Middle Atlantic AF Floorbox Black Carpet - AF1-KC

Middle Atlantic AF1-KC Three-Gang Raised Floor Box with Black Carpet-Style Lid

The Middle Atlantic AF1-KC is a three-gang raised floor box designed for clean, low-profile cable and connectivity access in access-floored commercial environments. At 8.5 in wide × 9.13 in deep × 5.25 in tall, the AF1-KC fits comfortably within standard raised-floor tile cutouts while delivering enough gang capacity to handle power, data, and AV runs through a single floor penetration — reducing the number of cuts and keeping your floor grid intact.

Overview

Raised floor deployments in conference rooms, trading floors, security operations centers, and open-plan office builds share a common problem: running clean infrastructure without chopping up tile after tile. The AF1-KC solves this with a three-gang configuration that consolidates your outlet and connector needs into one box, surfaced with a black carpet-style lid that blends with standard commercial carpet tile. The surface cover style means the lid sits flush and is accessible without tools, which matters in environments where facilities staff need to re-route or service connections without calling in a contractor.

TAA compliance makes the AF1-KC a viable procurement option for federal facilities, defense contractors, and government-funded projects subject to the Trade Agreements Act — a straightforward checkbox when the project requires it. The Middle Atlantic product line is built around commercial and government AV/IT infrastructure, and the AF series floor boxes follow the same fit-and-finish standards as their rack and cable management products.

Key Features

• Three-Gang Configuration: Three gang positions in a single box means you can land a power outlet, a data jack, and an HDMI or audio connector without opening additional floor tiles. Fewer penetrations = a cleaner floor grid and less labor on install day.
• Black Carpet-Style Lid (Surface Cover): The surface cover style provides tool-free access — lift, re-route, close. The black carpet finish matches standard commercial carpet tile so the box disappears into the floor rather than advertising itself as an infrastructure point. This matters in customer-facing spaces like lobbies, boardrooms, and showrooms where aesthetics are part of the spec.
• Compact Footprint (8.5 in W × 9.13 in D × 5.25 in H): At 8.5 in wide and 9.13 in deep, the AF1-KC fits within common raised-floor tile cutout dimensions. The 5.25 in height works within standard plenum depths — confirm your floor void clearance before ordering if you're working with a shallow plenum (under 6 in).
• TAA Compliant: Procured on a government contract or a project with TAA requirements? The AF1-KC meets Trade Agreements Act compliance, so it won't hold up a purchase order or require a waiver. This is verified for the AF1-KC specifically — not a blanket brand claim.
• Black Color Finish: The all-black finish — box body and lid — keeps the install consistent in dark-floored environments and reduces the visual contrast that makes infrastructure visible at ground level in lit spaces.

Integration & Compatibility

The AF1-KC is part of Middle Atlantic's AF series of raised floor boxes, designed for use with standard raised-access floor systems common in commercial construction. The three-gang layout accommodates industry-standard single-gang insert plates, giving you flexibility to spec whatever outlets, data jacks, or AV connectors your project requires — the box itself is the structural enclosure, not the termination point.

For security operations centers and command rooms, this type of floor box pairs well with the rest of the Middle Atlantic infrastructure catalog, including their rack systems and cable management solutions, keeping the infrastructure ecosystem consistent. If you're planning power distribution alongside data runs, review rack and floor power distribution options to coordinate capacity at the floor level.

Installation integrators specifying floor infrastructure for conference rooms or AV deployments should cross-reference their raised floor system's tile dimensions against the AF1-KC's 8.5 × 9.13 in footprint before rough-in. For projects requiring multiple floor access points, consider a consistent spec across zones — mixing box sizes and lid styles in the same space creates a maintenance headache later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic AF1-KC TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The AF1-KC is verified TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant, making it eligible for federal, defense, and government-funded projects with TAA procurement requirements.

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