Power Modules

A power module is a desktop power unit that drops into or mounts on a desk, conference table, or benching surface to bring outlets and USB charging ports right to where you work — no reaching behind a credenza or running extension cords across the floor. They come in edge-mount, flip-up, pop-up, and grommet-mount styles. If you are always hunting for an outlet, scoring a good power module solves it permanently. Browse [power modules](https://www.findofficefurniture.com/power-modules) to see the form factor options.

Most power modules pack 2 to 4 standard NEMA 120V outlets alongside USB-A and USB-C charging ports. USB-C Power Delivery wattage varies — 18W, 30W, 45W, or 60W depending on the model. If you are charging a laptop directly from the module, you want at least 45W USB-C PD. Some modules also include HDMI pass-through or an RJ-45 data port for hardwired network connections. Check the port layout on the product page before you commit.

Edge-mount or clamp-mount modules attach to the desk edge with no cutout needed — easy to add to an existing surface. Flip-up and pop-up modules recess into the surface and require a 2.5 to 4-inch hole-saw cutout — a cleaner look but more committed installation. Grommet-mount modules drop into a standard grommet hole if your desk already has one. Pick the form factor against your desk construction: if you do not want to cut into the surface, start with edge-mount.

Clamp and edge-mount modules are typically plug-and-play — they clip to the desk edge and plug into an existing outlet below the surface. No electrician needed. Recessed flip-up or pop-up modules that use a plug-and-cord inlet are also DIY-friendly once you cut the hole. Hardwired whip connections require an electrician for the final connection to the circuit — those are typically for permanent conference table or benching installations. Know which inlet type you are buying before you order.

Yes — any power module worth buying carries a UL 962A listing, which is the safety standard for relocatable power taps in furniture-mounted applications. That listing means the module has been independently tested for electrical safety. Do not buy or use any unrated module on a commercial desk — UL 962A is the baseline you need. The product page should call out the UL listing clearly; if it does not, that is a red flag.

Absolutely — conference table power modules are one of the most popular use cases. Pop-up modules in the table surface let participants plug in laptops and phones without running cords across the table. HDMI and data pass-through ports in the module make cable management cleaner for presentations. Measure the table surface thickness before you order a pop-up module since installation depth requirements vary by model.

A plug-and-cord module has a standard power cord that plugs into an existing outlet under the desk — easy installation, no electrician, and relocatable. A hardwire module uses a whip that connects directly to a circuit — it is permanent, looks cleaner with no dangling cord, and is typical for conference tables or benching spines where the power infrastructure is built into the furniture. Plug-and-cord is the right pick for individual desks; hardwire is the right pick for built-in table applications.

Yes — edge-mount and grommet-mount modules add easily to most existing desks without major work. Edge-mounts clamp to the front or side edge of the worksurface. Grommet-mount modules fit into any standard 2.5 or 3-inch grommet opening. If your desk does not already have a grommet hole, you can cut one with a hole saw — most desks use 0.75 to 1.25-inch laminate over an engineered core, which cuts cleanly with the right bit and a steady hand.

We back every power module with our Free Lifetime Warranty unless specifically noted — the module housing, outlet contacts, and USB charging circuitry are all covered. That matters more than it sounds: power modules sit in high-use positions where plugging and unplugging happens dozens of times a day, and you want coverage on the contacts over the long run. Hang onto the UL documentation for your facility records too.

Surface-mounted desk modules at standard desk height (29 to 30 inches) land well within the ADA forward-reach range of 15 to 48 inches — so outlets on the desk surface are accessible to most wheelchair users. If you are running a pop-up module in a conference table, position it within 30 inches of the accessible seat position so the user can reach it without stretching across the table. Confirm the outlet and port positions on the product page against your accessible table configuration.