Middle Atlantic RC3CTCAB 20A/COMM Cable Entry Flange

The RC3CTCAB is a Middle Atlantic combination cable entry flange pairing a 20A power cutout with a communications (COMM) cutout in a single brass-finish plate. It's built for rack and console installers who need to route both power and low-voltage data cabling through one organized pass-through point instead of drilling separate openings. The RC3CTCAB pairs a BS FL flange with a BS CV cover, giving integrators a finished, factory-matched entry point rather than a field-improvised cutout.

Overview

Middle Atlantic's rack and console accessory line is built around modular flange and cover (FL/CV) components that snap into standard cutout openings on consoles, credenzas, and equipment enclosures. The RC3CTCAB model number designates the 20A/COMM combo configuration specifically — one flange, one cover, two dedicated cutouts (power and communications) finished in brass. If you're speccing a rack accessories build-out and need a clean way to separate AC power runs from data/AV cabling at the same panel location, this is the part number to spec.

Key Features

• 20A power cutout: Sized for standard 20A connectors, so electrical feeds run through a dedicated, properly rated opening instead of sharing space with data cable — reduces the risk of a technician forcing an oversized plug through an undersized hole in the field.
• Dedicated COMM cutout: Keeps low-voltage communications and AV cabling physically separated from the power cutout on the same plate, which simplifies cable management and keeps power/data separation consistent with clean rack-wiring practice.
• Brass flange finish: A durable, commercial-grade finish suited to console and rack environments that see regular cable changes and handling — holds up better than painted or plastic trims under repeated use.
• TAA-compliant: Sourced and manufactured in a way that satisfies Trade Agreements Act requirements, which matters directly for government, education, and other federally-funded integration projects where non-compliant hardware gets rejected at procurement review.
• Combination FL/CV design: Bundles the flange (FL) and cover (CV) as a matched pair under one part number, so you're not cross-referencing separate SKUs to get a finished look — one line item covers the full cutout treatment.

Integration & Compatibility

The RC3CTCAB is designed to install into Middle Atlantic's standard console and rack cutout pattern, consistent with the broader Middle Atlantic catalog of FL/CV flange and cover accessories. For integrators building out multi-rack rooms where power and communications need consistent, repeatable entry points across several enclosures, standardizing on the RC3CTCAB across the room keeps the finish and cutout layout uniform. Pair it with Middle Atlantic's broader console and equipment rack lines for a matched build. If you're still finalizing rack layout and power distribution for the room, a PoE and power planning guide is worth reviewing before finalizing cutout placement, and a PoE switch selection should be locked in early since it affects how much dedicated comm pathway you actually need at each flange.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the RC3CTCAB TAA compliant?

A: Yes, the RC3CTCAB is TAA-compliant, which supports use on government and federally-funded procurement projects.

Q: What is the flange finish on the RC3CTCAB?

A: The RC3CTCAB ships in a brass finish.

Q: What cutouts does the RC3CTCAB include?

A: It combines a 20A power cutout with a separate communications (COMM) cutout on one flange and cover assembly.

Q: Does the RC3CTCAB include both the flange and the cover?

A: Yes, the RC3CTCAB pairs a BS FL flange with a BS CV cover as a combination unit.

James Everett

The RC3CTCAB is one of those parts you don't think about until you're staring at a console with power and data cable fighting for the same hole. It's a combo flange: 20A power cutout plus a dedicated COMM cutout, brass finish, sold as a matched flange-and-cover set under the RC3CTCAB part number.

Technical Highlights:

• 20A power cutout: rated for standard 20A connectors, so you're not improvising a hole for an AC feed that doesn't belong next to your data cable.
• Separate COMM cutout: physically isolates communications/AV cabling from the power path on the same plate — good practice for interference and cable management alike.
• TAA compliance: matters if this is going into a GSA or federally-funded build where non-TAA hardware gets flagged at review.

Deployment Considerations:

• Because it's a combo FL/CV unit, you get the flange and cover under one SKU — confirm your cutout opening matches Middle Atlantic's standard console pattern before ordering multiples for a multi-rack room.
• The brass finish is a cosmetic and durability spec, not a shielding spec — don't assume EMI shielding performance from the finish alone; that's outside what's documented here.

Specify the RC3CTCAB where you're finishing out a console or equipment rack row and need consistent, repeatable 20A-plus-comm entry points across multiple bays — it keeps the room looking uniform instead of a mix of field-cut holes.