Middle Atlantic 8IN EVO Surf CVR - 8CTC2GY

Middle Atlantic 8CTC2GY 8-in Evolution Poke-Thru Surface Cover

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 8CTC2GY is a surface-mount cover designed for the 8CT Evolution series poke-through floor device. At 11.5" x 11.5" x 2" (292.1 x 292.1 x 50.8 mm) with a 9.25" x 9.25" cover plate and a 1.16" depth profile, it sits flush against finished flooring or desktop surfaces — critical in conference rooms, training spaces, and open-plan offices where tripping hazards and aesthetics both matter. The gray finish integrates cleanly with standard commercial interior palettes without requiring custom finishing.

Key Features

• Surface Cover Style: Mounts directly on the floor or surface level rather than recessing below it — the right choice when your slab depth or raised-floor clearance won't accommodate a fully recessed bezel. No core drilling below the device required for the cover itself.
• 9.25" x 9.25" Cover Plate (11.5" x 11.5" Overall): The 2" overall depth footprint at 292.1 x 292.1 mm gives installers a clear dimensional target for cutout sizing and flooring transitions. Match these numbers against your floor box rough-in before ordering.
• 1.16" Slim Profile: At just under 1.2" above the mounting surface, this cover clears standard ADA ramp thresholds and doesn't create a significant tripping hazard in high-foot-traffic corridors — relevant for AHJ inspections in occupied commercial spaces.
• Standard Receptacle Type: Accommodates standard receptacle configurations, making it compatible with typical power and data module layouts already specified for the 8CT Evolution family without requiring non-stock inserts.
• Gray Color: Matches Middle Atlantic's standard gray finish across the Middle Atlantic product line, so multi-unit deployments in the same space stay visually consistent without special-order color matching.
• TAA Non-Compliant: The 8CTC2GY does not carry TAA compliance — if your project has federal procurement or GSA schedule requirements, verify with your contracting officer before specifying this cover. TAA-compliant alternatives should be sourced separately.

Integration & Compatibility

This cover is engineered specifically for the 8CT Evolution poke-through series. If you are specifying a complete floor box and poke-through system, confirm that your base device is an 8CT Evolution unit before ordering this cover — dimensional and mounting compatibility is not guaranteed across different poke-through families. For AV infrastructure planning, pairing with the appropriate Middle Atlantic power distribution modules ensures a consistent equipment ecosystem from floor to rack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the 8CTC2GY TAA compliant?

A: No. The 8CTC2GY is not TAA compliant. If your project has federal procurement requirements, you will need to source a TAA-compliant alternative.

Q: What are the exact dimensions of the 8CTC2GY?

A: The overall dimensions are 11.5" x 11.5" x 2" (292.1 x 292.1 x 50.8 mm). The cover plate itself measures 9.25" x 9.25" with a 1.16" depth profile.

Q: What color is the 8CTC2GY?

A: Gray. This is the standard gray finish for the Middle Atlantic 8CT Evolution cover family.

Q: What receptacle type does the 8CTC2GY support?

A: It supports a standard receptacle configuration, compatible with typical power and data module layouts in the 8CT Evolution series.

Q: Is this a surface or recessed cover?

A: Surface. The 8CTC2GY sits on top of the floor or mounting surface rather than recessing below it — the correct choice when sub-slab depth is limited.

Karl Wilson

The 8CTC2GY is a straightforward spec but one where the wrong choice costs a re-do: at 1.16" above the mounting surface and an 11.5" x 11.5" overall footprint, this surface cover works where recessed installation isn't viable — think concrete slab builds or raised-floor environments with limited plenum clearance. Get the cover style wrong (surface vs. recessed) and you're pulling the whole floor box.

Technical Highlights:

• 11.5" x 11.5" Overall Footprint: At 292.1 x 292.1 mm, this cover requires a clean, finished floor cutout of equivalent size — dimension your rough-in from this number, not the 9.25" plate, to avoid gaps at the perimeter.
• 1.16" Surface Profile: Low enough to clear most commercial transition strips, but verify against your specific ADA ramp height requirements for the jurisdiction — the 2" overall depth (including the base device) is the number your AHJ will measure.
• Standard Receptacle Compatibility: No proprietary inserts needed; standard power and data modules drop in without special-order components, which matters when you're specifying across a multi-room deployment and want a single SKU for covers.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 8CTC2GY is explicitly for the 8CT Evolution series — do not assume cross-family fit with other Middle Atlantic poke-through bases. Confirm the base device model before committing covers on a multi-unit order.
• TAA non-compliance is a hard stop for federal, DoD, or GSA-schedule projects. Flag this early in the spec review — there is no field-upgrade path to make this cover compliant after purchase.

Best-fit scenario: open-plan commercial office or training facility buildout where slab depth rules out recessed installation and the specifier needs a clean, gray-finish surface cover that doesn't require custom fabrication or color matching across a consistent Middle Atlantic floor infrastructure deployment.