Middle Atlantic Metal Surface Raceways WM - AL5200C-5

Middle Atlantic AL5200C-5 Large Multi-Channel Aluminum Surface Raceway Cover

Overview

The Middle Atlantic AL5200C-5 is a 5-foot aluminum surface raceway cover designed for the AL5200 series large multi-channel raceway system. At 12 inches wide and just 0.5 inches deep, it provides a low-profile, finished appearance over high-density cable runs — the kind of clean, professional installation that matters in corporate lobbies, conference suites, healthcare corridors, and AV-integrated boardrooms where exposed conduit simply isn't acceptable. If you're running the AL5200 series raceway and need a matching cover section, this is the part. The AL5200C-5 (often searched as AL5200C 5) ships as a 5-foot section, making it straightforward to span standard wall segments without mid-run seams.

Middle Atlantic's raceway and cable management line is engineered for integrators who need to meet both aesthetic and code requirements in finished commercial spaces. This cover is part of that ecosystem — not a universal fit, but exactly right when you're already committed to the AL5200 platform.

Key Features

• 12-inch width, 5-foot length: A single AL5200C-5 section covers a full 60 inches of wall run. That's enough to cross most doorframe segments or span between structural columns without requiring a coupler, keeping the installation clean and reducing part count.
• 0.5-inch depth profile: At half an inch deep, this cover sits nearly flush against the wall surface once the raceway body is mounted. In high-traffic areas like hospital corridors or school hallways, a shallow profile reduces snagging risk and doesn't protrude into ADA clearance envelopes the way deeper surface-mount conduit can.
• 4.75-inch height: The cover's 4.75-inch face height matches the AL5200 series raceway body, ensuring the finished assembly presents a consistent, uniform face across the full cable management run — no mismatched trim lines between cover sections and end fittings.
• Aluminum construction: Metal construction provides durability that PVC alternatives can't match in environments subject to cart impacts, cleaning chemicals, or thermal cycling. In commercial cable management installations where longevity matters, aluminum holds paint, resists deformation, and doesn't yellow or become brittle over time.
• TAA compliant: The AL5200C-5 meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, making it eligible for U.S. federal government projects, GSA schedule procurement, and any contract vehicle that mandates domestic or TAA-designated country sourcing. If your project has a Buy American or TAA clause, this cover qualifies.
• AL5200 series compatibility: Designed as the direct cover component for the AL5200 large multi-channel raceway body. This isn't a generic cover — it's the manufacturer-matched component, so you get correct fitment, consistent finish, and proper snap or fastener engagement with the raceway base.

Integration & Compatibility

The AL5200C-5 is the cover section for the Middle Atlantic AL5200 series large multi-channel surface raceway system. It pairs directly with the AL5200 raceway body and the associated fittings in that product family — inside corners, outside corners, T-fittings, couplers, and end caps. If you're building out a full run, plan your section count based on linear footage and add fittings for each directional change.

This cover is suited to installations where multiple cable types (power, structured cabling, AV signal, low-voltage control wiring) share a common surface-mount pathway. The 12-inch width accommodates high fill volumes without requiring the installer to stack multiple narrower raceways side by side. For AV systems integrators managing HDMI, HDBaseT, Cat6A, and speaker runs in a single wall chase, the AL5200 series is a natural fit — and this cover is what closes it up cleanly.

Pairing this raceway system with a managed PoE switch in a nearby equipment rack? The AL5200 series is wide enough to cleanly route the structured cabling runs that feed IP devices — cameras, access readers, intercoms — from the IDF to the field without surface clutter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the AL5200C-5 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The AL5200C-5 is TAA compliant, making it eligible for U.S. federal government procurement and GSA schedule projects that require Trade Agreements Act compliance.

Q: What are the dimensions of the AL5200C-5?

A: The AL5200C-5 cover section measures 12 inches wide, 4.75 inches in height (face), 0.5 inches deep, and 5 feet (60 inches) in length.

Q: What raceway system is the AL5200C-5 designed for?

A: The AL5200C-5 is the cover component for the Middle Atlantic AL5200 series large multi-channel aluminum surface raceway. It is designed to work with the AL5200 raceway body and its associated fittings — not a universal or cross-brand cover.

Q: How many AL5200C-5 sections do I need for a 20-foot run?

A: Each AL5200C-5 section is 5 feet long, so a 20-foot straight run requires 4 cover sections. Factor in additional fittings (couplers, corners) for any directional changes.

Q: What material is the AL5200C-5 made from?

A: The AL5200C-5 is constructed from aluminum, which provides greater durability and impact resistance compared to PVC raceway covers — a meaningful advantage in commercial environments subject to cart traffic, cleaning chemicals, or repeated mechanical contact.

Karl Wilson

When I'm speccing cable management for a finished commercial space, the AL5200C-5 is the cover section I reach for when the raceway run needs to handle serious fill volume — that 12-inch width is the spec that drives the decision. At 5 feet per section and only 0.5 inches off the wall, you get a clean, low-profile run that doesn't fight the architecture.

Technical Highlights:

• 12-inch width: Handles high cable fill in a single raceway assembly — no need to stack narrower raceways side by side when you're managing combined AV, structured cabling, and low-voltage runs in one wall pathway.
• 0.5-inch depth: Near-flush wall profile reduces projection into traffic corridors, keeping the install compliant with ADA clearance requirements and minimizing snag risk in high-traffic areas like healthcare hallways.
• TAA compliance: Federal and GSA projects with TAA clauses can specify the AL5200C-5 without a waiver — the compliance is built in, not an add-on or special order variant.

Deployment Considerations:

• The AL5200C-5 is matched specifically to the AL5200 series raceway body — verify you're running AL5200 base sections before ordering covers, since cross-series fitment is not guaranteed within the Middle Atlantic lineup.
• At 4.75 inches of face height, plan your wall blocking and fastener schedule accordingly; the cover spans a substantial surface area and needs solid substrate engagement at each end and at mid-span for runs exceeding one section length.

This cover is the right call for corporate AV integration projects — boardrooms, executive suites, conference centers — where the raceway system is the primary cable management strategy and the finished appearance is a client-facing deliverable, not an afterthought.