Middle Atlantic 6ATC2PAVGY 6-Inch Prewired AV Poke-Thru Device with Surface Cover
Overview
The Middle Atlantic 6ATC2PAVGY is a prewired AV evolution poke-thru device designed for in-floor installation in commercial AV environments. Part of the 6AT series, the 6ATC2PAVGY ships in gray and uses a surface-mount cover style — the right choice when you need a clean, accessible connection point in conference rooms, boardrooms, or open office floors without a recessed lid that can snag cabling or trap debris. Its TAA-compliant designation means it qualifies for federal, government, and GSA-schedule procurement where Buy American Act compliance is a hard requirement.
The overall installed footprint measures 11.5 in x 11.5 in x 19.5 in (292.1 x 292.1 x 495.3 mm), so confirm your floor void depth before ordering — the 19.5-inch overall dimension needs adequate below-floor clearance, particularly in raised-floor or shallow slab applications. The device body itself is 7.25 in wide x 7.25 in tall x 16.25 in deep (18.4 x 18.4 x 41.3 cm), giving you a clear picture of the core assembly prior to cover plate.
Key Features
- TAA Compliant: Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements — essential for federal agency deployments, GSA schedules, or any contract with government procurement stipulations. Not all poke-thru devices carry this certification, so this is a meaningful differentiator when bidding public-sector AV projects.
- Surface Cover Style: The surface cover sits flush over the floor cutout rather than recessing, which simplifies installation and provides easier cable access during moves, adds, and changes. In high-churn environments like training rooms or reconfigurable conference spaces, that serviceability matters.
- Gray Color Finish: The gray finish integrates with standard commercial carpet tile and hard flooring palettes without requiring a special-order color. Specify confidently for most corporate and institutional interiors without a custom color surcharge.
- 6AT Prewired Configuration: The prewired format reduces field termination time on the job site — connections are factory-prepared, which cuts installation labor and reduces the risk of field-wiring errors in low-voltage AV runs.
- Overall Dimensions 11.5 x 11.5 x 19.5 in: The 292 x 292 mm surface footprint fits standard commercial floor core cutouts, while the 495 mm depth requires verification against your specific floor plenum before spec. Flag this early in the design phase — a shallow slab will require coordination with the structural team.
Integration & Compatibility
The 6ATC2PAVGY is designed for integration with Middle Atlantic's broader Middle Atlantic AV infrastructure ecosystem, including compatible surface covers and modular inserts. It fits within the 6AT poke-thru family for AV connectivity solutions in commercial installations. When planning a full AV room build, pair this with a structured AV rack and appropriate cable management to maintain a clean signal path from floor to display. For government or defense projects requiring a complete TAA-compliant AV chain, review your TAA-compliant AV product selections across all components — a single non-compliant element can disqualify the entire installation from qualifying contracts. Consult a floor box and poke-thru buying guide to verify floor void depth, cutout sizing, and insert compatibility before finalizing the order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the 6ATC2PAVGY TAA compliant?
A: Yes. The 6ATC2PAVGY carries TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance, making it eligible for federal procurement, GSA schedules, and government AV contracts requiring Buy American Act alignment.
Q: What is the cover style on the 6ATC2PAVGY?
A: The 6ATC2PAVGY uses a surface cover style — the cover plate sits on the floor surface rather than recessing into the cutout, simplifying cable access and serviceability.
Q: What are the overall installed dimensions of the 6ATC2PAVGY?
A: The overall installed dimensions are 11.5 in x 11.5 in x 19.5 in (292.1 x 292.1 x 495.3 mm). The core device body is 7.25 in x 7.25 in x 16.25 in. Verify below-floor clearance before installing.
Q: What color is the 6ATC2PAVGY?
A: The 6ATC2PAVGY ships in gray, compatible with standard commercial flooring finishes in corporate and institutional environments.
Q: What floor void depth is required for the 6ATC2PAVGY?
A: The overall depth dimension is 19.5 inches (495.3 mm). You need sufficient below-floor clearance — confirm your plenum or slab void depth before specifying this unit, particularly in shallow-slab or concrete construction.
The 6ATC2PAVGY is a detail I pay close attention to on government and higher-ed AV installs: that TAA-compliant rating on a prewired poke-thru is not a checkbox you want to chase after the equipment is already on-site. The 19.5-inch overall depth is the spec I flag first in design review — I have seen projects stall because nobody confirmed the plenum clearance before the floor cores were cut.
Technical Highlights:
- TAA Compliance: Satisfies federal procurement rules at the device level — critical when the entire room's AV stack needs to qualify for a government contract; one non-compliant floor box can require a costly substitution mid-project.
- Surface Cover Style: Easier field service than recessed covers — lift the plate, access the inserts, re-dress the cables, replace the cover. In training rooms or boardrooms that get reconfigured quarterly, that access time adds up.
- Overall Depth 19.5 in (495 mm): This is the spec to hand the structural engineer or facilities manager before the core drill. Standard raised-access floors handle it; shallow concrete slabs may not — confirm early or you are cutting a new hole.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 11.5 x 11.5 in (292 x 292 mm) surface footprint fits standard commercial core cutout templates, but always cross-reference the exact cutout spec from the Middle Atlantic install sheet before the floor crew arrives.
- Gray is the stock finish — if the project spec calls for a different color to match premium flooring, verify finish availability before committing to this SKU; a color mismatch on an installed floor box is an expensive re-order.
The 6ATC2PAVGY is the right specification for a TAA-qualified conference room or federal training facility build where surface serviceability and a standard gray finish align with the interior — not the right call for a shallow-slab retrofit without first confirming you have 20 inches of below-floor clearance.
