Middle Atlantic C3 FRAME4 BAY24 HV2 - C3-FF24-4

Middle Atlantic C3-FF24-4 4-Bay 24-Inch Steel Credenza Frame

The Middle Atlantic C3-FF24-4 is a 4-bay, 24-inch-tall steel credenza frame engineered for AV and security control room buildouts where structured, accessible equipment housing matters as much as the gear inside it. At 93.5 inches wide across four bays, the C3-FF24-4 (often searched as C3 FF24 4) provides the backbone for a full credenza run — the kind of installation you'd find anchoring a dispatch center, an executive briefing room, or a security operations console. Fabricated in the USA from steel with TAA compliance verified, it fits federal, state, and municipal procurement workflows without extra paperwork.

Key Features

• 4-Bay Configuration at 93.5 Inches Wide: Each bay runs roughly 23 inches wide, giving you discrete zones for AV receivers, NVR chassis, patch management, or power distribution. Zoning equipment by bay simplifies cable runs and makes future moves or replacements far less disruptive than a single open-shelf run.
• 24-Inch Frame Height: At 24 inches (61 cm) tall, this frame sits comfortably at seated-operator height for consoles or stacks cleanly under a desktop surface for credenza builds. The height is consistent with standard rack-unit credenza geometry — confirm your rack-mount gear fits within your chosen vertical space before ordering.
• 400 lb Weight Capacity: A 400 lb (181.4 kg) rated load bearing means you're not rationing space. Load heavy NVR units with fully populated drive bays, UPS systems, and dense patch panels across all four bays without worrying about structural limits. Most comparable steel credenza frames in this class carry significantly less.
• 3.5-Inch Depth Profile: The frame itself is 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) deep — this is the frame structure depth, not your overall credenza depth. It accepts standard credenza modules and panels; your finished credenza depth is determined by the equipment modules and rear panels you populate into the frame.
• Steel Construction, USA-Made: All-steel fabrication means this frame won't flex under load or degrade in high-humidity control room environments the way MDF or composite alternatives can. Country of origin is USA, verified for federal procurement under TAA and FAR sourcing rules.
• TAA Compliant: TAA compliance is confirmed for C3-FF24-4 — this covers GSA schedule purchases, DoD contracts, and any agency procurement governed by the Trade Agreements Act. No substitutions needed for federal bids.
• Mounting Hardware Included: Mounting hardware ships with the unit, so your installer isn't sourcing separate fastener kits. Confirm the specific hardware list against your wall or floor anchoring requirements before the installation day.
• Shipping Weight: 127 lbs: At 127 lbs (57.6 kg) shipping weight versus a 43.6 lb (19.8 kg) product weight, the packaging and crating account for roughly 83 lbs — this ships freight, not parcel. Plan for liftgate delivery and two-person handling on site.

Integration and Compatibility

The C3-FF24-4 is part of Middle Atlantic's C3 Series credenza furniture line, designed to accept C3-compatible modules including doors, drawer assemblies, rear panels, and equipment mounting components. It does not integrate electronically with any AV or security system — it is a structural frame. Equipment installed into the bays connects to your network video recorders, PoE switches, and control room infrastructure through standard rack-mount and panel-mount methods. For facilities deploying IP surveillance cameras with centralized NVR or hybrid DVR systems, this frame provides the physical housing layer for the head-end equipment. Pair with appropriate rack power management to complete the installation. Available internationally, and TAA-compliant status makes it compatible with US federal and SLED procurement channels without exception requests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the C3-FF24-4 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The C3-FF24-4 is confirmed TAA compliant with country of origin USA, making it eligible for GSA schedule, DoD, and other federal and SLED procurement governed by the Trade Agreements Act.

Q: What is the weight capacity of the C3-FF24-4?

A: The C3-FF24-4 is rated for 400 lbs (181.4 kg) total load capacity across its four bays, supporting fully loaded NVR systems, UPS units, and dense rack equipment simultaneously.

Q: How wide is the C3-FF24-4?

A: The C3-FF24-4 measures 93.5 inches (237.5 cm) wide across all four bays — roughly 23 inches per bay on average. Plan your room layout and cable management around this footprint before finalizing placement.

Q: Does the C3-FF24-4 ship via standard parcel or freight?

A: Freight. The shipping weight is 127 lbs (57.6 kg), well above standard parcel thresholds. Plan for liftgate delivery and two-person handling at the installation site.

Q: What material is the C3-FF24-4 frame made of?

A: The C3-FF24-4 frame is all-steel construction, manufactured in the USA. Steel construction provides structural rigidity under the 400 lb load rating and resists the flex or swelling that can affect composite alternatives in high-humidity environments.

Q: Does the C3-FF24-4 include mounting hardware?

A: Yes, mounting hardware is included. Verify the specific fastener types against your floor or wall anchoring requirements prior to installation day to avoid surprises on site.

Eden Phillips

The C3-FF24-4 is one of those pieces that integrators tend to underspecify until they're standing in a half-finished dispatch center realizing their credenza frame can't hold the load. The 400 lb weight capacity across four bays is the number I keep coming back to — it means you're not rationing bays between a 2U NVR, two UPS units, and a KVM switch. The steel construction and USA origin also make this a clean fit on federal and SLED proposals where TAA compliance gets audited, not just checked off.

Technical Highlights:

• 400 lb Load Capacity: At 181.4 kg rated capacity across the four-bay run, this frame handles fully populated NVR chassis, battery backup systems, and dense switching gear simultaneously — no load-balancing compromises across bays.
• 93.5-Inch Width, 4 Bays: The full-width footprint averages roughly 23 inches per bay, giving each zone enough horizontal clearance for standard AV and security rack-mount modules without crowding cable egress points.
• TAA Compliant, USA-Made: Country of origin USA with TAA compliance verified on the C3-FF24-4 — this means the frame clears GSA schedules and DoD contracts without sourcing exceptions or substitution requests.

Deployment Considerations:

• Shipping weight is 127 lbs versus a 43.6 lb product weight — the delta is packaging and crating. This ships freight; confirm liftgate availability and two-person handling at delivery before scheduling your installation window.
• The 3.5-inch listed depth is the frame structure itself, not your finished credenza depth. Your actual credenza depth is determined by the modules, rear panels, and equipment you populate — verify C3-compatible module dimensions against your room depth constraint before ordering the full system.

This frame is the right call for a security operations center or government dispatch buildout where you need structured, load-rated, TAA-verifiable infrastructure for head-end NVR and control equipment — not a general-purpose furniture shelf that happens to hold AV gear.