Middle Atlantic Flush Poke-thru ASSY/20A/ - RC7ATCBS

Middle Atlantic RC7ATCBS Flush Poke-Thru Assembly, 20A, Brass and Black

Overview

The Middle Atlantic RC7ATCBS is a flush-mount, multi-service poke-through assembly designed for conference rooms, collaboration spaces, and commercial AV environments where clean cable management at the work surface is non-negotiable. At 7 in × 7 in footprint and 16 in of barrel depth, the RC7ATCBS accommodates the structural depth found in commercial raised floors and standard concrete slab constructions — without requiring a custom rough-in. The brass and black finish reads as intentional hardware rather than an afterthought, which matters in board rooms and executive suites where the floor box is visible every day.

TAA compliance means the RC7ATCBS is eligible for GSA schedule procurement and federal facility deployments where Trade Agreements Act conformance is a contracting requirement — a detail worth confirming with your project's compliance officer before spec'ing a non-TAA alternative.

Key Features

• 20A Power Rating: A 20-amp circuit rating gives this unit headroom above the standard 15A devices common in residential-grade installations. In a conference room running a large display, a laptop charging hub, and a video codec simultaneously, that extra capacity keeps you from tripping a breaker mid-meeting — spec your circuit to match.
• 7 × 7 In Surface Footprint: The square 7-inch footprint is large enough to house multiple service inserts (power, data, AV) in a single cut, which means one floor penetration instead of three. That reduces structural disruption and gives the AV integrator flexibility to configure the insert layout to the room's actual connection mix.
• 16 In Barrel Depth: The 16-inch depth (40.6 cm) handles thicker floor assemblies — raised access floors with deep plenum voids, or concrete slabs with substantial subfloor build-up. If your floor assembly is shallower than 16 inches, the barrel can typically be field-trimmed; verify with the installation documentation before cutting.
• Flush-Mount Surface Style: Flush poke-through assemblies sit at floor level when closed, eliminating the trip hazard and ADA concern that surface-mounted raceways create. In high-foot-traffic areas like training rooms or open-plan collaboration zones, that flush profile is a code and liability consideration, not just aesthetics.
• Brass and Black Finish: The dual-tone brass and black colorway coordinates with commercial flooring hardware standards. Brass trim reads as premium in hardwood or polished concrete environments; the black insert field reduces visual noise when ports are occupied with cables.
• TAA Compliant: Verified TAA compliance on the RC7ATCBS makes it a straightforward inclusion on federal, state, and municipal projects operating under FAR/DFARS procurement rules. Non-TAA floor boxes have been disqualified from government bids at the final review stage — this one won't be.

Integration and Compatibility

The RC7ATCBS is a Middle Atlantic multi-service poke-through unit, designed to accept modular service inserts for power, data, and AV connectivity in a single floor cutout. It fits within floor cable management systems used in commercial AV and unified communications infrastructure. Integrators specifying this unit alongside AV furniture and mounting solutions should confirm insert compatibility with the specific modules being deployed — not all third-party inserts are dimensionally interchangeable. For conference room builds pairing this with a PoE network switch at the rack, verify that the data inserts selected support the cable category and bend radius required for the run length from floor box to IDF. The 16-inch barrel depth should be cross-referenced against your floor construction drawings before ordering; oversizing is recoverable, undersizing requires a different SKU.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the RC7ATCBS TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The RC7ATCBS is verified TAA compliant, making it eligible for GSA schedule and federal procurement projects subject to Trade Agreements Act requirements.

Q: What is the barrel depth of the RC7ATCBS, and does it suit standard commercial floor assemblies?

A: The RC7ATCBS has a 16-inch (40.6 cm) barrel depth, which accommodates raised access floors and deeper concrete slab assemblies common in commercial construction. Verify your floor assembly depth against this spec before ordering.

Q: What is the power rating of the RC7ATCBS?

A: The RC7ATCBS is rated for 20A service, providing capacity above standard 15A residential-grade poke-through devices — appropriate for multi-device conference room loads.

Q: What finish does the RC7ATCBS come in?

A: Brass and Black. The brass trim ring and black insert field are standard; confirm with your project's finish schedule if an alternate colorway is required.

Q: What is the floor cutout footprint for the RC7ATCBS?

A: The RC7ATCBS has a 7 × 7 inch (17.8 × 17.8 cm) square footprint, accommodating multiple service inserts in a single floor penetration.

Q: Can the RC7ATCBS be used on a federal or municipal project?

A: Yes. TAA compliance is confirmed for this SKU, satisfying the Trade Agreements Act requirements common in federal, state, and municipal procurement. Verify FAR/DFARS clause applicability with your contracting officer.

James Everett

The RC7ATCBS is the unit I reach for when a conference room spec calls for a single-cut floor solution that won't create a compliance problem at contract review. The 16-inch barrel depth is the practical differentiator here — most commercial slab builds I've worked in run 12 to 16 inches of floor assembly, and undersizing that dimension means a change order. The TAA compliance flag on this SKU is confirmed, which removes a frequent late-stage procurement headache on government and education projects.

Technical Highlights:

• 20A Power Capacity: Rated for 20-amp circuits — one full step above standard 15A poke-throughs. In a boardroom with a 4K display, UC codec, and laptop charging running simultaneously, that headroom prevents nuisance trips without requiring a dedicated 20A home-run to each seat position.
• 7 × 7 In Footprint: A single 7-inch square cut accommodates power, data, and AV inserts together — versus three separate smaller cuts that each require their own core drill, patch, and finish work. On a polished concrete floor that math is significant.
• TAA Verified: Confirmed TAA compliance on the RC7ATCBS means it passes GSA schedule and most state/municipal procurement screens without a waiver request. Specify it once; it won't get pulled at the contracting stage.

Deployment Considerations:

• Measure your floor assembly depth before ordering — the 16-inch barrel is the maximum, not adjustable upward. If your raised floor void exceeds 16 inches, you need a longer-barrel variant or a surface raceway alternative.
• Insert module compatibility is not universal. Confirm that the power, data, and AV modules you're specifying are dimensionally matched to the RC7ATCBS insert openings before the order is placed — field substitutions at rough-in are time-consuming.

This unit is the right call for higher-education seminar rooms, government conference centers, and corporate boardrooms where TAA compliance is a hard requirement and a 20A floor box needs to handle a full AV and UC load without a dedicated circuit per position.