Middle Atlantic NM Flex Pancake 50FT.120 Beige - BE1200-50

Middle Atlantic BE1200-50 Non-Metallic Pancake Over-Floor Raceway

The Middle Atlantic BE1200-50 is a 50-foot non-metallic pancake over-floor raceway designed to route low-voltage cables — power, data, AV — cleanly across finished floors where cutting into walls or ceilings is not an option. At just 0.44 inches tall and 2.5 inches wide, it sits flat enough to pass under most door clearances and foot traffic without becoming a trip hazard or an eyesore. The beige finish blends into light-colored commercial flooring in conference rooms, open offices, and temporary or permanent cable runs that would otherwise be exposed.

Overview

The BE1200-50 (often searched as BE1200 50) addresses one of the most common field headaches in commercial AV and security installations: getting cables from point A to B across an open floor without an exposed bundle taped to the baseboard. The 1200 Series non-metallic construction keeps the raceway lightweight and easy to cut on-site with standard tools — no metal snips, no deburring. The 50-foot continuous length means fewer splices on longer runs, which keeps the installation looking professional and reduces potential snag points.

Key Features

• 0.44 in (1.1 cm) Profile: A sub-half-inch height clears standard commercial door undercuts and ADA-compliant thresholds. Lower profile means less risk of someone catching a heel on the edge mid-run — a real concern in any occupied space.
• 2.5 in (6.4 cm) Channel Width: Wide enough to carry multiple Cat6 runs, a pair of 18/2 power leads, or a mix of data and low-voltage cables side by side. Keeps bundles organized inside a single raceway rather than running parallel strips.
• 50 ft (15.2 m) Continuous Length: One piece covers most room-crossing runs without a coupler. Fewer joints means a cleaner look and one less place for a cable to get pinched during foot traffic.
• Non-Metallic Construction: Lightweight, cuts cleanly with a utility knife or handsaw, and won't corrode in humid environments. Easier to modify on-site compared to aluminum raceway when field conditions change.
• Beige Colorway: Matches light commercial carpet, tile, and vinyl flooring common in office, retail, and hospitality environments. Reduces visual impact in customer-facing spaces where a gray or black raceway would stand out.
• TAA Compliant: Qualifies for federal, state, and municipal procurement under the Trade Agreements Act — required for GSA schedule projects and most government facility work. The BE1200-50 can go on a government PO without a waiver.

Integration and Compatibility

The BE1200-50 is a passive cable management component and works with any low-voltage cabling — Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, coax, fiber, 18/2 or 18/4 control wire. It is compatible with standard cable management accessories in the Middle Atlantic 1200 Series, including couplers, reducers, and end caps available separately. For larger Middle Atlantic infrastructure deployments — structured wiring in conference rooms, security head-end closets, or AV distribution systems — this raceway pairs naturally with Middle Atlantic enclosures and rack systems. Integrators deploying IP cameras or access control readers across finished floors will find this useful for the last-mile cable run from a wall drop to a floor-mounted device. Pair with a PoE switch infrastructure upstream and this raceway handles the visible floor segment cleanly. Review a cable management planning guide before specifying quantities on multi-room deployments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the BE1200-50 TAA compliant for government projects?

A: Yes. The BE1200-50 is TAA compliant, making it eligible for federal, state, and municipal procurement under GSA schedule contracts and other government facility projects without requiring a waiver.

Q: What is the internal channel width of the BE1200-50?

A: The raceway is 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide and 0.44 inches (1.1 cm) tall, providing enough room for multiple Cat6 runs or a mix of low-voltage cables in a single channel.

Q: How long is a single piece of the BE1200-50?

A: Each piece is 50 feet (15.2 meters), allowing most room-crossing runs to be completed with a single continuous length and no mid-run coupler.

Q: Can the BE1200-50 be cut to length on-site?

A: Yes. Non-metallic construction means it can be trimmed cleanly with a utility knife or handsaw without metal deburring tools, making field adjustments straightforward.

Q: What color is the BE1200-50, and where does it work best aesthetically?

A: The BE1200-50 is beige, which blends well with light-colored commercial carpet, tile, and vinyl flooring in offices, retail spaces, and hospitality environments where a darker raceway would be visually prominent.

Karl Wilson

The spec that matters most on a floor raceway is the height, and the BE1200-50's 0.44-inch profile is the reason I reach for this piece when I need to cross a finished floor in an occupied commercial space. That sub-half-inch dimension is the difference between clearing a standard door sweep and creating a permanent tripping obstacle — and at 50 feet per piece, you can cover most conference room or lobby crossings without breaking for a coupler.

Technical Highlights:

• 0.44 in Height: Clears the vast majority of commercial door undercuts and ADA threshold tolerances — keeps the run compliant and invisible to occupants moving through the space.
• 50 ft Continuous Length: Reduces splice count on long runs; fewer couplers mean fewer snag points and a cleaner final installation on runs up to 15.2 meters.
• TAA Compliance: Directly qualifies the BE1200-50 for government and municipal projects on a GSA schedule PO — no compliance paperwork, no exceptions to document.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 2.5-inch width comfortably handles mixed runs — a pair of Cat6 plus a 18/2 power lead — but plan your fill before ordering: if you're running 4+ cables, verify the combined bundle diameter fits the 0.44 in × 2.5 in cross-section before committing to this channel size.
• Beige is the only colorway for this SKU — if the floor is dark carpet or concrete gray, specify the appropriate color variant from the 1200 Series lineup rather than forcing a mismatch.

This raceway is the right call for a permanent low-voltage floor crossing in a government office, corporate lobby, or hotel conference room where the cable run is visible to occupants and aesthetics and compliance both matter. For a temporary tradeshow or event setup, a rubber cable cover is likely more appropriate given the repeated install-and-remove cycle.