Middle Atlantic Plgmd 2 Crct 12IN.OC 4FT. - NM24GBA412

Middle Atlantic NM24GBA412 Nonmetallic Plugmold Multioutlet Strip

Overview

The Middle Atlantic NM24GBA412 is a 4 ft (1.2 m) nonmetallic Plugmold multioutlet assembly with outlets spaced at 12-inch (30.5 cm) intervals — a practical, low-profile power distribution solution for AV racks, security equipment enclosures, and structured wiring installations where you need evenly distributed outlet access without the bulk of a traditional raceway. TAA compliant out of the box, it fits federal, state, and municipal procurement requirements without any additional sourcing effort.

If you're deploying rack-mounted equipment that needs multiple discrete power drop points rather than a single high-density PDU, the NM24GBA412 slots into that role cleanly. The nonmetallic construction keeps weight down and eliminates the grounding complications that come with metallic raceways in sensitive signal environments.

Key Features

• 4 ft (1.2 m) Length: Long enough to span a standard 2U or 3U rack section or run along an equipment shelf, giving you consistent outlet coverage across the full width of most enclosures without cutting or splicing.
• 12-Inch (30.5 cm) Outlet Spacing (GBA Configuration): Outlets every 12 inches mean you get predictable, even power distribution — useful when powering devices that have bulky transformer plugs or right-angle adapters that would block adjacent outlets on tighter-spaced strips. No fighting for space between plugs.
• GBA Device Configuration: The GBA configuration designates the specific outlet and body arrangement for this model. Verify your enclosure's receptacle format matches GBA before ordering if you're standardizing across an existing Middle Atlantic infrastructure.
• Nonmetallic Construction: The NM-series body avoids metallic enclosure issues in RF-sensitive or mixed-signal installations. Lighter than equivalent steel raceways, and no exposed grounding conductor to manage during installation in finished spaces or above ceilings.
• TAA Compliant: Verified TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance means this unit qualifies for government and federally funded deployments — GSA schedule projects, DoD facilities, public safety installations, and education sector builds subject to procurement rules. No compliance workaround needed.
• Middle Atlantic Ecosystem Integration: Designed to pair with Middle Atlantic rack enclosures and power management components. If you're already running Middle Atlantic cabinets or UPS systems, this slots into the same ecosystem without adapter hardware or third-party fit concerns.

Integration & Compatibility

The NM24GBA412 is built for use within rack power distribution and structured enclosure environments. It pairs naturally with Middle Atlantic rack cabinets, equipment shelves, and cable management systems. For installations requiring surge protection or UPS backup, position this strip downstream of a compatible surge suppressor or UPS unit — the NM24GBA412 itself is a passive distribution strip and does not include surge suppression or circuit protection.

When planning a multi-strip installation, confirm your branch circuit amperage and the total connected load against your building's electrical panel. The 12-inch outlet spacing on the NM24GBA412 is compatible with most standard wall transformer and IEC plug formats, but measure your deepest plug body against the 12-inch pitch before committing to a full-rack build. For TAA-governed projects, retain the product documentation confirming GBA configuration and TAA status for procurement audit purposes.

Integrators deploying this alongside PoE network switches or camera systems should account for total rack power draw when sizing circuits — the NM24GBA412 provides the outlet distribution layer, but upstream circuit capacity determines actual load headroom. Consider pairing with a rack power management solution if load monitoring or remote switching is a project requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic NM24GBA412 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The NM24GBA412 is verified TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant, making it eligible for government, GSA schedule, and federally funded procurement without additional sourcing documentation.

Q: What is the outlet spacing on the NM24GBA412?

A: Outlets are spaced at 12 inches (30.5 cm) on center. This even spacing accommodates bulky transformer plugs and right-angle adapters without blocking adjacent outlets.

Q: How long is the NM24GBA412?

A: The NM24GBA412 is 4 feet (1.2 meters) in total length — suitable for spanning a standard equipment shelf or rack section.

Q: What does the GBA device configuration mean?

A: GBA designates the specific outlet style and body arrangement for this Plugmold model. Verify your installation's required receptacle format matches GBA before ordering, particularly if standardizing across an existing Middle Atlantic power infrastructure.

Q: Does the NM24GBA412 include surge protection?

A: No. Based on available specifications, the NM24GBA412 is a passive multioutlet distribution strip. It does not include built-in surge suppression or circuit protection. Install it downstream of a dedicated surge suppressor or UPS if protection is required.

Q: Is the NM24GBA412 compatible with Middle Atlantic rack enclosures?

A: Yes. The NM24GBA412 is part of the Middle Atlantic Plugmold product line and is designed to integrate with Middle Atlantic rack and enclosure systems.

Karl Wilson

The NM24GBA412 is one of those components that integrators overlook until they're building out a government or education project and the procurement office flags every non-TAA item in the BOM. Having TAA compliance already baked into a 4 ft, 12-inch-spaced Plugmold strip eliminates a substitution scramble mid-project — that alone is why I keep this model in my standard public-sector rack template.

Technical Highlights:

• 12-Inch Outlet Spacing: At 30.5 cm on center, this pitch is specifically useful when your rack load includes wall-wart power supplies or dual-plug IEC adapters — you won't be fighting plug-body overlap the way you do on 6-inch strips.
• 4 ft Nonmetallic Body: The 1.2 m length covers a full equipment shelf run without splicing, and the nonmetallic construction avoids the signal-coupling issues you occasionally see with grounded metallic raceways near low-voltage wiring in sensitive AV or security enclosures.
• TAA Compliance: Verified at the SKU level — NM24GBA412 meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, which matters for any project touching federal funding, GSA schedules, or state cooperative purchasing contracts.

Deployment Considerations:

• The NM24GBA412 is a passive distribution strip — no surge suppression, no overcurrent protection beyond what your branch circuit provides. Always position it downstream of a rated surge suppressor or UPS in any rack build that has equipment worth protecting.
• GBA is a specific outlet and body configuration. If you're mixing this into an existing Middle Atlantic power infrastructure, confirm the GBA format against your installed base before ordering in volume — Plugmold offers multiple configuration variants that are not interchangeable.

For public-sector security integrations — courthouse AV racks, campus surveillance enclosures, municipal emergency operations centers — the NM24GBA412 is the right strip when TAA compliance is a hard procurement requirement and you need reliable, evenly spaced outlet distribution in a Middle Atlantic enclosure build.