Middle Atlantic Plgmd 2 Crct 12IN. OC 4FT - NM20GBA412

Middle Atlantic NM20GBA412 Non-Metallic Plugmold Multioutlet Strip

Overview

The Middle Atlantic NM20GBA412 is a 4 ft non-metallic plugmold multioutlet strip designed for structured AV, security, and IT rack environments where you need evenly distributed AC outlets without the bulk or cost of a dedicated PDU. The NM20GBA412 ships in ivory, spans 1.2 m, and carries TAA compliance — making it a straightforward fit for government and federally funded installations with Buy American Act requirements.

At 12 in (30.5 cm) receptacle spacing, this strip gives you room to plug standard and slightly oversized wall-wart adapters side by side without blocking adjacent outlets — a practical detail that gets overlooked until you're commissioning a rack and discover every other outlet is blocked by a transformer block.

Key Features

• 4 ft (1.2 m) Length: Sized to run along the bottom or rear of a standard equipment rack or under a workstation credenza. Long enough to serve multiple low-draw devices without requiring an extension, short enough to route cleanly without excess cord management.
• 12 in Receptacle Spacing: Outlets spaced at 30.5 cm intervals accommodate bulkier plug profiles — power adapters for IP cameras, access control panels, and small networking gear — without the outlet-blocking problem common on tightly packed strips.
• Non-Metallic Construction: The NM-series housing keeps weight down and eliminates galvanic corrosion concerns in mixed-metal rack environments. It also simplifies cutting or trimming on-site if a custom length is needed during a retrofit installation.
• Ivory Color: Blends with suspended ceiling raceways, light-colored wall channels, and under-desk installations without the industrial appearance of metallic strips. Relevant when the strip will be visible in a finished office or lobby security desk.
• TAA Compliant: Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, clearing the sourcing gate for GSA schedule orders, federal agency deployments, and state/local government contracts that mandate TAA-compliant components throughout the bill of materials.

Integration and Compatibility

The NM20GBA412 is part of Middle Atlantic's NM20GBA non-metallic plugmold family, designed to integrate with Middle Atlantic's broader rack and enclosure ecosystem. It pairs naturally with rack power distribution infrastructure in AV and security installations. For projects requiring a complete structured cabling and power layout, it complements cable management products and can be deployed alongside raceway and cord cover systems for a clean finished run. When planning power capacity, pair this strip with a UPS or battery backup upstream to protect connected equipment from power events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the NM20GBA412 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The NM20GBA412 is TAA compliant, making it eligible for GSA schedule purchases and federal or state government projects requiring Trade Agreements Act-compliant components.

Q: What is the outlet spacing on the NM20GBA412?

A: Receptacles are spaced 12 in (30.5 cm) apart, providing enough clearance to use bulkier power adapters without blocking adjacent outlets.

Q: What color is the NM20GBA412?

A: Ivory. This suits finished office environments, security desks, and under-desk or ceiling raceway installations where a white or metallic strip would look out of place.

Q: What is the total length of the NM20GBA412?

A: 4 ft (1.2 m), suitable for running along rack enclosures, under workstations, or within surface-mount raceway channels.

Q: Is the NM20GBA412 metallic or non-metallic?

A: Non-metallic. The NM-series housing reduces weight and avoids corrosion issues in mixed-material rack and wall installations.

James Everett

The NM20GBA412's 12 in receptacle spacing is the detail I keep coming back to on security desk and rack installations — I've seen more half-blocked outlet strips than I can count, and this spacing genuinely prevents the problem. On a 4 ft run, you get predictable outlet placement that works with the adapter profiles typical in access control and IP surveillance gear.

Technical Highlights:

• TAA Compliance: The NM20GBA412 clears the sourcing requirement on every GSA or federally funded project without a waiver — drop it in the BOM and move on.
• 12 in Outlet Spacing: 30.5 cm between receptacles means a wide transformer block on one outlet won't shadow the next — relevant when mixing camera PSUs, card reader power supplies, and networking gear on the same strip.
• Non-Metallic Housing: Lighter than steel-channel alternatives, and no galvanic issues when routed through mixed-material enclosures or surface raceways in older buildings.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify circuit load before commissioning — the NM20GBA412's specs don't include a rated amperage in the available evidence, so confirm with Middle Atlantic's published circuit rating for the NM20GBA series before connecting high-draw equipment.
• Ivory finish is a fit for finished commercial interiors; if the installation is in an industrial or data-center environment where color matching matters, confirm the finish works before ordering multiples.

Best positioned in security operations center (SOC) consoles, access control head-end racks, and AV/IT credenzas in government or healthcare facilities where TAA compliance is a contract requirement and outlet spacing is a practical installation concern.