Middle Atlantic 8IN Flush Style TR CVR Assembly SN - 8CT2SNTR

Middle Atlantic 8CT2SNTR Flush Tamper-Resistant Cover Assembly, Satin Nickel

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 8CT2SNTR is a flush-style, tamper-resistant cover assembly designed for the 8CT Evolution Poke-Thru series of floor and surface outlet devices. If you're finishing out a conference room, training space, or AV-integrated workspace with poke-thru infrastructure, this cover is the final piece that determines both the security posture and the aesthetic result of the installation. The satin nickel finish integrates cleanly with commercial furnishings and architectural hardware, and the flush profile keeps the installed footprint low — no raised bezels to catch on furniture or create trip hazards.

TAA compliance is confirmed for the Middle Atlantic 8CT2SNTR, which matters on federal contracts and government-funded projects where Trade Agreements Act sourcing is a procurement requirement. If your project has TAA language in the spec, this cover satisfies it without a sourcing exception.

Key Features

• Flush Cover Style: Sits level with the floor or surface plate rather than protruding — important in high-traffic areas where a raised cover creates a snag or trip point. Cleaner appearance, safer installation.
• Tamper-Resistant Receptacles: TR-rated outlets require simultaneous pressure on both contact slots to accept a plug, blocking foreign object insertion. Required by NEC in commercial occupancies — this cover meets that requirement out of the box, so you're not retrofitting compliance later.
• Satin Nickel Finish: Coordinates with standard commercial hardware finishes. Appropriate for boardrooms, executive spaces, and anywhere the outlet infrastructure needs to look intentional rather than utilitarian.
• TAA Compliant: Sourced to meet Trade Agreements Act requirements — viable for GSA schedule projects, federal facilities, and any contract with domestic-sourcing language in the spec.

Integration & Compatibility

This cover assembly is part of the Middle Atlantic 8CT Evolution Poke-Thru platform. Verify the base unit model before ordering — the 8CT2SNTR is designed to pair with the 8CT series poke-thru body, and cover assemblies are not universally interchangeable across poke-thru product families. If you're working with a different body diameter or a non-8CT base, confirm fitment against the cable management and infrastructure product family before ordering. For AV furniture and mounting projects requiring coordinated outlet covers across multiple poke-thru locations, order consistent finish codes to avoid mixed hardware on the same installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic 8CT2SNTR TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The 8CT2SNTR is confirmed TAA compliant, making it eligible for use on federal contracts and GSA schedule projects with Trade Agreements Act sourcing requirements.

Q: What finish is the 8CT2SNTR?

A: Satin nickel. This finish coordinates with standard commercial hardware and is appropriate for conference rooms, executive spaces, and other finished commercial environments.

Q: What does the tamper-resistant (TR) designation mean for this cover?

A: Tamper-resistant receptacles require simultaneous insertion pressure on both contact slots before accepting a plug. This blocks foreign objects from being inserted into a single slot — a NEC requirement for commercial occupancies. The 8CT2SNTR includes TR-rated receptacles, satisfying that code requirement.

Q: What poke-thru body does the 8CT2SNTR fit?

A: The 8CT2SNTR is designed for the Middle Atlantic 8CT Evolution Poke-Thru series. It is not guaranteed to fit other poke-thru body diameters or non-8CT platforms — confirm the base unit model before ordering.

Q: What are the shipping dimensions of the 8CT2SNTR?

A: Shipping dimensions are 11.5 inches x 11.5 inches x 2 inches (292.1 x 292.1 x 50.8 mm).

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The 8CT2SNTR is a finishing component, and finishing components are where AV and infrastructure installations get sloppy if you're not deliberate about specification. The tamper-resistant receptacle requirement is not optional in commercial occupancies under current NEC — if you're spec'ing a poke-thru installation in a conference room, training facility, or government workspace and the cover doesn't carry TR-rated outlets, the inspector will flag it. This cover handles that requirement correctly.

Technical Highlights:

• Tamper-Resistant Receptacles: NEC-compliant TR outlets built into the cover assembly — no separate TR inserts to source, no after-the-fact retrofit when the inspector shows up.
• Flush Profile: Zero protrusion above the floor plate — meaningful in furniture-dense environments (conference tables, training room seating) where a raised cover edge creates snag risk and looks unfinished.
• TAA Compliance: Confirmed on this SKU — if the project carries federal sourcing requirements, this cover won't create a compliance gap at punch-list time.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm the base poke-thru body is 8CT Evolution series before ordering — cover assemblies in the Middle Atlantic poke-thru line are body-specific and won't interchange across diameter or platform families.
• Satin nickel is a fixed finish on this SKU; if the project spec calls for a different hardware finish (white, black, bronze), you'll need a different cover model — plan finish selection at the design phase, not at punch-list.

The 8CT2SNTR is the correct spec for government facilities, higher-ed classrooms, and corporate conference rooms where TAA compliance and NEC-mandated TR outlets are both on the requirement list — it satisfies both without requiring separate components or sourcing exceptions.