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Middle Atlantic V20GB306 3 ft Aluminum Plugmold Multioutlet Strip

Overview

The Middle Atlantic V20GB306 is a 3-foot aluminum plugmold multioutlet strip designed for rack enclosures, AV infrastructure, and security equipment installations where organized, evenly spaced power distribution matters. At 36 inches wide with receptacles spaced every 6 inches (15.2 cm), it delivers predictable outlet placement that simplifies cable management and avoids the transformer-block collisions that plague standard power strips in dense equipment racks. TAA compliance makes it a viable option for government and public-sector projects where country-of-origin requirements apply.

If you're specifying rack power for a security head-end, surveillance NVR bay, or AV control room, the V20GB306 sits in the plugmold category of Middle Atlantic's power lineup — a surface-mount aluminum strip that installs along a raceway or directly to a rack's interior rail, keeping receptacles accessible without adding bulk to the front panel. Explore the broader Middle Atlantic catalog for complementary rack power, cooling, and cable management solutions.

Key Features

• 36-inch length (3 ft) with 6-inch receptacle spacing: Outlets land at predictable intervals — critical when you're lining up power bricks for cameras, NVRs, or access control panels. The 6-inch (15.2 cm) spacing means standard wall-wart adapters won't block adjacent outlets, a recurring problem on tightly packed strips.
• Low-profile form factor — 1.25 in H × 0.88 in D: At under an inch deep and just over an inch tall, the V20GB306 fits inside shallow rack enclosures and along raceways without consuming usable depth. For rack power distribution in space-constrained security closets, this profile matters.
• Aluminum construction, ivory finish: Metal housing holds up to the physical demands of a rack environment better than plastic alternatives — resists cracking, doesn't warp under thermal cycling, and provides a grounding path back to the enclosure. Ivory finish blends with most rack interior aesthetics.
• TAA Compliant: The V20GB306 meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, qualifying it for GSA schedule purchases and federal government deployments where product origin must be documented. If your project requires TAA, this is a confirmed match — not an assumption.
• Surface-mount / raceway integration: Designed to install in Wiremold-style aluminum raceways or directly onto rack interior surfaces. For integrators wiring a security rack, this means clean horizontal power runs with outlets landing exactly where the gear sits.
• Width matches standard rack interior runs: At 36 inches, a single unit spans a typical 19-inch rack interior with clearance to spare, or covers a wall-mounted raceway segment without requiring a splice.

Integration and Compatibility

The V20GB306 is part of Middle Atlantic's plugmold multioutlet strip family and is designed to integrate with Wiremold and Legrand AV raceway systems. It installs horizontally inside rack enclosures or along surface-mounted raceways using standard mounting hardware. The aluminum housing and receptacle footprint are compatible with standard NEMA 5-15 plug profiles.

For security integration projects pairing this strip with active equipment, pair it with an appropriate UPS or surge-protected power distribution unit upstream — the V20GB306 itself provides no surge suppression or circuit protection. Consider complementing it with a UPS or power conditioner to protect downstream surveillance and access control hardware.

The TAA-compliant status aligns with federal procurement requirements. If your bid specification calls out TAA compliance for all rack components, the V20GB306 is documented as meeting that standard. Review your project's rack planning guide to confirm outlet count and strip positioning before finalizing your power layout.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic V20GB306 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The V20GB306 is confirmed TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant, making it eligible for GSA schedule purchases and federal government deployments with country-of-origin requirements.

Q: What is the receptacle spacing on the V20GB306?

A: Receptacles are spaced 6 inches (15.2 cm) apart across the 36-inch (3 ft) length of the strip.

Q: What are the physical dimensions of the V20GB306?

A: The V20GB306 measures 36 inches wide (91.4 cm), 1.25 inches tall (3.2 cm), and 0.88 inches deep (2.2 cm).

Q: Does the V20GB306 include surge protection?

A: The source evidence does not indicate built-in surge protection on this model. It is a plugmold multioutlet strip — pair it with an upstream surge protector or UPS for equipment protection.

Q: What color is the V20GB306?

A: The V20GB306 is finished in ivory.

Q: Can the V20GB306 be used in government or public-sector security projects?

A: Yes. TAA compliance is confirmed for this SKU, which satisfies the country-of-origin documentation requirements common in government security and AV infrastructure bids.

Jerry Tildsen

The V20GB306 is a detail product that tends to get overlooked in spec sheets until someone on-site discovers their transformer blocks are fighting for the same outlet. That 6-inch receptacle spacing is the spec that matters here — at 15.2 cm between outlets, you're working with enough clearance for most standard adapters side-by-side without sacrificing adjacent positions.

Technical Highlights:

• 6-inch outlet spacing: Avoids the single most common plugmold failure mode in rack installations — oversized adapters blocking neighbors. At 6 inches, most brick-style power supplies coexist cleanly.
• 0.88-inch depth profile: Under an inch deep means this strip doesn't compromise rear cable clearance in shallow enclosures. That's a real constraint in wall-mount security racks where depth is the limiting dimension.
• TAA compliance confirmed: Documented at the SKU level for the V20GB306 — not a brand-level assumption. Useful when your project specs require written TAA attestation per line item, which is common in government integrations.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 36 inches, this strip spans a standard rack bay interior cleanly. Plan your mounting position early — it installs horizontally, so vertical clearance for the 1.25-inch height needs to be accounted for in your rack layout before other equipment is seated.
• No surge suppression or overcurrent protection is specified for this unit. Don't use it as a standalone power solution for sensitive security equipment — it belongs downstream of a protected PDU or UPS, not as the first point of protection off the wall circuit.

The V20GB306 is the right specification for government facility security head-ends or AV control rooms where TAA compliance is a hard bid requirement and outlet spacing is being designed around known equipment profiles rather than guessed at after the fact.