Middle Atlantic 8IN EVO Flsh CVR - 8CT2BKTR

Middle Atlantic 8CT2BKTR 8-Circuit EVO Flush Poke-Thru Floor Box Cover

The Middle Atlantic 8CT2BKTR is the flush-mount cover assembly for the 8-Circuit Evolution (8CT) poke-thru floor box series — the finish piece that brings power, data, and AV connectivity up through a concrete or raised-access floor with a clean, professional appearance. If you are specifying a conference room, boardroom, open-plan workspace, or AV-integrated training environment, this cover closes out the floor core with a low-profile, 11.5" x 11.5" x 2" black anodized trim that sits flush with the floor surface rather than proud of it. That flush profile matters in high-foot-traffic areas where a protruding cover creates a trip hazard and a maintenance headache.

Key Features

• Flush Cover Style: The 8CT2BKTR sits level with the finished floor surface — no raised lip to catch rolling equipment or foot traffic. Critical in open-plan offices and presentation spaces where aesthetics and safety codes both demand a flat floor plane.
• Tamper-Resistant Receptacles: TR-rated outlets are required by the National Electrical Code in commercial spaces accessible to the public, including classrooms, lobbies, and conference centers. Specifying TR receptacles here avoids a re-inspection or an after-the-fact swap.
• 11.5" x 11.5" x 2" Footprint: At 292.1 x 292.1 x 50.8 mm, this cover is sized specifically for the 8CT Evolution poke-thru body. Confirm your core cut and floor depth against these dimensions before the concrete pour or tile work is finished — retrofitting is costly.
• Black Finish: The black colorway suits dark carpet tile and polished concrete floors common in modern commercial interiors, reducing visual contrast between the floor box and the surrounding surface.
• TAA Status — Not Compliant: The 8CT2BKTR is not TAA-compliant. For federal government installations or GSA contract work requiring TAA compliance on infrastructure components, verify the applicable contract requirements before specifying this cover.

Integration & Compatibility

The 8CT2BKTR is designed for the Middle Atlantic 8CT Evolution poke-thru floor box platform. It is not a universal cover — the mounting geometry, receptacle count, and core dimensions are matched to the 8CT series body. Confirm compatibility with the specific 8CT floor box model in your project BOM. The cover accommodates the tamper-resistant duplex receptacles defined for the 8CT2 configuration; if your AV or IT layout requires a different receptacle arrangement, cross-reference the full Middle Atlantic floor box cover lineup for the correct variant. For projects involving power distribution at the rack or floor level, pairing this poke-thru cover with appropriately rated branch circuits keeps the installation code-compliant from the panel to the floor outlet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic 8CT2BKTR TAA-compliant?

A: No. The 8CT2BKTR is not TAA-compliant per the manufacturer's specification. Federal procurement projects or GSA contract work requiring TAA-compliant infrastructure components should verify requirements before specifying this cover.

Q: What are the overall dimensions of the 8CT2BKTR?

A: The cover measures 11.5" x 11.5" x 2" (292.1 x 292.1 x 50.8 mm). These dimensions are specific to the 8CT Evolution poke-thru series — confirm your floor core matches before installation.

Q: What type of receptacles does the 8CT2BKTR use?

A: The 8CT2BKTR features tamper-resistant (TR) receptacles, which meet NEC requirements for commercial spaces accessible to the public such as classrooms, conference rooms, and lobbies.

Q: Can the 8CT2BKTR be used with any poke-thru floor box?

A: No. This cover is engineered specifically for the Middle Atlantic 8CT Evolution poke-thru floor box series. The mounting geometry and core dimensions are model-specific — do not substitute with covers from other manufacturers or Middle Atlantic series.

Q: Is the 8CT2BKTR available in other colors?

A: The specification on record lists this model in black only. Consult the Middle Atlantic product family for alternate finish options within the 8CT Evolution series.

Eden Phillips

The detail that defines a poke-thru installation is the cover — and the 8CT2BKTR's flush profile at 11.5" x 11.5" x 2" is what separates a code-acceptable install from a professional one. I specify this cover in conference and boardroom builds specifically because the flush style eliminates the raised-lip trip hazard that shows up in post-occupancy punch lists on projects where the wrong cover got ordered.

Technical Highlights:

• Flush cover geometry: The 2" depth (50.8 mm) profile sits at floor level — no proud lip, no ADA trip concern, no facilities complaint six months after move-in.
• Tamper-resistant receptacles: TR outlets are an NEC code requirement in occupied commercial spaces. Specifying the 8CT2BKTR satisfies that requirement at the floor box level without a separate TR retrofit after inspection.
• 11.5" x 11.5" footprint: At 292.1 x 292.1 mm, the cover footprint is matched to the 8CT Evolution body — there is no field-trimming or adapter required when the core is correctly sized.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 8CT2BKTR is not interchangeable across Middle Atlantic's poke-thru families — confirm the 8CT Evolution body is in the BOM before ordering covers, especially on multi-location rollouts where procurement can pull from different series.
• TAA compliance is not supported on this model. If your project falls under federal contract vehicles that require TAA-compliant infrastructure down to the outlet level, this cover is not the right spec — review the Middle Atlantic catalog for compliant alternatives before the RFP closes.

For conference rooms, training centers, and collaboration spaces in commercial office builds where a flush floor finish and code-compliant tamper-resistant outlets are both on the punch list, the 8CT2BKTR closes out the 8CT Evolution floor box correctly the first time.