Middle Atlantic C3 FRAME3 BAY24 HV2 - C3-FF24-3

Middle Atlantic C3-FF24-3 3-Bay 24-Inch Steel Credenza Frame

Overview

The Middle Atlantic C3-FF24-3 is a three-bay, 24-inch-tall credenza frame designed for control rooms, security operations centers, and AV integration projects where rack-ready furniture needs to carry serious weight without flexing. Spanning 69.9 inches wide at just 3.5 inches of wall depth, the C3-FF24-3 delivers a low-profile enclosure footprint that fits against most perimeter walls without consuming floor space. If you're building out a AV and equipment furniture installation that needs a modular, scalable base, this frame is the foundation to start with.

Built from steel and manufactured in the USA, the C3-FF24-3 qualifies as TAA-compliant — a hard requirement for federal, state, and municipal security deployments where domestic origin must be documented. For government integrators, that single checkbox rules out a significant portion of competing options.

Key Features

• 300 lb Weight Capacity: The frame is rated to 300 lbs (136 kg) of distributed load across three bays. In practice, that covers a full row of NVRs, patch panels, and UPS units in a security operations center without approaching the structural limit — leave yourself margin and this frame won't be your constraint.
• Three-Bay Configuration: Three discrete bays at 69.9 inches total width means you can compartmentalize equipment by function — one bay for switching, one for recording, one for power — and still present a unified, furniture-grade front elevation. Mixing bay types within a Middle Atlantic furniture system is straightforward since the C3 series is modular by design.
• 24-Inch Height: At 24 inches tall (61 cm), this frame fits credenza-height furniture profiles — correct for seated operator environments and AV control desks where monitors need to sit above the surface. It's notably shorter than standard rack-height enclosures, so verify clearance requirements for any equipment you plan to mount inside.
• 3.5-Inch Depth: The 3.5-inch (8.9 cm) overall frame depth is exceptionally shallow for a three-bay steel structure. Equipment depth will be determined by whatever inserts or shelving you integrate, but the frame itself won't push you away from the wall. Useful in retrofit environments where wall clearance is constrained.
• Steel Construction: Cold-formed steel construction means the frame maintains its geometry under load — no racking, no torque deflection under heavy equipment. For long installations with equipment spanning all three bays, structural rigidity matters more than it looks like on paper.
• Mounting Hardware Included: Mounting hardware ships with the unit, so you're not sourcing fasteners separately before your install date. Confirm hardware matches your specific insert and flooring attachment requirements during pre-install planning.
• TAA Compliant / USA Origin: Manufactured in the USA and TAA-compliant. This matters for GSA schedule projects, government security integrations, and any contract with a Buy American or TAA clause. The Federal Ops Country of Origin is documented as USA — carry that through your compliance paperwork.
• Available Internationally: The C3-FF24-3 can ship internationally, which is relevant for allied-nation government projects or multinational enterprise deployments where the furniture standard needs to match US-spec equipment racks.

Integration and Compatibility

The C3-FF24-3 is a frame — it's designed to accept Middle Atlantic C3 series inserts, drawer units, and bay fillers. The three-bay layout maps directly to Middle Atlantic's modular insert catalog. For network video recorder deployments and security control rooms, pair this frame with appropriate C3 insert kits for your specific equipment mix. At 69.9 inches wide, the three bays are substantial — plan your equipment layout before ordering inserts to avoid dead bay space.

Weight distribution across all three bays should be planned in advance. The 300 lb capacity is a frame rating; individual shelf or insert ratings may be the limiting factor depending on what you configure inside. Consult Middle Atlantic's insert documentation for per-bay load ratings before finalizing equipment placement.

For integrators building out equipment racks and enclosures for a government or enterprise security project, the TAA compliance and US manufacturing documentation make procurement straightforward against typical contract requirements. Keep the UPC (656747390074) on hand for procurement and asset tracking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic C3-FF24-3 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The C3-FF24-3 is TAA compliant with a Federal Ops Country of Origin documented as USA. It is appropriate for GSA schedule projects and government contracts with TAA or Buy American requirements.

Q: What is the weight capacity of the C3-FF24-3?

A: The frame is rated to 300 lbs (136 kg) of distributed load across all three bays. Individual insert and shelf ratings within the bays may vary — check Middle Atlantic's insert documentation for per-component limits.

Q: How wide is the C3-FF24-3 frame?

A: The C3-FF24-3 is 69.9 inches (177.6 cm) wide across its three bays, with a height of 24 inches (61 cm) and a frame depth of 3.5 inches (8.9 cm).

Q: Does the C3-FF24-3 ship with mounting hardware?

A: Yes, mounting hardware is included. Confirm hardware compatibility with your specific flooring surface and C3 insert configuration before the installation date.

Q: What material is the C3-FF24-3 made from?

A: The frame is constructed from steel and manufactured in the USA.

Q: Can the C3-FF24-3 be shipped internationally?

A: Yes, the C3-FF24-3 is available for international shipping, making it suitable for multinational enterprise or allied-nation government deployments.

Marty Allison

When I look at the C3-FF24-3, the spec that drives most of my deployment conversations is that 300 lb rated capacity across three bays in a 24-inch-tall frame. That's not a number you often see on credenza-format furniture, and it opens up configurations — dual NVRs plus a UPS, or a full patch/switching layer — that cheaper furniture simply can't support without risking deflection over time.

Technical Highlights:

• 300 lb Frame Capacity: At 136 kg rated capacity, this frame handles dense equipment loads that would overtax standard AV credenzas — relevant when you're dropping 2U NVRs and a rackmount UPS into a control room furniture run.
• 3.5" Frame Depth: The 8.9 cm frame depth is unusually shallow for a 69.9-inch-wide three-bay structure — useful in retrofit SOC builds where wall standoff distance is limited by conduit runs or existing infrastructure.
• TAA / US-Origin Documentation: Federal Ops Country of Origin is USA, TAA compliant — that's a documented specification, not a marketing claim, which matters when your procurement officer is filling out a compliance attestation for a GSA or DoD contract.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 96 lbs shipping weight versus 32.8 lbs product weight, budget for two-person delivery and staging — the crate adds significant mass that a single installer shouldn't handle alone on a stairwell or elevator-restricted site.
• The 3.5-inch frame depth is a frame-only measurement. Equipment depth inside the bays is governed by the inserts you configure — don't confuse the frame spec with available equipment clearance when planning deep-chassis NVRs or UPS units.

The C3-FF24-3 is the right call for government security operations centers and enterprise control rooms where TAA compliance is contractually required and the furniture needs to carry production-grade recording and switching equipment without a dedicated rack room — the three-bay layout gives you enough compartmentalization to keep power, compute, and networking separated at the furniture level.