Middle Atlantic Plgmd 2 Crct 12IN. OC 5FT - NM20GBA512

Middle Atlantic NM20GBA512 Nonmetallic Plugmold Multioutlet Strip

Overview

The Middle Atlantic NM20GBA512 is a 5-foot nonmetallic plugmold multioutlet strip designed for structured power distribution in rack enclosures, AV equipment rooms, and security infrastructure installations. With receptacles spaced at 12 inches on-center across a 5-foot (1.5 m) run, this unit gives integrators predictable outlet placement for equipment with bulky power bricks or side-exiting cords — the spacing prevents adjacent outlets from blocking each other when wide adapters are in use.

TAA compliance makes the NM20GBA512 a direct fit for federal, state, and municipal projects where Trade Agreements Act sourcing requirements apply. If your project involves government facilities, court buildings, military installations, or public-sector security deployments, TAA compliance is often a hard bid requirement — this unit satisfies that without a waiver or substitution.

Key Features

• 5 ft (1.5 m) Length: Spans a standard rack bay or equipment-room wall run without needing an extension. At 5 feet, you get practical coverage for a two-post or four-post rack section, or a horizontal power distribution run along a server room wall — long enough to matter, short enough to manage cleanly without excess cord.
• 12-inch On-Center Receptacle Spacing: This is the spec that determines whether plug bodies interfere with each other. At 12 inches between outlets, bulkier wall-wart adapters (common on IP cameras, access control readers, and AV gear) fit side by side without physical conflict. Tighter spacing — common on consumer power strips — creates dead outlets the moment oversized adapters are installed. This spacing eliminates that problem in professionally installed systems.
• Nonmetallic Construction: The NM-series body avoids the grounding and electromagnetic interference considerations that come with metallic raceway in mixed-signal environments. In equipment rooms housing both data networking gear and analog security hardware, a nonmetallic housing keeps power distribution simple and avoids inadvertent ground loops from metallic contact with low-voltage infrastructure.
• Ivory Color Finish: Blends into standard commercial wall and ceiling environments without requiring paint. In open-ceiling or exposed-installation scenarios — common in warehouses, retail back-of-house, and older commercial buildings — ivory reads as infrastructure rather than an afterthought. Coordinate with the rest of your Middle Atlantic power and raceway products for a consistent finished appearance.
• TAA Compliant: Verified Trade Agreements Act compliance means this unit can be specified and purchased on GSA schedules and government contracts without sourcing exceptions. For integrators bidding on public-sector physical security, surveillance, or access control projects, TAA compliance on every component — including power distribution — is a contract requirement, not a preference.
• Plugmold System Integration: As part of the broader plugmold and power distribution product line, the NM20GBA512 is designed to work within a coordinated power infrastructure approach. Plugmold systems allow modular outlet strip deployment across a facility with consistent form factor, mounting hardware, and finish — relevant when you're standardizing power distribution across multiple equipment rooms or headend locations in a campus-scale deployment.

Integration and Compatibility

The NM20GBA512 fits naturally into rack enclosure and equipment room power planning alongside complementary Middle Atlantic raceway components. The 12-inch outlet spacing pairs well with commercial PoE injectors, IP camera local power supplies, and AV amplifiers — all of which tend to use standard plug bodies that fit cleanly at this spacing. For installations where outlet count is a primary concern, the 5-foot run at 12-inch OC yields predictable capacity planning: five outlets across the strip, no outlet blocked by adjacent hardware.

TAA compliance aligns this unit with government and federal security projects where sourcing documentation is audited. Pair with TAA-compliant switching, cameras, and access control hardware to maintain a fully compliant bill of materials from infrastructure to edge devices.

The ivory finish integrates into commercial environments without modification. For installations requiring a specific color match or surface-mount profile in finished spaces, confirm with your project architect that ivory matches the specified finish standard before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic NM20GBA512 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The NM20GBA512 is verified TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant, making it eligible for use on GSA schedule purchases and federal, state, and municipal government contracts that require TAA sourcing.

Q: What is the outlet spacing on the NM20GBA512?

A: Receptacles are spaced 12 inches (30.5 cm) on-center. This spacing accommodates oversized plug bodies and wall adapters without blocking adjacent outlets — a practical advantage over tighter-spaced consumer strips in professional AV and security installations.

Q: What is the total length of the NM20GBA512?

A: The strip measures 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length, suitable for a standard rack bay run or equipment room wall-mount installation.

Q: What color is the NM20GBA512?

A: The NM20GBA512 is finished in ivory, which blends into standard commercial wall and ceiling environments without requiring paint or color-matching work.

Q: Is the NM20GBA512 metallic or nonmetallic?

A: The NM20GBA512 uses nonmetallic (NM-series) construction. This avoids grounding and EMI complications in mixed-signal equipment rooms where metallic raceway could create ground loop issues with low-voltage security and data hardware.