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Middle Atlantic BK20GB306 Aluminum Plugmold Multioutlet Strip

Overview

The Middle Atlantic BK20GB306 is a 3 ft (0.9 m) aluminum plugmold multioutlet strip finished in black, designed for rack enclosures and AV/security equipment cabinets where organized, accessible power distribution matters. The BK20GB306 spaces receptacles at 6 in (15.2 cm) on center — a layout that prevents power bricks from blocking adjacent outlets, a common frustration in densely loaded racks. TAA compliance means it qualifies for federal procurement and government contracts without additional review. If you're outfitting a government facility, a military installation, or any project requiring Trade Agreements Act conformance, this strip checks that box out of the box.

Middle Atlantic is part of the Middle Atlantic product family, a widely deployed line of rack infrastructure and power management solutions across commercial AV, security control rooms, and enterprise IT environments. For broader context on selecting the right rack power distribution solution, reviewing receptacle count, cord length, and mounting orientation relative to your enclosure depth will save a service call later.

Key Features

• 3 ft (0.9 m) Total Length: Sized for mid-depth rack sections and under-desk enclosures. Long enough to serve a row of NVR or switcher equipment without excess cord management overhead — short enough to fit cleanly in half-rack or wall-mount enclosures where a 6 ft strip would overhang.
• 6-Inch On-Center Receptacle Spacing: At 6 in (15.2 cm) between outlets, standard wall-wart adapters sit without covering adjacent receptacles. This is the practical detail that separates a frustrating strip from a functional one in a rack loaded with PoE injectors, small UPS bricks, and access control power supplies.
• Black Aluminum Construction: The black finish integrates cleanly into standard black rack enclosures without the visual mismatch of a grey or silver strip. Aluminum housing provides durability over plastic alternatives in environments with higher ambient temperatures or physical access concerns.
• TAA Compliant: Verified compliant with the Trade Agreements Act — required for GSA Schedule purchases, DoD contracts, and many state and local government procurement programs. Specify this strip on government bids without sourcing exceptions.

Integration & Compatibility

The BK20GB306 is suited for use in rack enclosures and open-frame racks where a short, accessible power strip simplifies equipment wiring. It pairs naturally with rack power management configurations where individual circuit loading needs to stay predictable. The 3 ft form factor makes it a practical fit for wall-mount enclosures, small network closets, and secondary power distribution within a larger rack system. Integrators building out access control panels, NVR stations, or IP intercom head-end equipment will find the outlet spacing directly addresses the transformer-heavy power profiles common in those deployments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the BK20GB306 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The BK20GB306 is verified TAA compliant, making it eligible for GSA Schedule orders, federal contracts, and state/local government projects requiring Trade Agreements Act conformance.

Q: What is the receptacle spacing on the BK20GB306?

A: Receptacles are spaced 6 inches (15.2 cm) on center, which prevents standard wall adapters and power bricks from blocking adjacent outlets.

Q: How long is the BK20GB306?

A: The strip measures 3 ft (0.9 m) in total length, suited for mid-depth racks, wall-mount enclosures, and secondary power distribution positions within a larger rack system.

Q: What color is the BK20GB306?

A: The BK20GB306 is finished in black, designed to integrate cleanly into standard black rack enclosures.

Karl Wilson

The BK20GB306 is one of those components that integrators overlook until they're standing in front of a rack with three wall-wart transformers fighting for two adjacent outlets. The 6-inch on-center spacing is the spec that actually matters here — at that pitch, even oversized adapters sit without conflict, which is directly relevant in access control and NVR head-end racks where transformer-heavy power profiles are the norm rather than the exception.

Technical Highlights:

• 6-In Receptacle Spacing: At 15.2 cm on center, this layout is specifically sized to accommodate power bricks without outlet blocking — a detail that matters in racks loaded with PoE injectors, door controller supplies, and small UPS units.
• 3 ft Length: The 0.9 m form factor fits secondary power distribution positions in wall-mount and half-rack enclosures where a full 6 ft strip would create excess slack requiring additional management.
• TAA Compliance: Verified compliant for government procurement — no sourcing exception required on GSA or DoD bids. Specify it directly on compliant project BOMs.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 3 ft length suits secondary or auxiliary power runs inside an enclosure — if you need to serve a full 12U rack face, plan for multiple strips or a longer primary PDU rather than chaining.
• Verify your enclosure's mounting channel accepts the BK20GB306's physical profile before ordering; Middle Atlantic offers multiple plugmold families with different widths and mounting configurations, and substituting the wrong profile mid-project creates unnecessary delays.

The BK20GB306 is the right call for government security control rooms and federally funded physical security deployments where TAA compliance is a hard procurement requirement and outlet spacing in transformer-heavy racks is a day-one operational concern.