Middle Atlantic Plgmd IG Crct 12IN. OC 6F - NM20IG612

Middle Atlantic NM20IG612 Plugmold Isolated Ground Multioutlet Strip

Overview

The Middle Atlantic NM20IG612 is a 6 ft (1.8 m) nonmetallic Plugmold multioutlet strip designed for rack and AV infrastructure environments where isolated ground circuits are required. At 6 feet of run length, it provides distributed outlet access along a rack column or under-desk installation without daisy-chaining power adapters — a common source of ground loops and interference in mixed AV/security deployments. The ivory plastic housing keeps it visually clean in exposed or semi-exposed installations.

TAA compliance is confirmed for this SKU, making the NM20IG612 a straightforward procurement choice for federal, state, and municipal projects with Trade Agreements Act sourcing requirements. No waivers or country-of-origin exceptions needed.

Key Features

• 6 ft (1.8 m) Length: Provides enough run to span a standard rack bay or distribute outlets along a workstation run — eliminating the need for multiple single-outlet adapters and the associated cable clutter.
• Isolated Ground Circuit: Designed for environments where sensitive electronics require a dedicated ground path, reducing noise and interference that can affect signal quality on audio, security, and low-voltage control equipment.
• Nonmetallic Plastic Construction: The plastic housing avoids galvanic corrosion concerns in mixed-metal rack environments and eliminates any risk of accidental shorts from contact with rack rails or adjacent metal components.
• Ivory Color: Matches standard ivory rack and wall-plate finishes — practical in office, control room, and enterprise AV installations where aesthetics matter alongside function.
• TAA Compliant: Verified compliant with the Trade Agreements Act for this SKU, supporting government and institutional procurement without additional sourcing documentation.

Integration & Compatibility

The NM20IG612 is part of the Middle Atlantic product line and is designed for integration into structured rack power and accessory installations. Its nonmetallic Plugmold form factor is compatible with standard wall-mount and surface-mount raceway channel installations. Pair it with appropriate rack accessories and power conditioning equipment to complete a clean, interference-resistant power distribution setup. Consult your cable management plan before determining strip placement to ensure outlet spacing aligns with your equipment layout.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic NM20IG612 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. TAA compliance is confirmed for the NM20IG612 SKU, making it eligible for use on federal, state, and municipal projects subject to Trade Agreements Act sourcing requirements.

Q: What is the length of the NM20IG612?

A: The NM20IG612 is 6 ft (1.8 m) in length.

Q: What color is the NM20IG612?

A: The NM20IG612 is finished in ivory.

Q: What material is the NM20IG612 housing made from?

A: The housing is nonmetallic plastic construction.

Q: What does the IG designation mean on the NM20IG612?

A: IG stands for Isolated Ground. Isolated ground circuits provide a dedicated ground path that reduces electrical noise and interference — important in AV, security, and control environments where sensitive electronics share power distribution.

Marty Allison

The NM20IG612's isolated ground circuit designation is the detail most buyers overlook when speccing rack power for security and AV installations. In environments where low-voltage control, audio, and IP security equipment share a common power distribution strip, a standard ground path can carry noise from switching power supplies back onto sensitive signal circuits — IG separation cuts that path cleanly at 6 ft of distributed outlet coverage.

Technical Highlights:

• Isolated Ground Circuit: Provides a dedicated ground path independent of the equipment grounding conductor — eliminates ground loops that show up as hum, interference, or erratic control behavior in mixed AV/security racks.
• 6 ft (1.8 m) Run Length: Covers a standard 42U rack bay with room to spare, or spans a full workstation credenza run — reduces the number of individual power adapters and the cable management headache that comes with them.
• TAA-Compliant Construction: Verified at the SKU level for the NM20IG612 — no sourcing exceptions needed on government or institutional bids. Plastic (nonmetallic) housing avoids rack-rail shorting risk common with metallic strip bodies.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm the circuit feeding this strip is itself an isolated ground circuit (IG receptacle at the panel) — the strip's IG benefit is nullified if wired to a standard ground circuit at the source.
• Ivory finish matches most legacy rack and wall-plate hardware; if your rack environment uses black or gray finishes, verify color compatibility before ordering — no color variants are confirmed in available evidence for this SKU.

This strip is well-suited for government AV control rooms, security operations centers, and institutional rack builds where TAA compliance is non-negotiable and isolated ground power distribution is part of the low-voltage design spec.