The Ergotron 45-214-026 MX Desk Mount LCD Arm is a polished aluminum single-display desk mount designed for mid-sized LCD monitors and compatible all-in-one computers. It provides adjustable height, tilt, pan, extension, and portrait-to-landscape rotation while using either a desk clamp or grommet mount.
Overview
The MX Desk Mount LCD Arm supports displays up to 30 inches with a weight capacity of 14–30 lb (6.4–13.6 kg). Its articulated design provides a 5-inch (13 cm) height adjustment range and allows the display to be positioned away from the desktop when required.
Desk Mounting
The 45-214-026 includes both a desk clamp and grommet mount. The desk clamp accommodates work surfaces up to 2.6 inches (66 mm) thick, while the grommet mount fits through surface holes from 0.31–2 inches (8–51 mm) wide and through surfaces up to 3 inches (80 mm) thick.
Display Adjustment
The MX arm extends and retracts the display by up to 16.7 inches (42.4 cm). It provides up to 80 degrees of tilt adjustment, 360 degrees of pan, and 90 degrees of monitor rotation with a position lock for portrait or landscape orientation.
VESA Compatibility
The arm supports VESA FDMI MIS-D, MIS-E, and MIS-F mounting standards. Supported hole patterns include 75 x 75 mm, 100 x 100 mm, 200 x 100 mm, and 200 x 200 mm. Displays using 400 x 200 mm, 400 x 300 mm, or 400 x 400 mm patterns can use the separately available VESA Bracket Adaptor Kit.
Key Features
- Supports displays up to 30 inches and 30 lb (13.6 kg)
- 5-inch (13 cm) height adjustment
- Up to 16.7 inches (42.4 cm) of extension/retraction
- 360° pan with 90° portrait/landscape rotation
- Includes both desk clamp and grommet mounting options
Applications
The 45-214-026 is designed for desktop installations requiring flexible positioning of a single mid-sized display. Its dual mounting options allow the arm to be attached using either a conventional desk clamp or a grommet installation.
DC Supplies Product Note
Before selecting the MX arm, check the display's weight and depth as well as its VESA interface. Displays deeper than 4 inches (102 mm) may reduce the mount's rated capacity, according to Ergotron documentation.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | Ergotron |
| Part Number / MPN | 45-214-026 |
| Product Type | Desk Mount LCD Arm |
| Product Family | MX |
| Finish | Polished Aluminum |
| Display Configuration | Single Display |
| Maximum Display Size | Up to 30 inches |
| Weight Capacity | 14–30 lb (6.4–13.6 kg) |
| Vertical Lift | 5 inches (13 cm) |
| Tilt | 80° |
| Pan | 360° |
| Rotation | 90° with position lock |
| Extension / Retraction | Up to 16.7 inches (42.4 cm) |
| VESA Standards | FDMI MIS-D, MIS-E, MIS-F |
| VESA Patterns | 75 x 75, 100 x 100, 200 x 100, 200 x 200 mm |
| Desk Clamp Thickness | Up to 2.6 inches (66 mm) |
| Grommet Hole Width | 0.31–2 inches (8–51 mm) |
| Grommet Surface Thickness | Up to 3 inches (80 mm) |
| Product Weight | 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) |
| Cable Management | Integrated |
| Warranty | 10 years |
| UPC | 698833009378 |
Package Contents
The 45-214-026 includes the MX Desk Mount Arm, desk clamp, and grommet mount.
FAQs
What size display does the Ergotron 45-214-026 support?
The MX Desk Mount LCD Arm supports displays up to 30 inches, with a weight capacity of 14–30 lb (6.4–13.6 kg).
What mounting options are included?
The exact 45-214-026 includes both a desk clamp and a grommet mount, allowing either mounting method to be used as appropriate for the desk.
How much height adjustment is available?
The arm provides 5 inches (13 cm) of vertical adjustment.
Can the monitor be used in portrait orientation?
Yes. The monitor rotates 90 degrees and includes a position lock for portrait or landscape orientation. Portrait mode is incompatible with 30-inch displays.
Which VESA mounting patterns are supported?
The mount supports MIS-D, MIS-E, and MIS-F VESA standards, including 75 x 75, 100 x 100, 200 x 100, and 200 x 200 mm patterns.
Does the mount provide cable management?
Yes. The MX arm incorporates cable management to route and conceal display cables along the arm.
