Middle Atlantic 6IN Surface Style CVR Assembly AA - 6CTC2AA

Middle Atlantic 6CTC2AA 6-Inch Surface Style Cover Assembly

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 6CTC2AA is a surface-style cover assembly designed for the 6CT Evolution poke-thru floor device family. At 7.75 inches wide and 7.25 inches tall in a brushed aluminum finish, this cover provides a clean, professional termination point for floor-mounted connectivity in conference rooms, boardrooms, open-plan offices, and any commercial space where in-floor access to power and data is part of the infrastructure design. If you're finishing a poke-thru installation and need a cover that sits flush above the floor surface rather than recessing into it, the 6CTC2AA is the surface-mount variant in the 6CT Evolution line.

TAA compliance makes this cover eligible for federal, state, and municipal projects with Middle Atlantic product requirements under the Trade Agreements Act — a requirement that comes up frequently on GSA schedules and government facility work. Confirm the full assembly (device body plus cover) is documented as TAA-compliant on your project submittal.

Key Features

• Surface Cover Style — 7.75" x 7.25" footprint: Unlike recessed covers that sit below the finished floor plane, the surface style mounts above it. This matters when your floor construction doesn't allow the depth clearance a recessed cover requires — concrete slabs, raised access floors with limited plenum depth, or retrofit installations where cutting deeper isn't an option. The 7.75" × 7.25" plate gives enough area to cleanly frame the opening without looking oversized.
• Brushed Aluminum Finish: Brushed aluminum holds up in high-traffic areas where a painted finish would show scuffs within months. It also reads as neutral against most commercial flooring — tile, carpet tile, hardwood — without the institutional look of a standard gray or black cover. On cable management accessories and floor infrastructure, finish longevity matters more than it does on equipment that lives in a rack.
• Standard Receptacle Type: The standard receptacle configuration accommodates the typical power and data module loadout for a 6CT Evolution poke-thru device. If your project requires a custom or specialty receptacle arrangement, verify the module compatibility with the 6CT body separately — the cover itself is receptacle-agnostic within the standard family.
• TAA Compliant: Federal and state procurement rules under the Trade Agreements Act restrict purchases to goods manufactured or substantially transformed in TAA-designated countries. The 6CTC2AA's TAA compliance means it can be specified on government projects, higher-education facilities, and any contract vehicle that gates on TAA status. Document this at submittal time alongside the device body's compliance status.
• Compact Shipping Profile — 11.5" x 11.5" x 2": The shipping carton is intentionally low-profile (2" deep), which matters when you're staging multiple covers on a job site with limited lay-down space or shipping to a project with dimensional weight pricing. It also means the cover ships flat without risk of warping or deforming in transit.

Integration & Compatibility

The 6CTC2AA is part of the Middle Atlantic 6CT Evolution poke-thru device family, specifically the surface-mount cover variant. When configuring a complete floor device assembly for a AV infrastructure or structured cabling installation, you'll need to match the cover to the correct 6CT Evolution device body and the appropriate power/data modules. The surface style is the correct choice when floor depth constraints rule out a recessed installation, or when the architectural finish calls for a cover that sits proud of the floor rather than flush with it.

For projects specifying in-floor connectivity across multiple zones — training rooms, huddle spaces, open collaboration areas — coordinate cover style (surface vs. recessed) early in the design phase. Retrofitting from one style to the other after the floor is finished adds labor cost that is easily avoided at the specification stage. Pair with compatible floor boxes and poke-thru devices from the same 6CT Evolution line to ensure proper fit and finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic 6CTC2AA TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The 6CTC2AA is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant, making it eligible for federal, state, and municipal projects that require TAA-compliant products under GSA schedules and similar contract vehicles.

Q: What is the difference between a surface cover and a recessed cover for the 6CT Evolution poke-thru?

A: A surface-style cover (like the 6CTC2AA) mounts above the finished floor plane. A recessed cover sits flush with or below the floor surface. Surface covers are used when floor construction depth doesn't allow for a recessed installation, such as on concrete slabs or in retrofit scenarios.

Q: What are the dimensions of the 6CTC2AA cover plate?

A: The 6CTC2AA measures 7.75 inches wide by 7.25 inches tall. The shipping carton is 11.5" x 11.5" x 2".

Q: What finish does the 6CTC2AA come in?

A: The 6CTC2AA is finished in brushed aluminum, which provides a professional, durable appearance suitable for commercial environments with high foot traffic.

Q: What receptacle type does the 6CTC2AA support?

A: The 6CTC2AA is configured for a standard receptacle type, compatible with the standard module loadout for the 6CT Evolution poke-thru device family.

Q: Can the 6CTC2AA be used on a concrete slab floor?

A: Yes. The surface-mount style is specifically appropriate for installations where floor depth is limited, including concrete slab construction, because it does not require the additional floor depth that a recessed cover needs.

Ted Perry

The 6CTC2AA is one of those spec decisions that looks simple until you're on-site and the floor won't accommodate what was drawn. The surface-mount style — 7.75" wide, 7.25" tall in brushed aluminum — exists precisely for that moment: when the slab depth, the raised-floor plenum, or a last-minute retrofit rules out the recessed variant. I've seen integrators try to force a recessed cover into a shallow slab pour and end up with a cover that rocks or doesn't seat. The 6CTC2AA eliminates that problem by design.

Technical Highlights:

• Surface Cover Style: Sits above the finished floor plane — correct choice when slab or plenum depth is insufficient for a recessed installation. Eliminates the risk of a mis-seated cover in shallow-pour concrete.
• Brushed Aluminum Finish: Resists scuffing in high-foot-traffic zones where a painted cover would show wear within one lease cycle. Neutral enough to work against tile, carpet tile, or hardwood without a custom finish spec.
• TAA Compliance: Documented TAA status on the 6CTC2AA means it can be line-itemed on GSA schedules and government facility submittals without triggering a compliance review — a detail that holds up contract approvals if it's missing.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm the full assembly — device body plus this cover — is documented as TAA-compliant on your project submittal. TAA compliance on the cover alone doesn't automatically extend to the full device if the body is sourced separately.
• The 7.75" × 7.25" plate sits proud of the floor surface; in high-traffic corridors or areas with floor-cleaning equipment, verify the cover height doesn't create a trip hazard or interfere with cleaning machinery clearance requirements.

The 6CTC2AA is the right call on government-funded renovation projects — higher-ed, federal office, municipal facilities — where TAA documentation is non-negotiable and where concrete slab construction makes the surface-mount style the only practical fit for the 6CT Evolution device body.