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Middle Atlantic V24GB618 Steel Plugmold 6-Foot Multi-Outlet Strip

Overview

The Middle Atlantic V24GB618 is a 6-foot (1.8 m) steel Plugmold multi-outlet strip configured for GB-style receptacles with 18-inch (45.7 cm) receptacle spacing. It is part of Middle Atlantic's power and infrastructure line, built for structured rack environments where clean, distributed power delivery matters as much as equipment mounting. TAA compliance makes it a viable option for government and federally funded installations where domestic sourcing requirements apply.

This is not a surge-protected PDU or a managed power distribution unit — it is a straightforward, durable multi-outlet strip designed to put power where you need it inside a cabinet, rack, or wall-mounted enclosure. The GB device configuration and 18-inch outlet spacing are the core differentiators here: spacing receptacles across the full 6-foot run prevents outlet conflicts when wall-wart style power adapters are used on adjacent outlets. If you have ever lost two outlets to one oversized brick, this spacing is the practical fix.

Key Features

• 6-Foot (1.8 m) Length: Spans the depth or height of a standard equipment rack with room to route power to multiple devices. At 6 feet, it works cleanly inside full-height AV racks and security enclosures without requiring an extension.
• 18-Inch (45.7 cm) Receptacle Spacing: Wide outlet spacing prevents bulky transformer-style adapters from physically blocking adjacent receptacles. In rack power distribution for security and AV systems, where wall-wart adapters are common, this is a practical advantage over tightly spaced alternatives.
• GB Device Configuration: The GB configuration designates grounded standard receptacles suited to commercial-grade power deployment in structured cabling and AV rack environments. It matches the outlet type expected in most North American rack installations.
• TAA Compliant: The V24GB618 meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, qualifying it for GSA schedule purchases and federal government projects where TAA compliance is mandated. If your project involves any government end-user, confirm TAA status with your procurement officer — this unit supports that requirement.
• Steel Construction: The Plugmold series uses steel housing, providing mechanical durability appropriate for fixed rack or wall-mount installations in equipment rooms, head-end closets, and security control rooms.
• Structured Power for Cabinet Environments: Rather than running multiple individual cords to a single point, the V24GB618 distributes power across 6 feet of the enclosure. This supports cleaner cable management and reduces strain on individual outlet points in rack infrastructure builds.

Integration and Compatibility

The V24GB618 is a passive multi-outlet strip — it does not include surge suppression, circuit breakers, or remote monitoring, which means it integrates into any rack environment without protocol configuration. It is compatible with standard North American 120V power circuits. For deployments requiring surge protection or remote outlet switching, pair it with a managed PDU upstream; the V24GB618 handles the last-mile outlet distribution within the enclosure.

This strip is well-suited to security rack and enclosure builds where a small number of devices — NVRs, switches, access control panels, intercom power supplies — need distributed outlet access inside a single cabinet. The 18-inch spacing accommodates typical transformer-style power supplies used across security and AV peripheral devices without outlet conflicts.

For installations requiring more outlets in a shorter run, or for 240V international environments, the V24GB618 is not the correct fit — select a variant with tighter spacing or an appropriate voltage rating from the same Plugmold family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic V24GB618 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The V24GB618 is confirmed TAA compliant, making it eligible for GSA schedule and federally funded projects with domestic sourcing requirements.

Q: What is the receptacle spacing on the V24GB618?

A: Receptacle spacing is 18 inches (45.7 cm). This wide spacing prevents oversized power adapters and wall-wart bricks from blocking adjacent outlets.

Q: What length is the V24GB618 strip?

A: The V24GB618 is 6 feet (1.8 m) in length, sized for standard full-height rack and cabinet installations.

Q: What does the GB device configuration mean on the V24GB618?

A: GB designates grounded standard North American receptacles. This is the standard commercial outlet configuration for rack and enclosure power distribution in North American installations.

Q: Does the V24GB618 include surge protection?

A: No surge protection is specified for the V24GB618. It is a passive multi-outlet distribution strip. If surge suppression is required, deploy a protected PDU upstream on the same circuit.

Q: Can the V24GB618 be used in a government or military installation?

A: Yes. TAA compliance is confirmed for this model, which is a baseline requirement for most U.S. federal government equipment purchases under GSA and related procurement vehicles.

James Everett

The V24GB618's 18-inch receptacle spacing is the detail I point integrators to first — in a security head-end cabinet with four or five transformer-style power supplies for access control panels, intercoms, and auxiliary devices, standard 3-inch spacing strips become a planning problem fast. Middle Atlantic built the Plugmold line around that reality, and the V24GB618's 6-foot run gives you enough real estate to stage power cleanly across a full rack column without daisy-chaining strips.

Technical Highlights:

• 18-Inch Outlet Spacing: At 45.7 cm between receptacles, even the widest dual-gang wall-wart adapters won't conflict with adjacent outlets — a specific problem in security and AV racks where peripheral power supplies are rarely slim-profile.
• 6-Foot (1.8 m) Length: Covers the full interior height of a standard 42U rack with the strip running vertically, or spans the depth of a wider wall-mount enclosure horizontally — without requiring junction or extension.
• TAA Compliance: Confirmed on this SKU, which matters when the end-user is a school district, municipality, or federal agency where a non-TAA strip creates a procurement rejection at closeout.

Deployment Considerations:

• The V24GB618 is a passive strip with no surge suppression, no circuit breaker, and no remote monitoring — plan your upstream protection at the PDU or panel level before specifying this in a sensitive equipment environment.
• GB configuration targets North American 120V circuits; this strip is not rated for 240V international deployments — verify the electrical environment before ordering for international government or military installations.

This strip fits best in domestic government and commercial security head-end rooms where TAA sourcing is required, outlet conflicts from transformer-style adapters are a real field problem, and the integrator needs a simple, durable power distribution solution without the cost or complexity of a managed PDU.