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Middle Atlantic S20GB306 Plugmold 3 ft Single-Circuit Power Strip, 6 in Outlet Spacing

Overview

The Middle Atlantic S20GB306 is a 3 ft (0.9 m) aluminum Plugmold multioutlet strip with receptacles spaced every 6 in (15.2 cm). It is TAA-compliant, making it a viable option for government projects and federally funded deployments where Trade Agreements Act conformance is required. The stainless steel finish integrates cleanly into rack enclosures, equipment bays, and under-counter installations where a finished appearance matters alongside function. For integrators building out compliant rack power distribution, the Middle Atlantic product line offers a broad range of power and infrastructure accessories designed around the same form-factor standards.

Key Features

• 3 ft (0.9 m) Length: The 3 ft run fits comfortably inside a standard 2-post or 4-post open rack bay without overhanging the rear rails — a practical length for equipment rooms where cable management matters and longer strips create routing headaches.
• 6 in (15.2 cm) Receptacle Spacing: Six-inch outlet spacing accommodates most standard plug bodies side by side without crowding. Wall-wart power supplies and IEC-brick adapters that would block adjacent outlets on tighter strips can coexist here — a detail that matters when powering a mixed row of security appliances, managed switches, or access control panels.
• Stainless Steel Finish: The stainless steel color resists fingerprints and blends with rack infrastructure in finished security operation centers or AV-integrated environments where exposed equipment is client-visible. It is also more durable in high-humidity or light-industrial surroundings than painted surfaces.
• TAA Compliant: The S20GB306 meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, clearing the procurement gate for U.S. federal contracts, GSA schedules, state and local government bids, and educational institutions with federal funding constraints. Verify TAA status at the purchase-order level for your specific contract vehicle.

Integration & Compatibility

The S20GB306 is designed for surface or raceway mounting in standard rack and equipment enclosure environments. The 6 in outlet spacing is compatible with a wide range of commercial plug types. It pairs naturally with rack power distribution infrastructure — PDUs, UPS units, and power conditioning equipment — in security head-end rooms, IT closets, and surveillance equipment bays. For projects where power planning is a critical path item, reviewing a rack power planning guide before specifying outlet count and strip length will prevent under-provisioned installations. Where multiple strips are required across a rack accessory build-out, the consistent stainless steel finish maintains a uniform appearance across the enclosure. Middle Atlantic's Plugmold line integrates within standard EIA-310 rack environments without modification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the S20GB306 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The S20GB306 is TAA compliant, making it eligible for use on U.S. federal government contracts and GSA schedule purchases where Trade Agreements Act conformance is required.

Q: What is the receptacle spacing on the S20GB306?

A: Receptacles are spaced 6 in (15.2 cm) apart along the 3 ft strip. This spacing accommodates standard plug bodies and most wall-wart adapters without blocking adjacent outlets.

Q: What color or finish is the S20GB306?

A: The S20GB306 is finished in stainless steel, suitable for client-visible installations and environments where a professional appearance is required.

Q: What is the total length of the S20GB306?

A: The strip measures 3 ft (0.9 m) in total length, fitting standard rack and equipment bay installations without rear-rail overhang.

Jerry Tildsen

The S20GB306 is one of those infrastructure line items that gets specified quickly and then causes problems if the wrong spacing was chosen — the 6 in (15.2 cm) receptacle spacing on this strip is genuinely the deciding spec. I've seen integrators pull a 4 in strip off the shelf only to discover that two adjacent wall-warts physically cannot coexist, which means rewiring or adding a second strip mid-install.

Technical Highlights:

• 6 in Outlet Spacing: At 15.2 cm center-to-center, this is one of the more accommodating spacings in the Plugmold line — wall-wart power supplies for access control readers, managed PoE switches, and similar security appliances sit side by side without conflict.
• 3 ft Run Length: The 0.9 m length maps cleanly to a single vertical bay or a half-rack horizontal run. Long enough to serve a row of gear; short enough that you are not fighting excess cord behind the panel.
• TAA Compliance: Verified TAA status on the S20GB306 means this strip clears the procurement gate on government bids and GSA contract vehicles without requiring a substitution mid-project.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify outlet count against your load before specifying — the 3 ft / 6 in configuration yields a fixed number of receptacles, and adding a second strip mid-rack is cleaner to plan up front than to retrofit.
• No amperage, circuit rating, or surge protection data is published in available evidence for this SKU — confirm electrical ratings directly with Middle Atlantic before using this strip in a high-density power run or UPS-backed circuit.

This strip is the right fit for a government-funded physical security head-end room where TAA compliance is a hard procurement requirement and the mixed plug population of access control panels, video encoders, and managed switches demands the breathing room that 6 in spacing provides.