Middle Atlantic STL EXT Deep DEV BX 2G IV - V5744-2

Middle Atlantic V5744-2 Steel 2-Gang Device Box, Ivory

Overview

The Middle Atlantic V5744-2 is a steel switch and receptacle device box designed for use with Middle Atlantic's Middle Atlantic 5744-series raceway and cord cover systems. Purpose-built for commercial installations where clean, finished electrical rough-in is required alongside structured cabling runs, the V5744-2 provides a 2-gang device opening in a compact steel enclosure — sized to accept standard decorator-style switches, duplex receptacles, or low-voltage faceplates. The ivory finish coordinates with the 5744-series raceway color family, keeping wall-mounted AV and security infrastructure visually consistent in commercial interiors.

At 4.88 in × 4.88 in × 2.88 in deep (12.4 cm × 12.4 cm × 7.3 cm), the V5744-2 (often searched as V5744 2) sits within the footprint of a standard 2-gang box while delivering the 2.88-inch depth needed to comfortably seat deeper device bodies — including some tamper-resistant receptacles and commercial-grade switches that exceed the depth of residential boxes. This prevents the common problem of a crowded box that forces devices to sit proud of the faceplate or stresses wire terminations.

Key Features

• Steel Construction: Commercial-grade steel provides mechanical rigidity that plastic raceway boxes cannot match in high-traffic corridors, machine rooms, or anywhere the wall surface takes incidental contact. Devices seat squarely without flex.
• 2-Gang Configuration: A 2-gang opening accommodates side-by-side devices in a single box — a switch and a receptacle, two duplex outlets, or a power device alongside a low-voltage data insert — reducing the number of separate box installations per workstation or AV termination point.
• 2.88-Inch (7.3 cm) Depth: Deeper than a standard single-gang box, this depth gives you room for commercial tamper-resistant receptacles, GFCI devices, or USB charging outlets that run 2–2.5 inches deep — you won't be cutting device tails short or forcing a crowded fold.
• Ivory Color: Matches the ivory 5744/500/700-series raceway family from Middle Atlantic, so device boxes and raceway segments present a unified appearance on finished walls — relevant in conference rooms, classrooms, and reception areas where visible infrastructure is expected to look intentional, not improvised.
• TAA Compliant: The V5744-2 meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, making it eligible for federal government, GSA schedule, and publicly funded institutional projects where TAA compliance is a procurement condition. Specify with confidence on government facility, military base, or public school projects.
• 4.88 × 4.88 in Footprint (12.4 × 12.4 cm): The square footprint aligns with standard 2-gang wall plate dimensions, so commercially available 2-gang decorator plates from major manufacturers will cover the box cleanly — no custom faceplates required.

Integration and Compatibility

The V5744-2 is engineered as a component within Middle Atlantic's raceway and cord cover systems, specifically the 5744, 500, and 700-series fitting families. It is not a standalone product — it is installed as part of a raceway run where device terminations are required. Specify it alongside the matching raceway base, cover, and any required couplings or end fittings for a complete surface-wiring solution.

For commercial AV and security infrastructure where cable management and clean device presentation matter — conference rooms, huddle spaces, classrooms, security operations centers — the V5744-2 integrates into the same visual language as the broader 5744 fitting family. Pair it with appropriate power conditioning and surge protection upstream to protect the devices terminating in this box.

The steel body and TAA-compliant status also make this fitting appropriate for installations governed by GSA schedules or Buy American provisions, where component-level compliance documentation is required at the box level — not just at the device level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic V5744-2 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The V5744-2 is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant, making it eligible for federal procurement, GSA schedule projects, and other government or institutional purchases requiring TAA compliance at the component level.

Q: What color is the V5744-2, and does it match the 5744-series raceway?

A: The V5744-2 is finished in ivory, which coordinates with the ivory color variant of Middle Atlantic's 5744, 500, and 700-series raceway and cord cover systems for a consistent installed appearance.

Q: What are the dimensions of the V5744-2?

A: The V5744-2 measures 4.88 inches wide × 4.88 inches tall × 2.88 inches deep (12.4 cm × 12.4 cm × 7.3 cm). The 2.88-inch depth accommodates most commercial-grade devices including tamper-resistant receptacles and GFCI outlets.

Q: Is the V5744-2 Canadian certified?

A: No. Per manufacturer data, the V5744-2 is not Canadian certified. Verify local electrical code requirements before specifying on Canadian projects.

Q: What device configurations fit in the V5744-2?

A: The V5744-2 is a 2-gang box, meaning it can accommodate two standard decorator-style devices side by side — such as a duplex receptacle and a switch, two duplex receptacles, or a power insert alongside a low-voltage data insert. Standard 2-gang decorator wall plates will cover the box.

Jerry Tildsen

The Middle Atlantic V5744-2 is one of those spec items that gets overlooked until someone on-site realizes the device box they grabbed is 1/2 inch too shallow for a commercial tamper-resistant GFCI — and now the faceplate won't seat flat. The 2.88-inch depth on the V5744-2 is the right call when you're terminating anything beyond a basic toggle switch, and the steel body keeps the box square in a raceway run that sees real traffic.

Technical Highlights:

• 2.88-in Depth (7.3 cm): Gives commercial GFCI and tamper-resistant devices enough clearance to terminate cleanly — a spec that matters more than the width when you're seating deep device bodies.
• TAA Compliance: Covers the V5744-2 for GSA and federal procurement without needing a waiver — useful when a single non-compliant component can hold up a whole project closeout.
• Steel Construction, Ivory Finish: Matches the 5744/500/700-series ivory raceway family dimensionally and visually — 4.88 × 4.88 in footprint takes a standard 2-gang decorator plate without special trim.

Deployment Considerations:

• Specify this box only as part of a 5744/500/700-series raceway run — it is a fitting component, not a standalone device box for open-wall or in-wall rough-in applications.
• Canadian certification is not present on this SKU — confirm with the AHJ before including it on Canadian projects, even for low-risk device box applications.

The V5744-2 is the right fitting for TAA-governed commercial interiors — federal buildings, public institutions, or GSA-schedule AV and security integrations — where the raceway system is already specified in ivory and component-level compliance documentation is required at closeout.