Middle Atlantic Plgmd 6FT.2 CRT 18IN. OC - V20GBA618

Middle Atlantic V20GBA618 Steel Plugmold Multioutlet Strip, 6 ft, 18-in Spacing

Overview

The Middle Atlantic V20GBA618 is a 6-foot steel plugmold multioutlet strip designed for structured AV, security, and low-voltage equipment installations where clean, distributed power access matters. With outlets spaced 18 inches (45.7 cm) apart along the full 1.8-meter run, it gives technicians enough clearance to plug in adjacent transformer-style power supplies without blocking neighboring outlets — a practical concern in rack-adjacent cable troughs and equipment rooms. The ivory finish suits surface-mount installations in light-colored walls or ceiling cable raceway systems. TAA compliance makes this a straightforward procurement for U.S. federal, state, and local government projects subject to the Trade Agreements Act.

Key Features

• 6 ft (1.8 m) length: Spans a standard equipment run without mid-run splicing — enough coverage for a typical surveillance head-end cabinet surround or a single rack bay's perimeter.
• 18-inch receptacle spacing: Wide outlet pitch prevents bulky AC adapters and wall-wart power supplies from blocking adjacent outlets, a recurring problem in dense low-voltage closets where multiple small devices each need their own plug.
• TAA compliant: Meets Trade Agreements Act sourcing requirements, clearing the procurement hurdle for GSA schedules, government integrators, and federally funded projects without additional country-of-origin documentation.
• Ivory finish: Matches standard commercial wall and ceiling finishes for surface-mount applications where the strip will be visible — avoids the visual mismatch of a black unit on a white raceway run.

Integration and Compatibility

The V20GBA618 is part of Middle Atlantic's plugmold and raceway line, which is widely deployed alongside power distribution and rack accessory solutions in commercial AV and security installations. It installs into Middle Atlantic's GBA steel multioutlet raceway channel, making it compatible with the broader Middle Atlantic raceway system. Consult a power distribution unit selector if your application requires metered, switched, or surge-protected outlet control — this strip provides straightforward outlet distribution without those features.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the V20GBA618 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The V20GBA618 is verified TAA compliant, making it eligible for U.S. federal and government procurement under GSA schedules and Trade Agreements Act requirements.

Q: What is the outlet spacing on the V20GBA618?

A: Outlets are spaced 18 inches (45.7 cm) apart along the 6-foot strip, providing enough clearance for bulky AC adapters without blocking neighboring receptacles.

Q: What color is the V20GBA618?

A: The V20GBA618 is finished in ivory, suited for surface-mount installations in light-colored walls or raceway systems.

Q: What raceway system does the V20GBA618 fit?

A: The V20GBA618 is designed to install into Middle Atlantic's GBA steel multioutlet raceway channel as part of their Steel Plugmold Multioutlet System.

Karl Wilson

The V20GBA618 gets specified when the job calls for distributed outlet access along a raceway run without crowding — the 18-inch spacing is the deciding spec here. In security and AV head-ends, you routinely deal with DC power supplies, camera encoders, and small network gear each drawing from a wall-wart or bloc adapter. Pack those onto a strip with 6-inch spacing and you immediately block adjacent outlets. At 18 inches, that problem goes away.

Technical Highlights:

• 18-inch outlet pitch: At 45.7 cm between receptacles, oversized AC adapters fit without sacrificing neighboring outlets — the practical bottleneck in dense low-voltage head-ends.
• 6 ft continuous run: 1.8 meters covers a standard equipment bay perimeter or a single-wall cable trough run without mid-point splicing or junction connectors.
• TAA compliance: Cleared for federal and government procurement without supplemental sourcing documentation — simplifies the spec sheet submission on GSA or bid-driven jobs.

Deployment Considerations:

• The GBA raceway channel must be ordered separately — the V20GBA618 is the outlet insert that drops into the channel, not a standalone surface-mount strip with its own housing.
• Ivory finish is the only color option documented for this SKU; if your raceway run is black or gray, verify finish compatibility with the channel color before ordering to avoid a visible mismatch.

Best fit for government or education security integrations where TAA compliance is a hard procurement requirement and the installation involves a GBA steel raceway run needing clean, spaced outlet distribution across a 6-foot equipment zone.