Middle Atlantic CFR Series Rack, CFR-13-18

The CFR-13-18 from Middle Atlantic represents a smart solution for professional AV and entertainment setups that demand a low-profile rack without compromising on strength or usability. Built as part of the CFR Series, this rack is designed to fit into tight spaces—between cabinets, inside entertainment centers, or other compact installations—while still delivering dependable performance for pre-loaded equipment, transportation, and on-site deployment. With a focus on maximizing usable rackspace, the CFR-13-18 helps technicians and installers optimize the footprint of complex systems, ensuring easy access, efficient cable management, and reliable support for gear during transport and installation.

Engineered for durability and serviceability, the CFR-13-18 features a strong welded steel frame that stands up to the rigors of professional use. The solid construction provides a steady platform for pre-loaded equipment, enabling installers to pre-configure configurations at the shop before moving them to their final destination. This capability reduces on-site labor and downtime, helping projects stay on schedule. The low-profile design is not only space-efficient but also tailored to accommodate the typical depths and widths found in entertainment setups and cabinetry, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of applications.

Beyond raw strength, the CFR-13-18 emphasizes practical functionality. The rack frame is designed to maximize usable space, allowing you to utilize most of the available footprint in your installation area. This means better organization, improved accessibility to equipment, and a cleaner, more professional look once the system is assembled. For installers, the combination of robust construction and thoughtful design translates into fewer compromises during setup and fewer headaches when reconfiguring or expanding the system in the future. In short, the CFR-13-18 is built to endure the demands of real-world environments while delivering streamlined, efficient rack space for your gear.

• Low-profile CFR Series design optimizes usable rackspace in compact entertainment systems, cabinets, and similar spaces, helping you fit more gear where space is at a premium while preserving accessibility.
• Strong welded steel frame construction provides lasting durability and reliable support for equipment during pre-loading, transport, and installation, reducing the risk of damage and misalignment.
• Pre-loading capability enables you to assemble and load equipment in advance, then transport the rack to the installation site for faster, more efficient deployment and less on-site labor.
• Efficient space utilization allows you to effectively maximize the available area within your rack or cabinet, leading to a cleaner setup and easier cable management during maintenance.
• Versatile application designed to integrate with a wide range of AV components and cabinet configurations, offering flexibility for professional environments and home theater installations alike.

Technical Details of CFR-13-18

• Construction: welded steel frame for superior strength and rigidity
• Design: CFR Series low-profile rack engineered to maximize usable space
• Applications: suitable for entertainment systems, cabinets, and similar compact installations
• Load handling: supports pre-loading of equipment and safe transport to the installation site
• Frame features: robust build intended to maintain alignment and stability during movement and after installation

How to install CFR-13-18

• Step 1: Plan your installation by measuring the available space and identifying mounting points for the CFR-13-18 to ensure a proper fit within the cabinet or rack enclosure.
• Step 2: Prepare the site by clearing the area, verifying level surfaces, and gathering all required fasteners and mounting hardware compatible with the frame.
• Step 3: If pre-loading, arrange and secure components on the CFR-13-18 outside the installation site to minimize on-site work and reduce handling of loose gear.
• Step 4: Transport the prepared rack to the installation location and carefully position it in the intended space, maintaining level orientation to protect equipment alignment.
• Step 5: Secure the rack frame according to the enclosure’s mounting guidelines, connect any cabling, verify clearance for all ports and access panels, and perform a basic check to ensure equipment seats correctly and remains stable during operation.

Frequently asked questions

• What environments is the CFR-13-18 best suited for?

  The CFR-13-18 is designed for entertainment systems, cabinets, and similar spaces where a low-profile, durable rack is beneficial. It is well-suited for professional AV installations as well as home theater setups that require efficient use of space without sacrificing usability.

• Can equipment be pre-loaded on the CFR-13-18?

  Yes. The strong welded steel frame supports pre-loading of equipment, allowing installation teams to configure gear in advance and transport the rack to the site for quicker deployment.

• How does the low-profile design help with space management?

  The low-profile design is optimized to maximize usable rackspace in tight spaces, enabling more devices to be accommodated within cabinets or entertainment centers while maintaining accessibility for service and cable management.

• Is the CFR-13-18 compatible with other Middle Atlantic products?

  As part of the CFR Series, this rack is designed to integrate with compatible components and configurations in professional AV environments, offering a cohesive and scalable solution for system builders.