Middle Atlantic Wood Floor BOX W/895T BRA - 861DB

Middle Atlantic 861DB Wood Floor Box Assembly with 895T Bracket

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 861DB is a compact wood floor box assembly designed for clean, low-profile cable and connectivity management in commercial AV, security, and structured wiring installations. At 4.25 in (10.8 cm) wide × 4.25 in (10.8 cm) deep × 3.5 in (8.9 cm) tall, the 861DB is sized for installations where floor space is constrained — boardrooms, executive offices, open-plan work areas, and retrofits where cutting a large floor penetration isn't practical. The unit ships as an assembly paired with the 895T bracket, giving you the box and its retention hardware together rather than sourcing them separately. For projects that need to meet federal procurement requirements, the 861DB carries Middle Atlantic TAA compliance — a straightforward checkbox for GSA schedules and government-funded deployments.

Key Features

• Compact 4.25 × 4.25 in Footprint: The square footprint fits a minimal floor cutout, preserving structural integrity in wood subfloor installations and reducing the visible surface break in finished flooring. If you've had to explain a 6-inch hole in a client's hardwood floor, the 861DB's tight geometry solves that conversation before it starts.
• 3.5 in Installation Depth: At 3.5 in (8.9 cm) deep, the box accommodates typical floor cavity depths found in raised-access flooring and standard wood frame construction without requiring special subfloor work. Verify your floor cavity depth before ordering — installations under 3.5 in clear depth will require additional planning.
• 895T Bracket Included: The assembly includes the 895T bracket, which handles the mechanical retention and trim interface. Buying the assembly rather than individual components avoids the common mismatch of sourcing a box and bracket from separate product generations — they're spec-matched and ship together as a verified pair.
• TAA Compliant: TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance means the 861DB is manufactured or substantially transformed in a TAA-designated country, making it eligible for GSA Schedule purchases and federal agency deployments. If your project falls under the Federal Acquisition Regulations requiring TAA-compliant products, this is a confirmed-eligible component — no exception paperwork needed.
• Wood Floor Box Design: Purpose-built for wood floor applications, the 861DB's construction and bracket interface are optimized for the specific tolerances and finish requirements of hardwood, engineered wood, and laminate flooring environments — not a generic floor box adapted to the application.
• Assembly Format: Receiving a tested, matched assembly rather than loose components simplifies field installation and reduces the risk of ordering mismatched parts. For integrators running multiple concurrent installs, reducing per-unit assembly variance matters at scale.

Integration and Compatibility

The 861DB is designed to integrate into floor box and in-floor connectivity systems where low-profile management is required. The 895T bracket pairing supports standard trim and insert configurations within the Middle Atlantic floor box product family. For AV and security installations that include structured cabling, verify insert compatibility with your specific cable and connector types before specifying — the box dimensions (4.25 × 4.25 × 3.5 in) define the maximum insert envelope. When deploying in government or federally funded facilities, the confirmed TAA status removes a common compliance friction point. For broader cable management planning across your installation, coordinate the 861DB with surface raceways or in-wall pathways leading to the floor penetration point to ensure a clean, code-compliant run.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic 861DB TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The 861DB is confirmed TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant, making it eligible for GSA Schedule and federal agency procurement without additional compliance exceptions.

Q: What are the dimensions of the 861DB?

A: The 861DB measures 4.25 in (10.8 cm) wide × 4.25 in (10.8 cm) deep × 3.5 in (8.9 cm) tall. Verify your floor cavity depth meets the 3.5 in installation requirement before ordering.

Q: Does the 861DB include the 895T bracket?

A: Yes. The 861DB is sold as an assembly that includes the 895T bracket — both components ship together as a matched, pre-verified pair.

Q: What type of flooring is the 861DB designed for?

A: The 861DB is a wood floor box specifically designed for hardwood, engineered wood, and laminate floor installations. It is not a generic floor box — its construction and bracket interface are purpose-built for wood floor applications.

Q: Can the 861DB be used in a government or federally funded project?

A: Yes. TAA compliance is confirmed for this SKU, which satisfies Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements for TAA-compliant products on GSA Schedule purchases and federally funded construction projects.

Q: What is the floor cutout size required for the 861DB?

A: The 861DB's 4.25 × 4.25 in footprint defines the maximum floor penetration area. Refer to the Middle Atlantic installation documentation for the precise cutout dimensions required for a proper fit and bracket engagement.

James Everett

The Middle Atlantic 861DB is one of those components that earns its place on a project by staying out of the way — literally. The 4.25 × 4.25 × 3.5 in assembly footprint is genuinely compact for a floor box that ships with its bracket pre-matched, and the confirmed TAA compliance means I can spec it into federal and municipal projects without chasing down compliance documentation from the manufacturer after the fact.

Technical Highlights:

• 4.25 × 4.25 in Footprint: The square geometry keeps the floor penetration minimal — relevant in retrofit work where cutting into finished hardwood is an irreversible decision. Smaller cut equals less structural risk and a cleaner finished appearance.
• 3.5 in Depth: Fits standard wood-frame floor cavities without requiring subfloor modification in most construction types. Check this against your actual cavity before the install crew is on-site — discovering a 3 in cavity at that stage costs time and change orders.
• TAA Compliant: Confirmed at the SKU level, which matters for GSA Schedule line items and any project running under FAR Part 25. It's not a brand-level claim — it's product-specific, and the 861DB carries it.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 895T bracket ships as part of the assembly — verify your trim and insert selections are compatible with this bracket before procurement. Mixing bracket generations within the Middle Atlantic floor box family can create trim alignment issues in finished installations.
• The 3.5 in depth is the governing constraint in low-profile floor assemblies. In raised-access flooring environments this is rarely an issue, but in slab-on-grade with a thin wood overlay, measure twice before specifying.

The 861DB is best positioned for government, education, and corporate AV installations where a TAA-compliant, low-profile floor box with a compact footprint and matched bracket is a specification requirement — not just a nice-to-have.