Middle Atlantic Plgmd 5FT.SGL CRT 12IN.O - WH20GB512

Middle Atlantic WH20GB512 Aluminum Plugmold Multioutlet Strip

Overview

The Middle Atlantic WH20GB512 is a 5 ft (1.5 m) aluminum plugmold multioutlet strip finished in white, designed for structured rack and wall installations where clean power distribution and government procurement compliance matter. With 12-inch (30.5 cm) receptacle spacing across a 5-foot run, it delivers predictable outlet placement for AV racks, security equipment enclosures, and commercial infrastructure deployments. TAA compliance makes it directly eligible for federal, state, and municipal purchasing programs without additional sourcing headaches.

This is a Middle Atlantic power distribution product engineered for the kind of installations where outlet placement is planned, not improvised — think structured rack builds, server room wall strips, and integrated AV/security enclosures where cable management and outlet access need to line up with the rest of the design.

Key Features

• 5 ft (1.5 m) Length: Covers a full rack bay or standard wall run without extension cords. Long enough to serve a 4-6U equipment cluster without daisy-chaining, short enough to keep wiring tidy in half-rack or mid-size enclosures.
• 12-Inch Receptacle Spacing: At 30.5 cm between outlets, you get enough clearance for bulky transformer plugs side-by-side without blocking adjacent receptacles — a practical detail that matters when you're powering a mix of power bricks and standard plugs in the same strip.
• White Finish: Blends cleanly into white-painted walls, light-colored enclosures, and open-office or retail AV installations where black hardware would stand out. Specify white explicitly if your rack or wall aesthetic requires it.
• TAA Compliant: Sourced from TAA-compliant countries of origin, satisfying Trade Agreements Act requirements for GSA schedules, DoD procurement, and other government contracts. If your project involves any federal or state funding streams, TAA compliance on infrastructure components like this prevents last-minute substitution headaches during compliance review.
• Aluminum Construction: Aluminum housing provides grounding continuity and long-term durability compared to plastic-shell strips — relevant in rack environments where the strip may be permanently installed and rarely accessed after commissioning.

Integration & Compatibility

The WH20GB512 is part of the plugmold multioutlet strip family from Middle Atlantic, designed to integrate with standard rack and wall raceway systems. The 5 ft length suits full-height rack side rails, horizontal cable trays, and wall-mounted AV/security enclosures. Pair it with appropriate Middle Atlantic raceway and cord covers for a finished, code-compliant installation. For larger power distribution needs across multiple rack positions, review the broader rack PDU and power strip options to right-size outlet count and circuit protection for your application.

When planning outlet count: at 12-inch spacing on a 5 ft strip, expect approximately 5 usable receptacle positions (spacing from the end cap will vary by configuration). Verify outlet count from the manufacturer's current product page before specifying if your design requires a precise number.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic WH20GB512 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The WH20GB512 is confirmed TAA compliant, making it eligible for GSA schedule purchases and other government procurement programs requiring Trade Agreements Act compliance.

Q: How long is the WH20GB512 and what is the outlet spacing?

A: The WH20GB512 is 5 ft (1.5 m) long with receptacle spacing of 12 inches (30.5 cm) between outlets.

Q: What color is the WH20GB512?

A: The WH20GB512 is finished in white, suitable for light-colored enclosures, white rack interiors, and wall installations where a white finish is specified.

Q: Can the WH20GB512 be used in a government or federal installation?

A: Yes. TAA compliance on the WH20GB512 means it satisfies Trade Agreements Act requirements for federal, state, and municipal purchasing programs.

Q: What material is the WH20GB512 housing made from?

A: The WH20GB512 uses an aluminum housing, which provides grounding continuity and durability for permanent rack or wall installations.

Eden Phillips

The WH20GB512 comes up regularly in government-adjacent rack builds specifically because of its TAA compliance status — it is a straightforward aluminum plugmold strip at 5 ft with 12-inch receptacle spacing, but that TAA designation is what clears it for federal and state procurement without substitution risk at closeout.

Technical Highlights:

• 5 ft Run with 12-In Spacing: Practical for a single rack bay or wall-mount run — the 30.5 cm gap between receptacles accommodates bulky transformer plugs without blocking neighbors, which matters in mixed-device rack builds.
• TAA Compliance: Verified on this SKU — covers GSA schedule and most federal/state procurement gating requirements. Specify this explicitly in your submittal package to avoid last-minute substitutions during compliance review.
• Aluminum Housing: Provides a grounding path and outlasts plastic-shell strips in permanently installed rack environments where the strip is commissioned once and left in place for years.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify actual outlet count directly with the manufacturer before finalizing a design that requires a precise number of receptacles — spacing and end-cap geometry affect the usable total on a 5 ft run.
• White finish is a deliberate spec, not a default — if your rack or wall installation uses black hardware throughout, confirm the finish before ordering to avoid a color mismatch on a permanently installed component.

The WH20GB512 is the right call for TAA-gated government facility rack builds, courtroom AV installations, and any commercial enclosure where federal or state procurement compliance is a hard requirement alongside a clean white finish.