Middle Atlantic FLR BX Activation W/alumi - 881RC4ATCAL

Middle Atlantic 881RC4ATCAL Floor Box Activation Cover Kit with Aluminum Finish

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 881RC4ATCAL is the aluminum-finish activation cover kit for the 881 Series Ratchet Pro multiple-service floor box system. Designed for commercial and government facilities where floor-level power, data, and AV distribution must be kept accessible yet flush with the floor surface, the 881RC4ATCAL provides the top-side finishing layer that completes a concrete floor box installation. Its compact 8.25" × 8.25" square footprint fits standard concrete-pour rough-ins, and the aluminum and black color combination suits professional environments — from corporate conference rooms to government operations centers. TAA compliance makes this kit a straightforward procurement choice for federal and state/local government projects subject to the Trade Agreements Act.

Key Features

• TAA Compliant: The 881RC4ATCAL meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, which matters directly for GSA Schedule purchases, federal agency deployments, and state/local contracts that mandate TAA-compliant products — no procurement exceptions needed.
• Aluminum / Black Finish: The dual-tone aluminum and black color scheme is intentionally professional, blending into commercial flooring environments without the visual noise of chrome or all-black covers. Appropriate for finished conference spaces, lobbies, and control rooms.
• 8.25" × 8.25" Square Footprint: At 8.25 inches on each side and 3.75 inches in height, this cover kit is sized for the 881 Series Ratchet Pro rough-in box — confirm your existing floor box is the 881RC4AT base before ordering. Mismatched base models will not accept this cover assembly.

Integration & Compatibility

The 881RC4ATCAL is engineered specifically for the Middle Atlantic 881 Series Ratchet Pro floor box system. It functions as the cover/activation layer for the Middle Atlantic floor box product line — it does not operate as a standalone unit. Integrators specifying in-floor AV and power distribution for conference rooms or command centers should verify the base rough-in box model prior to ordering this cover kit. For government and institutional projects, pair this with a compliant AV infrastructure bill of materials; TAA compliance is confirmed for this SKU. Consult a rack and enclosure planning guide when coordinating floor-level distribution with equipment rack layouts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the 881RC4ATCAL TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The 881RC4ATCAL is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant, making it suitable for federal, state, and local government procurement under GSA Schedule and similar programs.

Q: What floor box base does the 881RC4ATCAL fit?

A: The 881RC4ATCAL is designed for the Middle Atlantic 881 Series Ratchet Pro floor box system. Verify your base rough-in model is the 881RC4AT series before ordering — this cover kit is not universal across different floor box product lines.

Q: What are the dimensions of the 881RC4ATCAL?

A: The 881RC4ATCAL measures 8.25 inches wide by 8.25 inches deep by 3.75 inches in height.

Q: What color finish does the 881RC4ATCAL have?

A: The cover kit ships in an aluminum and black finish, suited for professional commercial and government environments.

Q: Can the 881RC4ATCAL be used in new concrete pour installations?

A: The 881RC4ATCAL is the cover/activation component for a concrete floor box system. The rough-in base box must be set during the concrete pour phase; this cover kit is installed after the pour is complete and the floor is finished.

Marty Allison

The 881RC4ATCAL is a finishing component, not a feature-rich device, so the procurement decision comes down to three things: correct series match, finish selection, and TAA status. On government bids I see floor box cover kits get flagged at the last minute for TAA non-compliance — the 881RC4ATCAL checks that box explicitly, which saves a line-item substitution headache mid-project.

Technical Highlights:

• 8.25" × 8.25" Footprint: Matches the 881 Series Ratchet Pro rough-in exactly — no field modification needed. At 3.75 inches of installed height, it sits flush with standard commercial floor finishes when the base is set at the correct depth during the pour.
• Aluminum / Black Finish: The aluminum finish holds up to foot traffic and chair caster contact better than painted steel covers — a real-world factor in conference rooms where floor boxes see daily use.
• TAA Compliance: Confirmed for this SKU, which streamlines government procurement and avoids the country-of-origin review that can delay otherwise straightforward orders.

Deployment Considerations:

• Order the 881RC4ATCAL only when the base rough-in box is already the 881RC4AT series. Cross-series cover-to-base mismatches are the most common ordering error on floor box projects — verify the base model number before this kit ships.
• The cover kit is the final installation step — the rough-in base must be fully set in concrete and the floor finished before the 881RC4ATCAL can be properly seated and secured.

This kit is the right call for government facilities, corporate conference rooms, and command centers where TAA compliance is non-negotiable and an aluminum finish matches the room's finish schedule.