Middle Atlantic Plgmd IG Crct 12IN. OC 5F - NM20IG512

Middle Atlantic NM20IG512 Plugmold Multioutlet Strip, 5 ft, Ivory, TAA-Compliant

Overview

The Middle Atlantic NM20IG512 is a 5 ft (1.5 m) Plugmold nonmetallic multioutlet strip in an ivory plastic housing, sourced from Middle Atlantic's raceway and cord cover line. It is TAA-compliant, making it eligible for U.S. government procurement and federally funded projects where Trade Agreements Act conformance is a contractual requirement. If your specification sheet calls out TAA compliance on power distribution components, this unit meets that requirement without substitution.

Plugmold-style outlet strips like the NM20IG512 are a standard solution in AV rack rooms, equipment closets, and wall-mounted distribution points where you need multiple AC outlets at a fixed location without the bulk of a traditional raceway enclosure. The plastic (nonmetallic) housing keeps weight low and avoids the grounding concerns that come with metallic strips in certain low-voltage environments.

Key Features

• 5 ft (1.5 m) Length: Covers a full equipment bay or a standard wall run without splicing. At 1.5 m, you have enough reach to serve a small cluster of wall-mount devices — intercoms, access control panels, PoE injectors — from a single strip without extension cords adding clutter or code risk.
• TAA Compliant: Verified TAA conformance means this unit can appear on GSA schedules, DHS contracts, and DoD installations without triggering a compliance exception. Specify it directly — no equivalency letter needed.
• Nonmetallic (Plastic) Housing: The plastic construction reduces the risk of incidental grounding paths in low-voltage closets where metallic strips might contact signal cable trays or rack frames. It also cuts weight, which matters when the strip is surface-mounted on a hollow wall or a lightweight AV rack panel.
• Ivory Color: Matches standard ivory wall plates and outlet covers in commercial and institutional interiors — appropriate for office corridors, reception areas, or any finished space where a white or gray strip would clash with the existing décor scheme.
• Plugmold Platform: Part of Legrand's established Plugmold nonmetallic multioutlet system, which means replacement sections, end fittings, and mounting hardware from the same product family are available through standard electrical distribution channels — useful when you need to extend a run or replace a damaged section without sourcing a one-off part.

Integration and Compatibility

The NM20IG512 is a surface-mount wiring accessory, not an active network device, so there is no firmware, VLAN configuration, or VMS integration to consider. It installs alongside power distribution and rack and enclosure infrastructure in the same equipment closet or AV bay. It is appropriate for use in access control head-end closets, intercom distribution points, and surveillance equipment rooms where outlet density at the wall or rack edge is needed.

Because the housing is nonmetallic, verify local electrical code requirements before installation — some jurisdictions restrict nonmetallic outlet strips to specific amperage or wiring method combinations. Confirm the circuit feeding this strip is correctly sized and protected before energizing. Consult the Middle Atlantic product line for companion raceway, cord cover, and mounting accessories that integrate with the Plugmold system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the NM20IG512 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The NM20IG512 is confirmed TAA compliant, making it eligible for U.S. federal, state, and locally funded projects that require Trade Agreements Act conformance on power distribution components.

Q: What color is the NM20IG512?

A: Ivory. The housing is an ivory plastic finish, consistent with standard commercial wall plates and outlet covers used in office and institutional interiors.

Q: What is the length of the NM20IG512?

A: 5 ft (1.5 m). This is the usable strip length, appropriate for covering a standard equipment bay or a short wall-mount run.

Q: Is the NM20IG512 a metallic or nonmetallic strip?

A: Nonmetallic. The housing is plastic, which reduces incidental grounding path risk in low-voltage closets and keeps the unit lightweight for surface or wall mounting.

Q: What product family does the NM20IG512 belong to?

A: It is part of Middle Atlantic's NM20IG nonmetallic Plugmold multioutlet system, a Legrand AV product line. Replacement sections and compatible mounting hardware are available through the same product family.

Jerry Tildsen

The NM20IG512 comes up regularly in government and institutional security projects specifically because of its TAA compliance status — at 5 ft, it fits cleanly at the base of a surface-mount equipment grouping in an access control or intercom head-end without requiring a longer run that would need additional support hardware.

Technical Highlights:

• TAA Compliance: Verified conformance — no equivalency documentation required on federal procurements. Specify it directly on the BOM for GSA or DHS-funded installations.
• 5 ft (1.5 m) Length: Sized for a single equipment bay or short wall-mount cluster. Long enough to serve 4–6 low-draw wall devices from one strip; short enough to manage neatly without a secondary support bracket.
• Nonmetallic Housing: Plastic construction eliminates the incidental grounding path risk that comes with metallic strips installed near signal cable trays — relevant in low-voltage closets where grounding discipline matters.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify local electrical code before install — some jurisdictions apply amperage or wiring method restrictions to nonmetallic outlet strips that differ from metallic Plugmold variants. Check AHJ requirements early.
• The ivory finish is a match for standard commercial interiors but will stand out in gray or white rack environments. If color consistency matters in a finished equipment room, confirm against existing hardware before ordering.

Best fit for government-funded security installations — access control head-end rooms, intercom distribution closets, or surveillance equipment bays — where TAA compliance is a hard contractual requirement and a nonmetallic 5 ft outlet strip is the correct form factor.