Middle Atlantic NM Cover Clip 5400 Ivory - 5406A

Middle Atlantic 5406A NM Cover Clip for 5400 Series Raceway, Ivory

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 5406A is a non-metallic cover clip designed for the 5400 series raceway and cord cover system. At 5.1 inches wide and just 0.3 inches in profile height, it secures raceway covers flush without adding bulk — the kind of detail that matters when you're dressing cable runs in finished spaces where exposed clips or proud hardware stand out for the wrong reasons. If you're installing Middle Atlantic raceway in a clean office environment, conference room, or lobby, this is the retention hardware that keeps the system looking intentional rather than improvised.

The ivory color matches the 5400 series cover finish, so clips remain visually consistent along the full run. Mismatched clip colors on a long wall run are a common finish-quality complaint — specifying the correct 5406A color variant eliminates that issue at the source.

Key Features

• TAA Compliant: The 5406A carries TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance, which matters for federal, state, and municipal installations where procurement rules require domestic or TAA-designated country of origin. If your project has a TAA requirement, this clip satisfies it — verify your full bill of materials, as every component in a compliant installation must meet the standard.
• Low-Profile 0.3-Inch Height: At 0.3 inches (0.8 cm) tall, the clip sits nearly flush with the raceway surface. In cable management applications along finished walls, a low clip profile means less shadow, less visual interruption, and fewer snagging points during future cable pulls.
• 5.1-Inch Width for Full Cover Retention: The 5.1-inch (13 cm) width spans the 5400 cover cross-section, distributing retention force evenly across the cover rather than pinching at a narrow point — important for long runs where covers can bow or separate if only partially retained.
• Non-Metallic Construction: The NM designation means no corrosion concerns in humidity-prone environments like equipment rooms near HVAC, and no risk of electrical conductivity if a clip contacts a wire during installation or rework.
• Ivory Finish Consistency: Matches the standard ivory 5400 series cover color. Consistent finish across clips and covers reads as a deliberate, professional installation rather than a mix of whatever was on the shelf.

Integration & Compatibility

The 5406A is engineered for the Middle Atlantic 5400 raceway and cord cover system. It is not a universal clip — confirm your raceway series before ordering. Using clips from a different series variant risks poor fit, inadequate retention, or covers that pop free under normal cable-pull stress. If you are building out a structured structured cabling installation or AV/security raceway run in a commercial space, source the 5406A alongside 5400 series covers and base to maintain system integrity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic 5406A TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The 5406A is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant, making it suitable for government and federally funded projects with TAA procurement requirements.

Q: What raceway series does the 5406A fit?

A: The 5406A is designed specifically for the Middle Atlantic 5400 series non-metallic raceway and cord cover system. It is not confirmed to fit other series — verify compatibility before ordering for a different raceway line.

Q: What color is the 5406A?

A: Ivory. It is intended to match the standard ivory finish of 5400 series covers for a consistent, professional appearance along the full raceway run.

Q: What are the dimensions of the 5406A clip?

A: The clip measures 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide and 0.3 inches (0.8 cm) in height — a low-profile form factor that sits close to the raceway surface.

Q: Is the 5406A made of metal or plastic?

A: Non-metallic (NM). This eliminates corrosion risk and electrical conductivity concerns during installation or rework in equipment-dense environments.

Ted Perry

The Middle Atlantic 5406A is the kind of part that gets overlooked in a BOM until a cover pops loose six months after install and someone has to go back. The 5.1-inch clip width is sized to span the full 5400 cover cross-section — that's not accidental, and substituting a narrower clip from another series is how you end up with covers that flex and eventually separate at the joints under repeated cable-pull activity.

Technical Highlights:

• TAA Compliance: Verified TAA status means this clip doesn't create a compliance gap on government-funded AV or security installations where every BOM line item is scrutinized. One non-compliant accessory can hold up a project closeout.
• 0.3-Inch Profile Height: At 0.3 inches above the raceway surface, this clip won't create a snag point or visible ridge that interrupts the clean line of the 5400 cover run — particularly relevant in lobby or boardroom installs where finish quality is part of the scope.
• Non-Metallic Construction: In telecom rooms, equipment closets, or anywhere you're working near live low-voltage wiring, a non-metallic clip removes one more variable. No corrosion, no conductivity risk, no issue if the clip shifts during a future cable addition.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm you are installing into the 5400 series specifically — Middle Atlantic produces multiple raceway lines and clips are not interchangeable across series. Ordering the wrong clip variant means the cover retention geometry won't match.
• Ivory is a single color option. If your installation environment uses white or grey raceway (or if the 5400 base was specified in a different color variant), the 5406A ivory clips will be visible at the cover seam — order the color-matched variant for your specific cover color.

The 5406A fits cleanest in finished commercial interiors — conference rooms, reception areas, and corridors — where 5400 series raceway is the specified pathway solution and TAA compliance is a project requirement. For utility spaces or back-of-house runs where finish quality is secondary, clip color matching matters less, but the TAA status still applies if the project has a federal funding component.