200 lb Weight Capacity: At 200 lbs (90.7 kg) of rated load across two bays, this frame handles dense rack builds — a pair of UPS units, KVM switches, and patch panels will stay well within tolerance. Over-spec your frame; never under-spec it.
• 2-Bay Configuration, 24" Height: Two bays in a 24-inch (61 cm) profile gives you split-zone cable and equipment management — left bay for active gear, right bay for power or passive patching — without the vertical sprawl of a full-height cabinet. Useful when ceiling clearance or under-desk depth limits your options.
• 3.5" Shallow Depth: At 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) deep, this frame sits flush against a wall or slides under a work surface where standard rack depths of 18–24 inches simply won't fit. This is the spec that decides whether the C3-FF24-2 belongs in your design — if your cavity is deeper, consider a deeper C3 variant; if it's this shallow, nothing else in the line works as well.
• 46.4" Width: The 46.4-inch (117.9 cm) footprint spans a standard double-wide credenza bay, aligning with commercial furniture standards and simplifying integration with Middle Atlantic rack accessories and side panels from the same C3 family.
• Steel Construction: All-steel build means this frame will outlast the equipment mounted in it. No flex under load, no creep over time — relevant when you're bolting in touch panels, video processors, or power distribution that gets handled frequently.
• TAA-Compliant, USA Origin: Manufactured in the USA and TAA-compliant per product documentation. If you're specifying for a federal agency, defense integrator, or any project governed by the Trade Agreements Act, the C3-FF24-2 satisfies domestic-sourcing requirements without requiring a waiver or equivalency review.
• Mounting Hardware Included: Hardware ships with the frame — you won't need to source a separate hardware kit or delay installation waiting for fasteners. This matters on multi-frame deployments where missing hardware on a single unit can stall a full rack build.
• Mounting Hardware Included: Hardware ships with the frame — you won't need to source a separate hardware kit or delay installation waiting for fasteners. This matters on multi-frame deployments where missing hardware on a single unit can stall a full rack build.

Integration & Compatibility

The C3-FF24-2 (often searched as C3 FF24 2) is designed as part of Middle Atlantic's C3 Series credenza system, which means side panels, lids, doors, and rear-access components from the same family are dimensionally matched and bolt directly to this frame. This modular approach lets you configure the enclosure to your specific installation — open-back for cable-dense environments, paneled for client-facing spaces where cable concealment is required.

This frame pairs naturally with rack-mount equipment sized for shallow-depth installations. For security integrators building operator stations, it accommodates video decoders, KVM units, access control head-end equipment, and patch panels within the two-bay layout. For AV integrators, it supports signal processors, amplifiers, and control systems in rooms where the credenza IS the rack.

When planning your build, verify that rack-mount gear depth does not exceed the credenza interior cavity — the 3.5-inch frame depth is the structural shell; actual interior depth depends on the C3 enclosure panels and equipment brackets you configure alongside it. Pair it with appropriate cable management solutions to maintain organized rear cabling given the shallow form factor.

This frame is available internationally and cleared for export, which is useful for multi-site or international facility deployments under a single spec sheet. Domestic government projects benefit from the confirmed USA country of origin for Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and TAA compliance documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the C3-FF24-2 TAA-compliant for use on federal government contracts?

A: Yes. The C3-FF24-2 is TAA-compliant and manufactured in the USA, satisfying Trade Agreements Act requirements for federal procurement, GSA schedules, and DoD projects that require domestic or TAA-designated country sourcing.

Q: What is the weight capacity of the C3-FF24-2?

A: The C3-FF24-2 is rated at 200 lbs (90.7 kg) total weight capacity, distributed across its two bays. This accommodates dense AV and security equipment builds including UPS units, video processors, and patch panels.

Q: What are the exact dimensions of the C3-FF24-2?

A: Width: 46.4 in (117.9 cm), Height: 24 in (61 cm), Depth: 3.5 in (8.9 cm). Product weight is 22.1 lbs (10 kg); shipping weight is 33 lbs (15 kg).

Q: Does the C3-FF24-2 include mounting hardware?

A: Yes, mounting hardware is included with the frame. No separate hardware kit is required for basic installation.

Q: Is the C3-FF24-2 available for international shipping?

A: Yes. The C3-FF24-2 is listed as available internationally, making it suitable for global facility projects specifying Middle Atlantic furniture systems.

Q: What material is the C3-FF24-2 frame constructed from?

A: The frame is all-steel construction, providing the rigidity and long-term load stability expected in commercial and government installations.

James Everett

The spec that drives every C3-FF24-2 decision on my projects is the 3.5-inch frame depth — it's not a minor footnote, it's a hard constraint that either fits your cavity or rules the unit out entirely. I've specified this frame for security operator stations at courthouses and transportation hubs where the credenza footprint is locked by the architect and there's no room for a standard rack depth. At 46.4 inches wide with a 200 lb load rating, it handles everything a two-bay operator position needs without any structural compromise.

Technical Highlights:

• 200 lb Load Rating: Two bays sharing a 200 lb (90.7 kg) capacity is sufficient for the heaviest equipment combinations you'd realistically put in a credenza — dual UPS modules, a KVM, and dense patch panels fit comfortably within that envelope.
• TAA-Compliant, USA-Made: Confirmed TAA compliance and US country of origin means this frame clears federal procurement requirements without additional documentation or exception requests — a genuine time-saver on GSA and government integration projects.
• Steel Construction at 22.1 lbs: The all-steel build at 22.1 lbs (10 kg) product weight strikes the right balance — rigid enough for commercial service life, light enough that a two-person team installs it in a controlled environment without special lift equipment.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 3.5-inch depth is the structural frame shell only — confirm interior usable depth with the specific C3 enclosure panels and mounting brackets you're pairing it with before committing equipment selections to the design.
• At 33 lbs shipping weight versus 22.1 lbs product weight, the packaging is substantial — plan for staging space and waste removal on multi-frame deployments in finished spaces.

The C3-FF24-2 is the right call for government facility operator stations, courthouse security consoles, and transportation control rooms where TAA compliance is mandatory, space is constrained to a shallow credenza bay, and the build needs to hold up through years of daily use without structural concern.