Middle Atlantic NM Plgmd Cord-end 5FT. NM - NM20-C5

Middle Atlantic NM20-C5 Plugmold 5-Duplex Outlet Center

Overview

The Middle Atlantic NM20-C5 is a plug-in outlet center designed for structured rack and raceway installations where you need multiple AC receptacles delivered cleanly along a cable management channel. With five duplex outlets, it handles the AC distribution load of a fully populated rack without the tangle of individual power strips or extension runs. TAA compliance means it qualifies for U.S. federal procurement and government-funded projects without additional sourcing review — a practical requirement that disqualifies many commodity power strips at the specification stage.

The NM20-C5 (also searched as NM20 C5) is part of Middle Atlantic's NM Plugmold product line, built for the structured wiring and AV/security rack environments where clean power distribution is as important as the equipment it feeds. If you're specifying a rack power distribution solution for a security head-end, AV equipment rack, or structured wiring enclosure, this unit delivers organized duplex outlets without running multiple independent cords to a single strip.

Key Features

• 5 Duplex Outlets: Ten total receptacle positions from a single plug-in unit — enough to power a mix of NVRs, switches, encoders, and ancillary devices from one organized distribution point. Consolidating to a single cord run reduces clutter and simplifies future maintenance.
• TAA Compliance: Verified TAA-compliant, satisfying Trade Agreements Act requirements for U.S. government contracts, GSA schedules, and DoD/federal agency deployments. Saves the procurement step of sourcing origin documentation from a non-compliant commodity strip.
• Plugmold Form Factor: The cord-end plug-in design integrates with Middle Atlantic's NM raceway system, keeping outlets positioned exactly where equipment tails need them rather than relying on loose strip placement. Supports organized cable management discipline in high-density racks.

Integration & Compatibility

The NM20-C5 is designed to integrate within Middle Atlantic's NM Plugmold raceway ecosystem. It pairs with the corresponding NM raceway base and cover components to deliver a complete surface-mount or in-rack AC distribution assembly. For complete rack power planning — including surge protection, UPS integration, and circuit loading — consult a rack power planning guide before specifying outlet count per circuit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the NM20-C5 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The NM20-C5 is verified TAA compliant, making it suitable for U.S. federal procurement, GSA schedules, and government-funded projects.

Q: How many outlets does the NM20-C5 provide?

A: The NM20-C5 includes 5 duplex outlets, providing 10 total receptacle positions from a single plug-in cord-end unit.

Q: What raceway system is the NM20-C5 designed for?

A: The NM20-C5 is part of Middle Atlantic's NM Plugmold line and is designed to integrate with the NM raceway base and cover system for structured rack and wall installations.

Q: Can the NM20-C5 be used in a government or federal installation?

A: Yes. TAA compliance is confirmed for this SKU, which satisfies the Trade Agreements Act requirements common in federal and DoD procurement specifications.

Marty Allison

The Middle Atlantic NM20-C5 comes up regularly in federal and municipal security head-end builds where TAA compliance is a hard requirement at the specification stage — not an afterthought. Five duplex outlets in the Plugmold cord-end format means you're not fighting with a loose strip wedged behind a rack; the unit sits where the raceway puts it.

Technical Highlights:

• 5 Duplex Outlets: Ten receptacle positions from one cord run — practical for a security rack running an NVR, managed switch, access control panel, and supporting devices without cascading strips.
• TAA Compliance: Confirmed for the NM20-C5 SKU specifically — satisfies Trade Agreements Act procurement requirements for federal, state, and municipal contracts without additional country-of-origin documentation chase.
• Plugmold Integration: Cord-end design integrates with Middle Atlantic's NM raceway system, so outlets track the raceway route rather than floating loose — important when an AHJ or end-client inspects the installation.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify circuit amperage before populating all five duplex positions — ten receptacles on a single 15A or 20A circuit can be overloaded quickly in a dense security rack.
• The NM20-C5 is a distribution outlet center, not a surge-protected PDU — if upstream surge protection or UPS integration is required, that needs to be specified separately at the circuit or rack level.

Best fit for structured government or institutional security installations — courthouses, municipal facilities, school district head-ends — where TAA-compliant power distribution is a specification line item and the Plugmold raceway is already part of the infrastructure plan.