Deskmount & Under Desk PDUs
FAQs
Netceed offers a variety of power distribution solutions designed for desks, workstations, offices, and equipment cabinets, including:
- Desk grommets with power and/or USB sockets, fitted neatly into desks to provide convenient plug-in points.
- Desktop power packs, standalone units offering multiple outlets and USB ports, useful when wall sockets are inaccessible.
- In-desk vertical pop-up sockets, retractable units that pop up when needed and stay hidden when not, offering a clean, uncluttered finish.
- Under-desk power/data units, mounted beneath desks to distribute power and data across workstations without exposed cables.
- GST plugs, adaptors, and interlock leads for professional installations where modular, lockable, or surge protected connections are required.
These PDUs are ideal for modern offices, meeting rooms, call centres, or any workspace where cable management, accessibility, and aesthetics are important.
Important factors to consider include:
- Number and type of outlets: For example, a mix of UK sockets, USB-A/C ports, or data jacks depending on devices used.
- Mounting style: Desk grommet, pop-up unit, under-desk tray, based on desk type and user convenience.
- Cable and lead configuration: Length of input power lead, plug type (e.g. GST), and earth/ground requirements.
- Load rating and surge protection: Make sure the PDU supports expected power draw and offers surge/overload protection if needed.
- Ergonomics and accessibility: Easy plug/unplug access without having to move furniture or crawl under desks.
- Aesthetic and safety integration: Flush-fitting pop-up units or under-desk mounting for tidy, safe cable management.
Matching these attributes to your workspace layout and device needs ensures clean installation and reliable power supply.
These PDUs are especially useful in:
- Corporate offices and home workstations, providing power for computers, monitors, phones, and chargers.
- Meeting and conference rooms, offering discreet power and USB access for laptops and devices.
- Call centres and contact rooms, delivering multiple outlets and data sockets at each desk.
- Workshops and engineering benches, powering tools, testers, and laptops without exposed cables.
- Temporary workspaces or hot desking environments, where flexibility and easy setup are essential.
They combine practicality with neat cable organisation and professional appearance.
To ensure safe and long-lasting operation:
- Use PDUs rated for UK mains voltages and safety standards.
- Ensure input cables and plugs are compatible and properly rated (e.g. appropriate GST or fused plug).
- Avoid overloading, check the total current draw of connected devices.
- For in-desk pop-up units, make sure cable routing under the desk avoids crimping or friction.
- Mount under-desk units securely and ensure they do not interfere with seating or foot space.
- Keep surge protection or overload protection active if the PDU supports it.
- Label power/data outlets clearly for maintenance and safety compliance.
Proper installation and usage help prevent electrical faults and maintain a tidy, safe workspace.