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SAGA PowerTrack Team
October 13, 2026
Conference Table Power Sockets: Planning a Flush Power Track
The neatest conference table power socket is a recessed power track set flush into the table top along its centre line. One rail gives every seat a socket within reach, and the sockets can be moved or swapped as the room's use changes. Planning it comes down to four decisions: how many sockets per seat, which track length, where the cutout goes and how the supply cable reaches the table.
Why a flush track suits a meeting table
Fixed pop-up boxes give a set number of sockets in set positions. A meeting room rarely stays that predictable. One day it holds six laptops, the next a projector, a speakerphone and a visitor with a foreign charger.
A recessed power track is a rail wired once inside the table. Adaptor modules twist into it anywhere along its length, so the office team can add a socket, move one towards a presenter or change a socket type without calling an electrician. With no modules fitted, the rail sits flush with the table top.
How many sockets per seat
Start with the seat count and what people bring to a meeting. A laptop charger per person is the usual baseline. Phones and tablets charge from USB-C, and the room equipment needs a few sockets of its own.
- Count one mains socket for each seat that will regularly hold a laptop.
- Add shared USB-C charging at intervals along the table for phones and tablets.
- Add sockets for equipment that lives on the table, such as a speakerphone or display hub.
- Leave at least one position free, so a socket can be moved to wherever it is needed.
These are planning suggestions, not rules. A room used for short stand-up meetings needs far fewer sockets than a training room where laptops stay plugged in all day.
500 mm or 1000 mm, and how many tracks
SAGA recessed tracks come in two factory lengths. Module positions are spaced at 100 mm centres, which sets the capacity of each length.
| Specification | R 500 | R 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 500 mm (50 cm) | 1000 mm (100 cm) |
| Modules | Up to 5 | Up to 10 |
| Table cutout (L × W × D) | 495 × 71 × 18 mm | 995 × 71 × 18 mm |
| Rating | 32 A / 8,000 W | 32 A / 8,000 W |
A small meeting table is usually served by one track in the middle. On a long boardroom table, people at the ends should not have to stretch a cable across their neighbours, so plan two or more tracks spaced along the centre line. Each track is its own electrical connection, and your electrician will decide how they are supplied. The size guide has more on measuring.
Recessed tracks used in conference tables
Placing the cutout
The track is 80 mm wide with a 19 mm profile, and it drops into a recess 71 mm wide and 18 mm deep. The length of the recess is 495 mm or 995 mm depending on the track. It is clamped in the cutout with the supplied brackets so that its face sits flush with the table top.
Give the carpenter the cutout dimensions before the top is fabricated. Routing a finished veneer or laminate top on site is harder and riskier than doing it in the workshop. Ask them to confirm three things: that the top is thick enough for the recess, that no frame member, leg plate or joint runs under the cutout, and that one end of the track stays reachable from below for the cable connection.
The centre line of the table is the usual position, because both sides can reach it. Keep the track clear of where a display or camera will stand.
Getting the supply cable to the table
This is the part most often left too late. The supply has to travel from the wall or floor to the underside of the table without a loose cable crossing the floor. Common routes are a floor box under the table or a conduit rising inside a hollow table leg or a modesty panel. Agree the route with the interior contractor before the flooring is finished.
SAGA's installation notes say to route the supply cable before the track is fixed and to allow service access at one end. They specify a dedicated circuit with a 32 A Type B/C MCB and a 30 mA RCCB upstream, and recommend 4.0 mm² copper cable for the full 32 A rating. The cable size for your room is your electrician's decision. The installation guide covers the wiring steps.
Choosing the module mix
Every SAGA module fits both track series, and different modules can share one rail. For a meeting table, pick modules by the plugs on the chargers people actually carry.
- S 91 International Universal: accepts Type A, B, C and I plugs, rated 13 A / 3,250 W. A practical default for visitors.
- S Ultra: a dual USB-C PD charging module; check a laptop's charging wattage against the product page before relying on it.
- S 44 British and S 49 Schuko: for offices whose equipment carries BS1363 (Type G) or Schuko (Type F) plugs.
Check your laptop charger plugs before ordering modules
Look at the plugs on the chargers your team uses and match each to a module. If they have Indian round-pin plugs (Type D 6 A or Type M 16 A), contact support before you order so we can confirm which module suits them. The track is rated IP20 for dry indoor use, so keep drinks away from the rail.
A checklist for the carpenter and the electrician
- Fix the seat count and socket plan. Decide the number of mains and USB-C modules, then choose one or more 500 mm or 1000 mm tracks.
- Mark the track position on the table drawing. Place it on the centre line, clear of the table frame, legs and any equipment positions.
- Agree the cable route. Plan the floor box or leg conduit with the interior contractor and electrician before flooring is complete.
- Make the cutout. The carpenter routes the recess to 495 × 71 × 18 mm or 995 × 71 × 18 mm, ideally in the workshop.
- Wire and fix the track. A qualified electrician routes the cable, terminates live, neutral and earth, and clamps the track flush with the supplied brackets.
- Fit the protection and test. With the MCB and RCCB in place, energise the circuit, push in each module and rotate it 90° clockwise until its blue LED ring lights.
For desks, workstations and reception counters, see power track for offices. Prices for tracks, modules and combos are on the live price list, and project or bulk enquiries go through the contact page.
Frequently asked questions
How many power sockets does a conference table need?
Plan one mains socket for each seat that regularly holds a laptop, shared USB-C charging for phones, and a few sockets for table equipment. A 1000 mm SAGA recessed track holds up to 10 adaptor modules and a 500 mm track up to 5, so one or two tracks cover most meeting tables.
What size cutout does a recessed power track need in a table?
The SAGA R 500 needs a recess of 495 × 71 × 18 mm and the R 1000 needs 995 × 71 × 18 mm. The track is 80 mm wide and is clamped into the cutout so its face sits flush with the table top. Have the carpenter confirm the top thickness and frame position first.
How does the power cable reach a conference table?
The supply normally comes through a floor box under the table or a conduit inside a hollow table leg, so no loose cable crosses the floor. Decide the route before flooring is finished. The track needs a dedicated circuit with an MCB and a 30 mA RCCB, installed by a qualified electrician.
Can I use a surface power track on a conference table instead?
Yes. A surface track screws onto the table top and needs no cutout, which suits an existing table you do not want to cut. It stands 19 mm above the surface, so it is visible. A recessed track sits flush and gives the cleaner look most boardrooms want.
Can sockets on a power track be moved after installation?
Yes. Once the track is wired, adaptor modules move without tools. Rotate a module counter-clockwise, lift it out, place it at another position, push down and rotate 90° clockwise. A blue LED ring shows it is powered. Do not remove a module while a device is drawing power through it.
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