Middle Atlantic 8AT2AA Flush-Style Recessed Floor Assembly
Overview
The Middle Atlantic 8AT2AA is an 8-inch, unwired flush-style recessed floor assembly designed for clean, professional poke-through installations in conference rooms, boardrooms, and commercial AV environments. The 8AT2AA ships without pre-wired modules, giving integrators full control over which connectivity inserts — power, data, HDMI, USB, or audio — populate the assembly based on each specific project's requirements. That flexibility is the point: one SKU covers a wide range of builds without forcing a fixed wiring configuration on every install.
The flush cover style sits level with the floor surface when closed, eliminating trip hazards and maintaining a polished aesthetic in high-traffic professional spaces. The brushed aluminum finish holds up to daily use in commercial environments and pairs cleanly with hardwood, tile, or raised-access floor surfaces. For integrators managing Middle Atlantic infrastructure across multiple rooms, the consistent finish language across the product line simplifies specification.
Key Features
- 16.25-Inch Depth: at 16.25 in (41.3 cm) the housing accommodates standard concrete floor pour depths without custom modification — no field cutting of the assembly required on typical commercial slab construction.
- Unwired Configuration: the 8AT2AA ships without pre-installed modules, so you specify exactly which inserts go in each unit. No stripping out unwanted modules, no paying for wiring you won't use — just a clean starting point for each unique room design.
- Flush Cover Style: the flush cover sits level with the finished floor, removing raised edges that create ADA compliance concerns or tripping risks in open-plan offices and presentation spaces. Closed, it's nearly invisible.
- Brushed Aluminum Finish: durable anodized brushed aluminum handles daily open/close cycles in commercial settings without showing wear the way painted finishes do. It coordinates with most contemporary AV and furniture finishes.
- Evolution 8AT2 Series Platform: this assembly is part of the recessed floor box Evolution 8AT2 series, meaning compatible inserts and cover accessories are designed to the same platform — future upgrades or module swaps don't require replacing the housing.
Integration & Compatibility
The 8AT2AA is designed to accept Middle Atlantic Evolution 8AT2 series inserts. Because it ships unwired, the integrator sources and installs the appropriate power, data, and AV modules for the application — whether that's a simple dual-outlet power insert for a small huddle room or a full complement of HDMI, USB-C, and Cat6 inserts for a formal boardroom. Consult the Middle Atlantic product family for compatible insert options.
For projects requiring a pre-wired variant or a different cover profile, Middle Atlantic offers other configurations within the 8AT2 series. If the flush aesthetic isn't the priority and a low-profile angled cover works better for the application, evaluate the alternate cover styles available in the same series before specifying the 8AT2AA. For larger AV rack and infrastructure builds, pair this floor assembly with appropriate AV infrastructure components to complete the installation.
Shipping dimensions are 11.5 x 11.5 x 19.5 inches (292.1 x 292.1 x 495.3 mm) — plan your jobsite delivery and storage accordingly, particularly on multi-unit orders for large conference facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the 8AT2AA come with any pre-installed wiring or modules?
A: No. The 8AT2AA is unwired — it ships as the housing and flush cover assembly only. You specify and install the appropriate Middle Atlantic Evolution 8AT2 series inserts (power, data, AV) separately based on your project requirements.
Q: What is the depth of the 8AT2AA housing?
A: The 8AT2AA has a depth of 16.25 inches (41.3 cm), suitable for standard commercial concrete floor pour depths without field modification of the housing.
Q: What finish does the 8AT2AA come in?
A: The 8AT2AA features a brushed aluminum finish, which coordinates with contemporary AV and furniture aesthetics and holds up to regular commercial use.
Q: What cover style does the 8AT2AA use?
A: The 8AT2AA uses a flush cover style, meaning the cover sits level with the finished floor surface when closed — no raised edges, no trip hazard.
Q: What are the shipping dimensions for the 8AT2AA?
A: Shipping dimensions are 11.5 x 11.5 x 19.5 inches (292.1 x 292.1 x 495.3 mm). Factor this into jobsite logistics on multi-unit conference room deployments.
The 8AT2AA's 16.25-inch housing depth is the spec I check first on any commercial floor-box spec — it fits standard 4-inch and 6-inch slab pours with room to spare, so you're not cutting the assembly or ordering a custom depth variant to clear the subfloor structure. That one number saves a field callback.
Technical Highlights:
- 16.25-in Housing Depth: clears standard commercial slab construction (typically 4–6 in pour depth) without modification — the housing seats fully without protruding below the subfloor.
- Unwired Platform: the 8AT2AA ships with zero pre-installed modules, which is the correct spec for integrators who need to match inserts to each room's AV and power requirements — no rework, no module removal on arrival.
- Flush Cover Geometry: the flush cover is level with finished floor, which matters both for ADA compliance in commercial spaces and for the visual standard clients expect in boardroom and executive conference environments.
Deployment Considerations:
- Because the 8AT2AA is unwired, budget for Middle Atlantic Evolution 8AT2 series inserts separately — the housing cost is only part of the per-location BOM. Confirm insert availability before specifying this assembly on a fast-track project.
- At 16.25 inches deep, verify the actual finished-floor-to-subfloor cavity on raised-access floor systems before ordering — some raised floor panels run shallower than standard slab, and this housing may not seat correctly in all raised-floor configurations without a standoff.
The 8AT2AA is the right spec for new-construction conference rooms and boardrooms where the integrator controls the entire AV insert selection from scratch — it's not the right call for a quick retrofit where a pre-wired unit would save labor.
