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Middle Atlantic S20GB512 Aluminum Plugmold Multioutlet Strip

The Middle Atlantic S20GB512 is a 5-foot (1.5 m) aluminum plugmold multioutlet strip finished in stainless steel, designed for structured rack and raceway installations where distributed power access and TAA compliance are required. With 12-inch (30.5 cm) receptacle spacing, it suits AV equipment racks, security equipment enclosures, and commercial infrastructure buildouts where you need evenly spaced outlets without adapter crowding.

Key Features

• 5 ft (1.5 m) Length: Sized to serve a standard 42U equipment rack or wall-mounted enclosure without excess cord run — long enough to reach across most rack profiles, short enough to manage cleanly.
• 12-Inch Receptacle Spacing: Outlets spaced at 30.5 cm intervals prevent plug-body interference between adjacent power adapters and larger IEC bricks — a practical detail that matters when you're populating a rack with mixed equipment.
• Stainless Steel Finish: The brushed stainless color blends into aluminum rack enclosures and equipment panels without standing out visually, and resists surface corrosion in humidity-variable equipment rooms.
• TAA Compliant: Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, making the S20GB512 eligible for federal, state, and municipal procurement where TAA compliance is a contract condition — confirm specific contract requirements before ordering.

Integration and Compatibility

The S20GB512 is part of Middle Atlantic's plugmold line, designed to integrate with their rack and raceway systems. It suits installations alongside rack power distribution units where a surface-mount outlet strip complements a primary PDU, or as a standalone solution in smaller enclosures. For larger deployments requiring metered or switched outlet control, review higher-capacity options in the rack power category. If you're planning a structured cable and power installation, the rack accessories section covers compatible raceway and cord management options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic S20GB512 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The S20GB512 is TAA compliant, making it eligible for government and institutional procurement contracts that require Trade Agreements Act compliance. Confirm your specific contract requirements before ordering.

Q: How long is the S20GB512 outlet strip?

A: The S20GB512 is 5 feet (1.5 meters) long.

Q: What is the receptacle spacing on the S20GB512?

A: Receptacles are spaced 12 inches (30.5 cm) apart, which helps prevent plug-body interference when powering multiple devices with bulky adapters.

Q: What color or finish is the S20GB512?

A: The S20GB512 is finished in stainless steel.

Q: Is the S20GB512 suitable for rack installation?

A: Yes. Its 5-foot length and 12-inch outlet spacing make it well-suited for standard equipment racks and wall-mount enclosures. It is part of Middle Atlantic's plugmold and raceway product line.

Marty Allison

The S20GB512 is a straightforward spec — 5 feet of plugmold at 12-inch receptacle spacing in stainless steel — but the details matter when you're finishing out a rack or enclosure build. That 12-inch spacing is the operative number: it's the difference between outlets you can actually use with modern power bricks versus a strip where every other socket is blocked.

Technical Highlights:

• 12-Inch Receptacle Spacing: At 30.5 cm between outlets, you avoid the common problem of oversized adapters blocking adjacent sockets — critical when mixing PoE injectors, UPS adapters, and AV power supplies in the same enclosure.
• 5-Foot Length: Covers the height of a typical 12U to 16U enclosure or a standard rack bay without requiring extension cords or secondary strips, keeping the installation clean and code-compliant.
• TAA Compliance: The S20GB512 clears the TAA gate for federal and state contracts — a spec that often gets checked last but can block a procurement if it's missing.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify outlet count against your device count before ordering — evidence confirms length and spacing but not total receptacle quantity; calculate from 5 ft / 12-inch spacing for your layout planning.
• TAA compliance covers procurement eligibility, not product certification (UL/NRTL listing data is not in the available evidence) — confirm safety listing requirements with your AHJ if required for the installation.

Best fit for government-contract rack buildouts, security equipment enclosures, and AV installations where TAA eligibility and clean outlet spacing are both on the requirements list.