Last Updated: November 14, 2026
Quick Summary
An electric desk frame with a UK power module brings four UK outlets and charging to the underside of your desktop, so devices draw power from the desk rather than a wall socket. Check desktop width, thickness, cut-outs, mounting position and cable routing before ordering, and leave a service loop in the feed cable for the full height range.
- The under-desk power module is a four-outlet UK unit costing £45 and complies with British Standards.
- The Hades frame accepts desktops from 1200mm to 1800mm wide and runs at 40mm/s.
- The Atlas frame lifts up to 120kg with motor noise below 42dB and carries a seven-year warranty.
- Route the feed cable down a cable spine with a service loop at the base to absorb height changes.
- A £550 dual-motor frame plus the £45 module comes to £595 before the desktop.
Table of Contents
- What a UK Power Module Adds to an Electric Desk Frame
- Dual-Motor Standing Desk Frame Options in the Range
- Desk Frame Compatibility: Desktops, Mounting and Cut-Outs
- Choosing a Standing Desk with Power Sockets
- Standing Desk Cable Management Through the Height Range
- Total Cost and Delivery for a Frame Plus Power Setup
- Talk to Our Team Before You Order Your Frame
- Frequently Asked Questions
What a UK Power Module Adds to an Electric Desk Frame
An electric desk frame with a UK power module solves a problem every standing desk owner eventually meets: the desk moves, but the power stays put. A power module brings outlets and charging to the underside of the desktop, so monitors, laptops and phones draw power from the desk itself rather than from a wall socket across the room. At Ergo Desks, the under-desk power module is an accessory many customers add to a frame order, and it is easy to see why.
The module here is a four-outlet unit, supplied with compatible connector leads and tested for function and appearance. It complies with British Standards, which matters more than most buyers realise. A desk that rises and falls drags every cable attached to it, and a loose extension lead trailing to the floor is exactly the setup that fails first.
Frame-only versus complete desk configurations
A frame-only purchase gives you the motors, legs, crossbeam and control panel. You supply the desktop. That suits anyone with a worktop already, or a specific finish in mind. A complete configuration pairs the frame with a top and, often, the power module, so everything arrives matched.
The trade-off is simple. Frame-only is cheaper and more flexible. Complete setups remove the guesswork about cut-outs, mounting holes and cable routing. If you are unsure which route suits you, talk to our friendly team about what product is best for you.
Dual-Motor Standing Desk Frame Options in the Range
Dual-motor standing desk frames use two motors, one per leg, to raise and lower the desktop together. They carry more weight than single-motor designs and stay steadier at full height. For most home and office setups, a dual-motor frame is the sensible starting point.
Ergo Desks offers dual-motor frames at the prices listed below. The Atlas Electric Desk Frame (£550) lifts up to 120kg with overload protection, thermal protection and anti-collision detection. Its motor noise stays below 42dB, quiet enough for a shared office. The Hades Electric Frame (£550) runs at 40mm/s on Logic Data electronics, with a telescopic central beam that fits desktops from 1200mm to 1800mm wide.
Above those sits the Crown Electric Desk Frame (£1,110), a four-legged dual-motor design lifting up to 100kg. It suits management offices and meeting tables. For corner spaces, the Atlas Corner Standing Desk Frame (£810) uses a triple-motor system rated to 160kg.
If you are weighing up motor configurations, it helps to read a direct comparison of dual motor vs single motor frames before committing.
Desk Frame Compatibility: Desktops, Mounting and Cut-Outs
Desk frame compatibility comes down to four things: desktop width, thickness, cut-out size and position, and how the power module is mounted and routed. Get these right before ordering and installation is straightforward; get them wrong and you are drilling a second hole in an expensive top.
Width. The Hades frame accepts desktops from 1200mm to 1800mm. Other frames in the range suit standard rectangular and corner tops, and the Atlas Corner frame is designed around an L-shaped top. Always check the frame's stated minimum and maximum width against the top you intend to use, because a top narrower than the minimum leaves the legs unsupported and a top wider than the maximum overhangs the crossbeam.
Thickness. Mounting plates clamp the desktop from above and below, so thickness matters. A top that is too thin will flex under load and can crush at the clamp points; a top that is too thick may exceed the clamp's opening. Confirm the clamp range for your specific frame before ordering.
Cut-outs.
Mounting position.
Cable routing. The feed cable from the module to the building supply needs a service loop at the base of the desk to absorb the full height change.
For more detail on matching tops to frames, see the guide to standing desk frame compatibility with desktop materials.
Choosing a Standing Desk with Power Sockets
A standing desk with power sockets should be specified around what you actually plug in, not around a headline outlet count. Most workstations need two monitor leads, a laptop charger and a phone cable, so four UK outlets cover that comfortably with room spare. But the differences between modules sit in the details: socket count, USB types and output, whether sockets are switched, and how the unit mounts.
Socket count and type. The under-desk module in this range is a four-outlet UK unit, supplied with compatible connector leads and tested for function and appearance. Count the plugs you need before you commit.
The feed cable. A power module is only as good as its connection to the building supply. Leave enough slack in the feed cable for the desk's full travel, or the cable will pull tight at the top of the range and strain the plug. Route the feed down a cable spine with a service loop at the base.
Certification. The under-desk power module complies with British Standards.
Standing Desk Cable Management Through the Height Range
Standing desk cable management succeeds or fails on one question: does the cabling move with the desk? Cables fixed to the wall will stretch and eventually fail. Cables routed along the frame move as one unit with the desktop.
Start with a cable spine or tray attached to the underside of the frame. Route monitor and charger leads into the power module first, then run a single feed cable down the spine to the floor with a service loop at the base. That loop absorbs the height change.
A common mistake is bundling cables too tightly. Leave a little slack at each joint so nothing bears weight when the desk rises. For more routing ideas, read these standing desk cable management ideas.
Total Cost and Delivery for a Frame Plus Power Setup
Budget the frame and the module together. A dual-motor frame at £550 plus the under-desk power module at £45 comes to £595 before the desktop.
Delivery is free to mainland UK on the Atlas Corner frame, and the range ships with free UK delivery and returns. Warranties are seven years on the Atlas, Hades and Crown frames, and five years on the Atlas Corner.
For a fuller breakdown of what a complete setup costs, the electric standing desk cost guide walks through the numbers.
| Frame | Price | Motors | Load | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Electric Desk Frame | £550 | Dual | 120kg | 7 years |
| Hades Electric Frame | £550 | Dual | Not stated | 7 years |
| Crown Electric Desk Frame | £1,110 | Dual | 100kg | 7 years |
| Atlas Corner Standing Desk Frame | £810 | Triple | 160kg | 5 years |
| Under-Desk Power Module | £45 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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Talk to Our Team Before You Order Your Frame
Frame choice, desktop size and power module specification all interact, and a five-minute conversation often saves a return. Talk to our friendly team about what product is best for you, they can confirm which frame suits your desktop, whether a cut-out is needed, and how the module mounts.
Ergo Desks was established in 2017, with free UK delivery and returns. Tailored corporate solutions include bulk discounts and assembly.
Get started with Ergo Desks and build a powered standing desk that fits your space, your desktop and the way you actually work. Browse the under-desk power module to see the unit itself, or shop desks to match a frame to your setup.
The gap between a desk that moves and a desk that works often comes down to one accessory and one careful measurement. Confirm your desktop width, plan the cut-out, and leave slack in the cabling. Ergo Desks stocks dual and triple-motor frames with free UK delivery, a seven-year warranty on most models, and a tested power module that complies with British Standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a UK power module for an electric desk frame?
It is an under-desk unit that brings mains power up to the work surface so monitors, laptops and chargers plug in at the desk rather than at a floor socket behind it. Ergo Desks supplies one with four outlets and compatible connector leads, priced at £45.00. Units are tested for function and cosmetic appearance and comply with British Standards, which matters because the module moves with the desk every time you raise or lower it.
Can you add power sockets to an electric standing desk frame?
Yes, and it is usually easier to plan at the point of purchase than to retrofit.
How do you manage cables on a height-adjustable desk?
Leave slack loops that match the full travel of the frame, then anchor cables to the moving section rather than to the wall. Keep the connector lead clear of the telescopic legs and the central beam so nothing snags as the desk rises. A cable spine or tray fixed under the desktop carries the weight, and the under-desk module removes the pile of trailing leads that otherwise collects around the floor socket.
Are electric desk frames compatible with different desktop sizes?
It depends on the frame. The Hades uses a telescopic central beam that fits desktops from 1200 to 1800mm in width, which covers most single-user setups. The Atlas Corner frame is designed for corner desks, and the four-legged Crown is designed for use as a meeting table. Check the frame's stated desktop range before ordering a top separately, and confirm where the control panel and power module will sit.
