Middle Atlantic RPAMD8CTCGY Ratchet-Pro Floor Box Cover Kit

Overview

The RPAMD8CTCGY is an 8-port floor box cover kit from the Ratchet-Pro line, built to close out an in-floor communications box with a clean, low-profile gray adapter ring sized for TracJack and Ortronics connector modules. This is a connectivity cover plate, not an active device — its job is to terminate cable drops at floor level while keeping the finished opening tidy and serviceable. For integrators standardizing on Ortronics TracJack modules for data and AV drops, the RPAMD8CTCGY gives you a defined 8-port field that matches the rest of a structured cabling plan without custom-drilling a cover plate on site.

Key Features

• 8-port TracJack/Ortronics field: a fixed 8-port layout means you plan the drop count on the front end — data, AV, and control connections land in one cover instead of spreading across multiple floor boxes.
• Gray adapter ring finish: the gray ring is a neutral finish choice for conference rooms and open-plan floors where a cover plate needs to blend with carpet tile and furniture rather than draw attention.
• Ratchet-Pro mounting system: the Ratchet-Pro mechanism is Middle Atlantic's tool-minimal fastening approach for floor box covers, which cuts down on the screwdriver work typically needed to seat and remove a cover plate during moves, adds, and changes.
• TAA compliant: the RPAMD8CTCGY carries TAA compliance, relevant for integrators supplying government, education, or other public-sector projects with Trade Agreements Act sourcing requirements.
• Low unit weight (1.00 lbs): a lightweight cover kit keeps freight costs down on multi-unit orders and makes single-tech installation straightforward — no lifting assistance needed to position and seat the plate.
• 2-year warranty: Middle Atlantic backs the RPAMD8CTCGY with a 2-year manufacturer warranty, giving you a defined coverage window to reference when specifying it into a commercial build-out.

Integration & Compatibility

Because the RPAMD8CTCGY is built around the TracJack/Ortronics module format, it drops into floor box installations already standardized on that connector ecosystem — a common pairing for AV integrators running structured cabling alongside AV over IP deployments. If you're speccing a conference room or huddle space floor box from scratch, pair the adapter ring with your cable terminations plan before ordering so the 8-port count matches your actual drop requirements — running short on a floor box mid-install means pulling the cover and re-terminating. The RPAMD8CTCGY is cataloged under wall plates alongside related Middle Atlantic connectivity accessories, and it's worth checking the broader Middle Atlantic lineup for matching floor box bodies and blank inserts if you're building out a multi-room standard. For rooms where the floor box also needs to carry power or AV switching nearby, coordinate the cover placement with your switcher and rack layout early — floor box location is fixed once concrete or subfloor work is done, so getting the port count and finish right on the first order avoids a change order later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many ports does the RPAMD8CTCGY support?

A: The RPAMD8CTCGY is an 8-port cover kit built for TracJack/Ortronics connector modules.

Q: What color is the RPAMD8CTCGY adapter ring?

A: It ships with a gray adapter ring finish.

Q: What's the warranty on the RPAMD8CTCGY?

A: Middle Atlantic covers the RPAMD8CTCGY with a 2-year manufacturer warranty.

Q: Is the RPAMD8CTCGY TAA compliant?

A: Yes, the RPAMD8CTCGY is TAA compliant, which supports public-sector and government procurement requirements.

Q: How much does the RPAMD8CTCGY weigh?

A: The RPAMD8CTCGY weighs 1.00 lbs.

Q: What connector modules is the RPAMD8CTCGY designed for?

A: It's designed for TracJack and Ortronics connector modules within the Ratchet-Pro floor box system.

James Everett

The RPAMD8CTCGY crosses my desk most often on conference room retrofits where the floor box was poured years before anyone standardized on TracJack. It's an 8-port gray adapter ring — nothing exotic, but the port count and connector format need to match your termination plan before you order, because a floor box cover isn't a same-day swap once the room is finished.

Technical Highlights:

• 8-port TracJack/Ortronics field: gives you a fixed, plannable port budget for data and AV drops in one floor location instead of scattering connections across separate plates.
• Ratchet-Pro mounting: reduces the fastener work on install and on future service calls — a real time saver on rooms that get reconfigured often.
• 1.00 lbs unit weight: light enough that freight and handling stay cheap on multi-room orders, which matters when you're outfitting a whole floor of huddle rooms at once.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your floor box body and connector modules are Ortronics/TracJack-compatible before ordering — the RPAMD8CTCGY's adapter ring is built to that format specifically, not a universal fit.
• The gray finish is a fixed spec here — if the room calls for a different color to match flooring or trim, check the broader Ratchet-Pro cover options before committing to this SKU.

This is the right call for a conference room or open-office floor box standardizing on 8 TracJack ports with a neutral gray finish — a straightforward fit for structured cabling retrofits where the floor box body is already Ortronics-compatible.