Middle Atlantic Plgmd 6FT.SGL CRT 12IN.O - BK20GB612

Middle Atlantic BK20GB612 Aluminum Plugmold Multi-Outlet Strip

Overview

The Middle Atlantic BK20GB612 is a 6 ft (1.8 m) aluminum plugmold multi-outlet strip finished in black with receptacles spaced every 12 inches (30.5 cm). It is TAA compliant, making it a viable option for government, federal agency, and publicly funded institutional deployments where Trade Agreements Act sourcing requirements apply. If you are specifying power distribution for an AV rack, security equipment enclosure, or structured wiring bay and need clean, evenly distributed outlet placement without a bulky PDU footprint, this strip fits squarely in that role. Explore the full Middle Atlantic catalog for compatible rack enclosures and accessories that pair with this unit.

Key Features

• 6 ft (1.8 m) Total Length: Covers the full usable height of a standard 12U–14U open-frame rack or fills a mid-section of a taller 24U–42U enclosure. At 1.8 m, you get meaningful outlet real estate without running a full-length strip where it isn't needed — useful when segmenting power zones inside a cabinet.
• 12-inch (30.5 cm) Receptacle Spacing: Wide spacing prevents wall-wart and brick-style adapters from blocking adjacent outlets — a recurring frustration in AV and security racks where half the devices ship with oversized power supplies. At 12 in between centers, you can typically plug in chunky adapters side by side without losing positions.
• Black Aluminum Construction: Black finish integrates cleanly into standard black rack enclosures and open-frame structures without standing out visually. Aluminum construction keeps the strip rigid and durable under the thermal cycling common in enclosed equipment racks.
• TAA Compliant: Sourced in compliance with the Trade Agreements Act — a hard procurement requirement for U.S. federal, state, and DoD contracts, as well as many state and municipal bids. Specifying a TAA-compliant power distribution strip at the BOM stage avoids a last-minute substitution when the procurement office reviews country-of-origin documentation.

Integration & Compatibility

The BK20GB612 is designed to integrate into Middle Atlantic rack enclosures and open-frame structures where surface-mount or raceway-style power distribution is preferred over a discrete 1U or 2U PDU. The 12-inch receptacle spacing accommodates a range of standard NEMA plug types. When planning your rack power layout, consider pairing this strip with a rack enclosure from the same family to ensure mounting compatibility. For projects requiring metered or switched PDUs with remote monitoring, this basic strip serves the outlets-only use case — factor that into your specification if your facility management team requires per-outlet load visibility. Review your rack power planning before committing to outlet count and strip length for dense equipment deployments. If your deployment includes UPS integration, verify that the upstream circuit and any surge protection device are sized appropriately for the aggregate load across all connected equipment — the BK20GB612 itself does not include surge suppression or circuit breakers based on available specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic BK20GB612 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The BK20GB612 is TAA compliant, making it suitable for federal, state, and municipal procurement projects where Trade Agreements Act sourcing documentation is required.

Q: What is the total length of the BK20GB612?

A: The BK20GB612 is 6 ft (1.8 m) long.

Q: How far apart are the receptacles on the BK20GB612?

A: Receptacles are spaced 12 inches (30.5 cm) apart. This wide spacing helps prevent oversized power adapters from blocking adjacent outlets.

Q: What color is the BK20GB612?

A: The BK20GB612 is finished in black, consistent with standard black rack enclosure aesthetics.

Q: Does the BK20GB612 include surge protection or a circuit breaker?

A: Based on available manufacturer specifications, surge suppression and circuit protection are not listed features of the BK20GB612. Verify upstream protection requirements with your facility's electrical plan.

Jerry Tildsen

The BK20GB612's 12-inch receptacle spacing is the spec I always flag first when a contractor is stuffing a rack with camera encoders, access control panels, and NVR appliances — every one of those ships with a bulky wall-wart, and at standard 6-inch spacing you lose half your outlets before you plug in the second device. At 12 inches, the BK20GB612 gives you actual usable positions across the full 6 ft run.

Technical Highlights:

• 6 ft (1.8 m) Length: Sized to serve mid-height rack sections or full-height open-frame structures — long enough to cover a 14U zone without running a full-cabinet strip where you don't need one.
• 12 in (30.5 cm) Receptacle Spacing: Designed specifically for deployments with oversized power bricks — eliminates the outlet-blocking problem that plagues tighter strips in mixed AV/security enclosures.
• TAA Compliant: Clears the procurement gate for U.S. federal, DoD, and government-funded installations without requiring a product substitution at bid review.

Deployment Considerations:

• Plan your outlet count before specifying length — at 12-inch spacing across 6 ft, you get a limited number of positions, so a dense rack with 10+ devices may need a second strip or a supplemental PDU.
• The BK20GB612 does not include surge suppression or metering based on available specs — if your facility management team requires per-outlet monitoring or upstream surge protection, that needs to come from a separate device in the power chain.

The BK20GB612 is the right call for a government security integration rack — courthouse AV/security consolidation, a federal building access control head-end, or a DoD facility enclosure — where TAA compliance is a hard procurement requirement and the equipment mix is heavy on brick-style adapters that need room to breathe.