Middle Atlantic 8IN EVO Flsh CVR - 8CT2BK

Middle Atlantic 8CT2BK 8-Inch Evolution Poke-Thru Flush Cover

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 8CT2BK is a flush-mount cover plate designed for the 8CT Evolution series poke-through floor and desk box system. Measuring 9.25" × 9.25" with an installed footprint of 11.5" × 11.5" × 2" (292.1 × 292.1 × 50.8 mm), this cover brings a clean, finished look to AV and power distribution points in conference rooms, training spaces, and open-plan work environments where cable management runs through the floor or furniture surface. If you're completing an 8CT Evolution poke-thru installation and need the cover plate, the 8CT2BK is the flush-style option in black.

Middle Atlantic's Middle Atlantic AV infrastructure line includes a range of poke-thru covers and enclosures engineered for commercial integration work. This cover is part of the broader cable management accessories category serving structured AV and low-voltage installations.

Key Features

• Flush Cover Style: The flush profile sits level with the mounting surface rather than rising above it — the right call for high-traffic floors and conference tables where a raised lid creates a trip hazard or an obstruction for rolling chairs. If your install needs a raised-lid variant, look at the non-flush covers in the 8CT Evolution family instead.
• Standard Receptacle Type: Configured for standard receptacle cutouts, which aligns with the most common 8CT Evolution base unit configurations. Verify your base unit's receptacle layout before ordering — specialty or custom receptacle bases require matching cover plates.
• Black Finish (Color): The black finish blends with dark conference tables, black floor boxes, and AV furniture — a practical choice when the installation calls for a low-visibility, professional appearance rather than a brushed-nickel or white cover.
• Compact Depth at 1.16": The 1.16" (3 cm) depth keeps the installed assembly close to the surface plane, which matters in under-floor installations with tight plenum clearance or furniture-mounted applications where depth is constrained.
• 11.5" × 11.5" Overall Footprint: The full installed dimension is 11.5" × 11.5" × 2" (292.1 × 292.1 × 50.8 mm). Plan your cutout and surrounding surface finish around this footprint — the cover plate overlaps the rough opening to provide a clean edge finish.
• TAA Compliant: No — This cover is not TAA compliant. If your project has federal procurement requirements under the Trade Agreements Act, verify with your project specs before ordering. For GSA schedule or government facility work, confirm TAA status is not a hard requirement for accessories on your BOM.

Integration & Compatibility

The 8CT2BK is designed for the Middle Atlantic 8CT Evolution poke-thru series. It is not a universal floor box cover — it is dimensioned and configured specifically for the 8CT Evolution base units with standard receptacle layouts. Before ordering, confirm:

• Your base unit is an 8CT Evolution series poke-thru device (not a legacy or third-party floor box).
• The base unit uses a standard receptacle configuration — non-standard or custom receptacle bases require a different cover SKU.
• The flush style suits your installation surface and use-case; the 8CT Evolution family offers alternative cover styles if flush is not appropriate.

For complete AV rack and furniture accessory planning, pair this cover with the correct 8CT Evolution base unit and verify the receptacle module configuration matches your power and data requirements before the cover plate goes on.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What poke-thru base unit is the 8CT2BK designed for?

A: The 8CT2BK is the flush cover plate for the Middle Atlantic 8CT Evolution series poke-through device. It is not a universal floor box cover and is dimensioned specifically for 8CT Evolution base units with standard receptacle layouts.

Q: Is the 8CT2BK TAA compliant?

A: No. The 8CT2BK is not TAA compliant per manufacturer specifications. If your project requires TAA-compliant accessories for federal or GSA procurement, verify this before ordering.

Q: What is the installed footprint of the 8CT2BK?

A: The overall installed dimensions are 11.5" × 11.5" × 2" (292.1 × 292.1 × 50.8 mm). The cover plate body measures 9.25" × 9.25" with a depth of 1.16" (3 cm).

Q: Does the 8CT2BK come in colors other than black?

A: The 8CT2BK is specified in black finish. Other color or finish variants may exist in the 8CT Evolution cover family — check the full 8CT Evolution line for alternative finishes if black does not suit your installation surface.

Q: Is this a flush or raised-lid cover style?

A: The 8CT2BK uses a flush cover style, meaning it sits level with the mounting surface rather than protruding above it. If your application requires a hinged or raised-lid cover, select a different cover variant from the 8CT Evolution family.

Jerry Tildsen

When I'm spec'ing out an 8CT Evolution poke-thru installation, the cover plate choice matters more than integrators often realize — and the 8CT2BK specifically locks you into a flush profile at a 9.25" body with an 11.5" overall footprint. That 1.16" depth is meaningful in furniture applications where you don't have much stack height to work with above the base unit.

Technical Highlights:

• Flush Cover Style: Sits level with the mounting surface — eliminates the raised-lid lip that creates snag points on conference tables and trip hazards in floor installations. The right choice for any surface where people rest laptops or roll chairs over the box.
• 11.5" × 11.5" × 2" Footprint: Plan the surrounding laminate or tile finish around this full 292.1 × 292.1 mm footprint — the overlap beyond the rough opening is what gives you the clean finished edge. Measure twice before the surface finish goes in.
• Black Finish: Pairs cleanly with dark AV furniture and black floor box base units. In a light-colored installation — white laminate conference table, light hardwood floor — consider whether the black contrast is intentional or a mismatch that needs a different cover finish from the 8CT line.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 8CT2BK is not TAA compliant — flag this early if the project is a government facility, a GSA-schedule job, or any federal end-user site where accessory-level TAA compliance is enforced on the BOM.
• This cover is sized and configured for the 8CT Evolution standard receptacle base unit. If the base unit has a non-standard receptacle module, this cover will not align correctly — verify the base unit SKU and receptacle configuration before the cover ships to site.

The 8CT2BK is the right call for commercial conference rooms and training environments where the poke-thru needs to disappear into a dark-finished table surface — flush profile, black finish, and the correct 8CT Evolution fit all point to that specific scenario.