Middle Atlantic 8IN EVO Flsh CVR - 8CT2GYTR

Middle Atlantic 8CT2GYTR 8-Inch EVO Flush Poke-Thru Cover

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 8CT2GYTR is a flush-style cover plate for the 8-inch EVO series poke-through device — the finishing component that closes out a floor or furniture box installation cleanly while providing tamper-resistant receptacle access at the point of use. If you're deploying Middle Atlantic EVO poke-thru units in a conference room, training space, or open office floor plan, this is the cover that completes the assembly. At 11.5" x 11.5" x 2" (292.1 x 292.1 x 50.8 mm), the 8CT2GYTR sits flush to the floor surface rather than projecting above it — critical in high-traffic areas where a raised cover creates a trip hazard or catches wheeled furniture.

The gray finish is the standard neutral that coordinates across most commercial carpet and hard-floor environments without standing out. If your project spec calls for a specific color match, verify against the EVO cover family before ordering — Middle Atlantic offers the series in multiple finishes.

Key Features

• Flush Cover Style: Sits level with the finished floor surface, eliminating the raised profile that causes trip hazards in open-plan offices, training rooms, and conference centers. This is the spec that matters most when ADA compliance and foot-traffic safety are on the checklist for your poke-through device installation.
• Tamper-Resistant Receptacles: The 8CT2GYTR incorporates tamper-resistant receptacle openings — shuttered outlets that require simultaneous pressure on both slots to accept a plug. Required by the NEC in commercial spaces accessible to the public and in most education and healthcare applications; having it built into the cover means you're not sourcing a separate TR device to meet code.
• 11.5" x 11.5" Footprint: The square plate dimensions (292.1 x 292.1 mm) are sized to the 8-inch EVO poke-thru body. Confirm your rough-in core diameter matches the EVO 8-inch spec before ordering — this cover does not adapt to the 6-inch or smaller EVO variants.
• 2" Profile Depth: The 50.8 mm overall depth accounts for the cover assembly thickness above the floor. Factor this into your slab or raised-floor plenum depth calculations during rough-in, particularly in low-clearance under-floor cable management environments.
• Gray Finish: Neutral commercial gray that blends into most flooring environments. Specify early in the project — cover color is a finish selection that affects procurement lead time if a non-stock finish is needed.
• TAA Non-Compliant: The 8CT2GYTR is not TAA compliant. If your project is a federal government installation or a contractor vehicle that mandates Trade Agreements Act compliance on all components — including infrastructure accessories — this unit does not qualify. Verify your contract vehicle requirements before specifying.

Integration and Compatibility

The 8CT2GYTR is engineered as a cover component for the Middle Atlantic 8-inch EVO series poke-through floor box system. It is not a standalone device — it requires the corresponding EVO 8-inch poke-thru body to be installed and roughed-in prior to cover installation. Integrators specifying this cover should confirm the complete EVO 8-inch assembly BOM with the poke-thru body, any required inserts, and power/data modules before finalizing the cover order.

For projects requiring conference room AV infrastructure or structured cabling floor access in open-plan environments, the EVO poke-thru system pairs with standard power and low-voltage data inserts. Coordinate with your electrical contractor on the rough-in cut diameter and slab-to-finished-floor depth requirements early — the cover is the last piece in, but the constraints it imposes on the rough-in spec need to be captured at the design stage.

TAA compliance is confirmed as No for this SKU. Projects governed by FAR 52.225-5 or GSA Schedule vehicles should evaluate alternative cover options or seek a project-specific compliance determination from the contracting officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic 8CT2GYTR TAA compliant?

A: No. The 8CT2GYTR is confirmed non-TAA compliant. Federal projects or GSA Schedule contracts requiring TAA compliance on all materials should verify alternative options within the EVO cover family or seek a contracting determination.

Q: What is the cover style on the 8CT2GYTR?

A: Flush. The cover sits level with the finished floor surface, making it the correct choice for high-traffic areas where a raised cover profile is a trip hazard or a furniture-clearance issue.

Q: Does the 8CT2GYTR include tamper-resistant receptacles?

A: Yes. The receptacle openings are tamper-resistant — shuttered per NEC requirements for commercial, education, and healthcare occupancies accessible to the public.

Q: What are the overall dimensions of the 8CT2GYTR?

A: 11.5" x 11.5" x 2" (292.1 x 292.1 x 50.8 mm). The square footprint is sized to the 8-inch EVO poke-thru body. This cover does not fit the 6-inch or smaller EVO variants.

Q: What color is the 8CT2GYTR?

A: Gray. This is the standard neutral finish. If your project requires a different finish, verify availability in the EVO 8-inch cover family before ordering, as non-stock finishes may affect lead time.

Q: Is the 8CT2GYTR a standalone floor box or a cover-only component?

A: Cover-only. The 8CT2GYTR is the finish cover for the Middle Atlantic EVO 8-inch poke-through body. The poke-thru body and any power or data inserts must be ordered separately and roughed-in prior to cover installation.

Marty Allison

When I'm specifying a poke-thru installation for a conference room or training floor, the cover selection is where I see the most last-minute surprises — and the 8CT2GYTR eliminates two of the most common ones. The flush profile on this cover means zero trip-hazard exposure in pedestrian zones, and the tamper-resistant receptacles are already built in, so you're not back-engineering NEC compliance into the finish spec after the electrical rough-in is locked.

Technical Highlights:

• Flush Cover Style: Level with the finished floor at the 11.5" x 11.5" plate footprint — no raised lip to catch chair casters or rolling AV carts in active presentation spaces.
• Tamper-Resistant Receptacles: Shuttered outlets built into the 8CT2GYTR cover assembly satisfy NEC tamper-resistance requirements for commercial and public-accessible spaces without a separate insert upgrade.
• 2" Assembly Depth: The 50.8 mm total depth is the number to hand your electrical contractor during rough-in coordination — under-floor plenum clearance has to account for this before the slab is poured or the raised floor tiles go down.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 8CT2GYTR is cover-only — the EVO 8-inch poke-thru body, power modules, and data inserts are separate line items. Build the complete BOM before submitting the electrical rough-in package or you will be back-ordering covers against a finished floor.
• TAA compliance is No on this SKU. Flag this early on any federal or GSA contract vehicle — infrastructure accessories get audited on compliance reviews, and a cover swap after floor finish is a costly fix.

This cover is the right call for commercial open-plan offices, higher education classrooms, and corporate conference centers where the floor access point sees daily foot traffic and the electrical finish spec has to hold up to both safety codes and facilities management standards.