Middle Atlantic Plgmd 6FT. 2 CRT 18IN. OC - G20GBA618

Middle Atlantic G20GBA618 Steel Plugmold Multi-Outlet Strip

Overview

The Middle Atlantic G20GBA618 is a 6 ft (1.8 m) steel plugmold multi-outlet strip designed for structured rack and AV/security installations where consistent outlet spacing and durable construction matter. With receptacles spaced 18 inches (45.7 cm) apart on-center, this unit gives each connected device its own uncluttered outlet position — no transformer blocks competing for adjacent space. Gray finish integrates cleanly into standard rack enclosure aesthetics.

TAA compliance means the G20GBA618 is procurement-eligible for U.S. government projects, federal contracts, and institutional bids that require products sourced in accordance with the Trade Agreements Act — a non-negotiable gate for a growing share of commercial enterprise and government security deployments.

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Key Features

• 6 ft (1.8 m) strip length: Spans a standard 2-post or 4-post rack bay without excess slack — enough coverage for a fully populated 1U or 2U power row without running separate extension runs.
• 18-inch on-center receptacle spacing: Keeps bulky power adapters separated so each outlet is independently usable. If you've fought a wall-wart that blocks the adjacent receptacle in a dense rack, this spacing solves that problem.
• Steel construction: More durable than plastic strip alternatives in environments where racks get vibrated, moved, or worked on regularly — a relevant factor in live production, security head-end rooms, and server closets that aren't climate-controlled.
• Gray color: Matches Middle Atlantic rack enclosure interiors and standard 19-inch rack aesthetics, keeping installations looking professionally finished rather than improvised.
• TAA compliant: Clears the procurement gate for federal, state, and institutional contracts requiring Trade Agreements Act compliance — eliminates a disqualification risk on government security integrations.

Integration & Compatibility

The G20GBA618 is suited for installation inside rack enclosures and open-frame racks where structured power distribution is needed alongside network video recorders, managed switches, or access control panels. The 18-inch spacing accommodates standard NEMA plug profiles without interference. Pair with a rack power management solution for environments that require surge protection or remote monitoring beyond basic strip distribution.

Installers deploying this in security head-end rooms should verify the total outlet count against connected device requirements before specifying — the G20GBA618 works within a broader Middle Atlantic power and rack infrastructure ecosystem that includes matching surge-protected and metered variants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic G20GBA618 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The G20GBA618 is TAA compliant, making it eligible for U.S. federal, state, and institutional procurement contracts that require Trade Agreements Act compliance.

Q: What is the receptacle spacing on the G20GBA618?

A: Receptacles are spaced 18 inches (45.7 cm) on-center, allowing large power adapters to be plugged in without blocking adjacent outlets.

Q: How long is the G20GBA618 plugmold strip?

A: The strip is 6 ft (1.8 m) in length.

Q: What color is the G20GBA618?

A: Gray — consistent with standard Middle Atlantic rack enclosure interiors.

Q: Can the G20GBA618 be used in a government security installation?

A: Yes. TAA compliance means it meets the sourcing requirements for federal and institutional procurement. Confirm your specific contract's compliance requirements with your contracting officer.

James Everett

The G20GBA618 comes up in government and institutional security bids more often than you'd expect precisely because of its TAA compliance status — that single certification eliminates a procurement rejection risk that catches integrators off guard when the spec sheet comes back from the contracting officer. The 18-inch on-center receptacle spacing is the practical differentiator for dense rack builds.

Technical Highlights:

• 18-inch receptacle spacing: At 18 in (45.7 cm) on-center, adjacent outlets don't conflict even with oversized transformer blocks — the spacing is intentional for real-world rack populations, not just spec-sheet aesthetics.
• 6 ft run length: The 1.8 m length covers a standard rack bay in a single run with no splicing, which matters for clean cable management in security head-end builds where inspectors or auditors will see the rack interior.
• TAA compliance: Federal, DoD, and institutional end-users frequently mandate TAA on every procured component — the G20GBA618 clears that gate without requiring a waiver or substitution negotiation.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify total outlet count before specifying on a dense rack build — the 18-inch spacing is generous per-outlet but limits the total number of receptacles in a 6 ft run compared to closer-spaced strips.
• This is a basic distribution strip with no surge protection or metering built in; for environments requiring UPS integration or remote power monitoring, specify a metered or managed PDU alongside this unit.

The G20GBA618 is best positioned for TAA-required government security head-end rooms and institutional AV/security racks where clean outlet spacing and procurement compliance are both on the checklist — not as a primary power protection device, but as the right distribution layer when compliance is non-negotiable.