Middle Atlantic Flush Poke-thru ASSY/20A/ - RC3ATCAB

Middle Atlantic RC3ATCAB Flush Poke-Thru Assembly Multi-Service Device

Overview

The Middle Atlantic RC3ATCAB is a flush-mount, multi-service poke-thru assembly designed for conference rooms, boardrooms, and open-plan office environments where clean cable management and surface-level access to power and data services are non-negotiable. The RC3ATCAB ships as a fully assembled unit in a brass finish, sized at 7.5 in × 7.5 in footprint with a 16-inch depth — meaning you need clear vertical clearance below the installation surface before committing to a cut. Browse the full Middle Atlantic catalog for compatible raceway and cable management accessories.

This device is TAA compliant, which matters for federal, state, and municipal installations subject to the Trade Agreements Act — a procurement gate that eliminates many competing products outright. If your project specs require TAA, the RC3ATCAB checks that box at the product level.

Key Features

• 7.5 in × 7.5 in Footprint: The square profile fits standard conference table cut-outs and coordinates with common modular furniture systems. Measure your table substrate thickness and confirm 16 inches of clear depth below — that 16-inch barrel is the spec most likely to create a conflict in shallow-top tables or raised flooring with limited plenum clearance.
• 16-Inch Depth: The 16 in (40.6 cm) barrel reaches through thick substrates including double-layer conference tables, thick concrete slabs in flush-floor installations, and raised-access flooring panels stacked above structural slab. Shallower assemblies (typically 3–6 in) won't clear these environments; the RC3ATCAB is specifically suited where depth is the constraint.
• Brass Finish: The brass color coordinates with premium conference furniture and executive-suite installations where black or gray plastic pop-ups would look out of place. Verify the finish matches existing hardware at the design phase — brass is a fixed spec on this SKU, not a field-selectable option.
• 20A Service: Rated at 20 amps, the RC3ATCAB supports higher-draw equipment at the table — dual-monitor setups, docking stations, video conferencing codecs, and charging hubs — without tripping a 15A-rated device under simultaneous load. Pair with a 20A dedicated circuit at the electrical panel for the rating to be meaningful.
• Multi-Service Assembly: The assembled poke-thru accommodates power and low-voltage data/AV services in a single floor or table opening, reducing the number of cut-outs required and keeping cable runs consolidated. For AV integrators, this means one penetration point per seating zone rather than separate power and data pop-ups.
• TAA Compliant: Verified TAA compliance at the SKU level makes the RC3ATCAB eligible for GSA schedule purchases, government facility installs, and any project with a Buy American or Trade Agreements Act requirement written into the spec. This is not a self-declared claim — confirm with your procurement officer if the specific solicitation requires additional documentation.
• Factory-Assembled: Ships as a complete assembly, not a kit requiring field assembly of individual components. This matters on a job site where labor cost and installation speed are tracked — a pre-assembled unit reduces on-site handling time and eliminates the risk of missing sub-components mid-install.

Integration & Compatibility

The RC3ATCAB installs into conference tables, open-office collaborative surfaces, and raised-access flooring systems where both power and structured cabling services need to surface at the point of use. For cable management in AV and security control rooms, Middle Atlantic's broader poke-thru and surface-style device line integrates with standard J-hook and cable tray pathways below the floor. Verify electrical rough-in compatibility — the 20A rating requires a matching 20A circuit and receptacle configuration; mixing with a 15A circuit defeats the amperage advantage. Check the furniture manufacturer's cut-out specification against the 7.5 in × 7.5 in footprint before ordering; some modular tables ship with pre-cut openings sized for specific poke-thru families. For conference room AV deployments, consider pairing with AV furniture and rack solutions from the same line to maintain a consistent finish language across the installation. If the project involves structured cabling infrastructure, coordinate the low-voltage service modules within the assembly with your data cabling plan before the electrical rough-in is finalized — retrofit access to the barrel after the table is set is difficult.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the RC3ATCAB TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The RC3ATCAB is verified TAA compliant, making it eligible for government and federal procurement under the Trade Agreements Act. Confirm any project-specific documentation requirements with your procurement officer.

Q: What is the depth requirement for installing the RC3ATCAB?

A: The RC3ATCAB has a 16-inch (40.6 cm) barrel depth. You need at least 16 inches of clear vertical space below the installation surface — table substrate, plenum, or floor section — before the device can be installed. This is the most common site constraint to verify before ordering.

Q: What finish does the RC3ATCAB come in?

A: The RC3ATCAB ships in a brass finish. This is a fixed product specification, not a field-selectable color option. Verify the finish matches your furniture hardware before specifying.

Q: What amperage is the RC3ATCAB rated for?

A: The RC3ATCAB is rated at 20 amps. To take advantage of this rating, pair it with a dedicated 20A circuit at the electrical panel. Installing on a 15A circuit limits the effective load capacity regardless of the device rating.

Q: Does the RC3ATCAB ship fully assembled?

A: Yes. The RC3ATCAB is a factory-assembled unit. It does not require field assembly of sub-components, which reduces installation labor and the risk of missing parts on the job site.

Q: What is the footprint of the RC3ATCAB?

A: The device measures 7.5 inches wide by 7.5 inches in height (the surface footprint). Verify your table or floor substrate cut-out specification matches this dimension before installation.

Jerry Tildsen

The spec that determines whether the RC3ATCAB makes or breaks a job is the 16-inch barrel depth — not the 20A rating, not the TAA stamp. I've seen integrators order this unit for a conference table install and run into a hard stop when the furniture substrate plus the plenum gap only cleared 10 or 12 inches. Measure the full vertical path before the RC3ATCAB goes on the BOM.

Technical Highlights:

• 16-Inch Depth (40.6 cm): Suited for thick concrete slab penetrations, stacked raised-access flooring, and double-layer conference table substrates where shallow pop-ups physically cannot reach. If your substrate is under 10 inches, you're looking at the wrong SKU in this family.
• 20A Service Rating: Handles simultaneous high-draw loads at the table — dual docking stations, conferencing codecs, display charging — without a nuisance trip. Only useful if the branch circuit feeding this device is also wired 20A; a 15A home-run nullifies the rating.
• TAA Compliant: This is a project-gate spec for federal, DoD, and GSA-schedule work. The RC3ATCAB carries it at the SKU level, which means it survives the compliance review that filters out a significant portion of the competitive field on government buildouts.

Deployment Considerations:

• The brass finish is fixed — there is no black or silver variant under this SKU. On a mixed-hardware conference room where the rest of the furniture hardware is brushed nickel or matte black, this will stand out. Resolve finish coordination at the design phase, not during punch-list.
• The 7.5 in × 7.5 in footprint requires a matching cut-out in the table substrate. Modular furniture with pre-cut openings for a different poke-thru family will require either a custom adaptor plate or a different device selection — field-enlarging a table cut-out on an installed piece of furniture is a destructive operation.

The RC3ATCAB is the right call for a government conference room or executive boardroom where the table substrate is thick, the circuit is wired 20A, the finish spec is brass, and TAA is a hard procurement requirement — that specific intersection of constraints is where this device earns its place on the drawing.