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Middle Atlantic EFB45CTCBK Evolution Series Surface Floor Box Cover Insert — Black

The Middle Atlantic EFB45CTCBK is the surface-mount cover insert for the Evolution Series EFB45 raised floor box — a finish component designed for conference rooms, boardrooms, open-plan offices, and any commercial space where floor-mounted power and data connections need a clean, professional termination. At 9.94 in wide × 13.75 in deep × 1.19 in tall, this low-profile black insert sits flush against the finished floor surface without creating a trip hazard or an eyesore.

Overview

Floor boxes handle the unglamorous reality of modern workspace design: you need power and data at the center of a room, nowhere near a wall. The EFB45CTCBK is the cover half of that equation. It installs over a recessed EFB45 floor box body and provides a surface-cover configuration — meaning the insert sits at floor level rather than dropping flush into a recess, which suits raised-access flooring and many retrofit scenarios where cutting a flush opening is not practical.

The black finish integrates cleanly with dark tile, carpet tile, and polished concrete — the dominant flooring materials in corporate and institutional environments. Unlike field-painted or powder-coated afterthoughts, this is a factory-finished component matched to the Middle Atlantic Evolution floor box line from the start.

Key Features

• Surface Cover Style: the surface-mount configuration means no deep floor recess is required — a meaningful advantage in retrofit installations on concrete slabs or existing raised floors where cutting a full flush pocket is cost-prohibitive or structurally restricted.
• Standard Receptacle Type: accepts standard receptacle modules (duplex power, keystone data, HDMI, USB-A/C) consistent with the EFB45 family's modular insert system — configure the box for the actual AV and data needs of the space rather than buying a pre-wired fixed configuration.
• Low-Profile 1.19 in Height: at under 1.25 inches tall, the cover presents minimal vertical projection above the finished floor surface. In high-traffic corridors or under moveable furniture, that low stack height reduces snagging and rolling resistance compared to taller pop-up assemblies.
• 9.94 × 13.75 in Footprint: the cover's footprint matches the EFB45 box body, providing full coverage of the rough opening and the wiring compartment below — no exposed gaps, no visible conduit stub-ups at the perimeter.
• Black (Color Code BK): the EFB45CTCBK color suffix specifies black finish specifically. If your flooring is lighter, verify the correct color variant before ordering — Middle Atlantic offers finish options in this family and a mismatched cover stands out sharply on light-colored floors.
• TAA Status (Non-Compliant): this cover is not TAA compliant. For federal government projects, GSA Schedule procurements, or any contract vehicle requiring Trade Agreements Act compliance, select a TAA-designated floor box cover. This unit is appropriate for commercial, corporate, hospitality, and private-sector installations without federal TAA requirements.

Integration & Compatibility

The EFB45CTCBK is designed as the cover component for the Middle Atlantic Evolution EFB45 floor box system. Confirm that the floor box body installed in the floor is the EFB45 series before ordering this cover — the cover-to-body interface is model-specific. The modular insert system within the EFB45 family accommodates standard receptacle configurations, making it compatible with a broad range of power, data, and AV modules available through the same product family. For AV and security integrators specifying floor connectivity in AV infrastructure buildouts, the EFB45 system pairs with Middle Atlantic's broader rack and cable management ecosystem. For structured cabling planning guidance, review the cable management and raceway planning guide before finalizing floor box locations relative to rack and patch panel positions. If your installation includes in-rack power distribution, coordinate floor box circuit assignments with the rack power layout early — retrofitting circuit assignments after the floor is finished is expensive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the EFB45CTCBK TAA compliant?

A: No. The EFB45CTCBK is not TAA compliant. It is not suitable for federal government or GSA Schedule procurements that require Trade Agreements Act compliance. For commercial and private-sector installations, TAA status is not a requirement.

Q: What floor box body does the EFB45CTCBK cover fit?

A: The EFB45CTCBK is the surface-style cover insert for the Middle Atlantic Evolution Series EFB45 floor box body. Verify you have the EFB45 body installed before ordering — the cover interface is model-specific and not interchangeable across different floor box families.

Q: What is the cover style for the EFB45CTCBK?

A: The EFB45CTCBK uses a surface cover style, meaning it mounts at floor level over the box body rather than dropping flush into a deep recess. This suits raised-access flooring and retrofit concrete-slab installations where cutting a full flush pocket is not practical.

Q: What are the dimensions of the EFB45CTCBK?

A: The EFB45CTCBK measures 9.94 in (25.2 cm) wide × 13.75 in (34.9 cm) deep × 1.19 in (3 cm) tall.

Q: What receptacle type does the EFB45CTCBK support?

A: The EFB45CTCBK supports standard receptacle types, compatible with the EFB45 family's modular insert system for power, data, and AV modules.

Q: What color is the EFB45CTCBK?

A: The EFB45CTCBK is finished in black. The 'BK' suffix in the part number designates the black color variant. Verify the color against your flooring finish before ordering if appearance matching is required.

James Everett

The EFB45CTCBK comes up regularly in commercial AV and security infrastructure bids where the floor connectivity spec was finalized late — often after flooring contractors have already poured or tiled. The surface cover style at 1.19 in tall is what makes that situation recoverable: you don't need a flush-cut recess, so the box goes in without disrupting finished flooring.

Technical Highlights:

• Surface Cover Style: eliminates the deep-pocket floor cut required by flush-mount covers — critical in retrofit scenarios on concrete slabs and existing raised-floor systems where recutting is cost-prohibitive.
• 1.19 in Profile Height: at under 1.25 inches, this cover clears standard rolling furniture and AV carts without snagging. Taller pop-up assemblies create real problems under height-adjustable tables — this one doesn't.
• 9.94 × 13.75 in Cover Footprint: sized to fully close the EFB45 box body rough opening with no exposed perimeter gaps — important in finished commercial spaces where any visible conduit or wiring below the floor is a code and aesthetic problem.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm the installed floor box body is specifically the EFB45 series before specifying this cover — the EFB45CTCBK cover-to-body interface is not universal across Middle Atlantic's floor box range, and a body mismatch discovered after flooring is finished means a costly rework.
• The EFB45CTCBK is not TAA compliant — flag this early on any project with federal funding, GSA procurement vehicles, or government tenant build-outs. Substituting a compliant cover late in a project can affect lead times significantly.

Best fit for corporate tenant improvement projects, university conference centers, and hotel meeting spaces where AV and data connectivity needs to land mid-room on a finished slab — and where a surface-mount solution is the only practical option without tearing up the floor.