Middle Atlantic Plgmd SGL Crct 12IN. OC 4 - NM20GB412

Middle Atlantic NM20GB412 Nonmetallic Plugmold Multioutlet Strip

Overview

The Middle Atlantic NM20GB412 is a 4-foot nonmetallic Plugmold multioutlet strip designed for structured power distribution in rack enclosures, AV installations, and commercial infrastructure buildouts. With a 12-inch receptacle spacing and an ivory finish, it fits cleanly in both exposed and semi-concealed mounting applications where organized, accessible power delivery matters. If you're tired of cramped outlet clusters and tangled adapters behind equipment racks, the NM20GB412's generous 12-inch spacing between receptacles gives you room to plug in full-size power supplies and wall warts without blocking adjacent outlets — a practical win in any rack or console installation.

Middle Atlantic's Plugmold line sits within the Middle Atlantic product family, which covers a broad range of rack power, enclosure, and cable management solutions for integrators working in commercial AV, security, and IT environments. The NM20GB412 is sourced factory-new with no grey-market or parallel imports.

Key Features

• 4 ft (1.2 m) Strip Length: At 4 feet, the NM20GB412 covers the full depth of most standard rack enclosures or runs cleanly along a workbench or console. You get usable coverage without cutting — no field trimming required for typical installations.
• 12-Inch (30.5 cm) Receptacle Spacing: The 12-inch center-to-center outlet spacing is the defining practical spec here. Wide-body power supplies, transformer blocks, and laptop chargers all fit side-by-side without mutual interference. Cramped 6-inch spacing strips are the wrong tool when your gear has chunky adapters.
• TAA Compliant: The NM20GB412 carries TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance, making it eligible for federal, state, and municipal procurement contracts that require domestic or TAA-approved country sourcing. If you're bidding on government facility integrations or education projects with TAA stipulations, this clears that gate without a waiver request.
• Ivory Color: The ivory finish blends with standard commercial wall and furniture finishes — preferred in open-plan offices, reception areas, and conference rooms where exposed power strips are visible and a stark white or black finish would stand out.
• Nonmetallic Construction: The nonmetallic housing keeps the NM20GB412 lightweight and reduces the risk of accidental ground faults from contact with conductive surfaces in tight installations. It also means no rust concerns in climate-variable environments like loading docks or older building interiors.
• Commercial-Grade Multioutlet System: As part of the Plugmold multioutlet strip category, the NM20GB412 is built to the commercial standard expected in structured wiring and rack power contexts — not a consumer strip rebranded for resale.

Integration and Compatibility

The NM20GB412 is a surface-mount power strip compatible with standard 120V North American receptacles. It integrates into any rack or enclosure layout where a horizontal multioutlet strip is specified. For rack-mounted deployments, pair it with appropriate rack power distribution accessories or Middle Atlantic's broader enclosure lineup to keep power organized alongside structured cabling. The TAA compliance status makes it a straightforward fit for GSA schedule projects or any procurement requiring TAA-origin goods — verify your contract's specific NAICS and TAA language, but the NM20GB412 satisfies the core origin requirement.

The 12-inch spacing accommodates most standard NEMA 5-15 plug configurations. If your deployment includes high-density equipment with compact inline plugs, a tighter-spacing strip may yield more outlets per linear foot — but for mixed loads with transformer-based supplies, the NM20GB412's spacing is the right tradeoff. For projects integrating power strips into overhead or under-desk raceway systems, review the cable management solutions available to pair with this strip for a clean finished installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic NM20GB412 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The NM20GB412 is confirmed TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant, making it eligible for federal and government-contracted installations that require TAA-origin sourcing.

Q: What is the receptacle spacing on the NM20GB412?

A: Receptacles are spaced 12 inches (30.5 cm) apart on center, providing enough clearance to use full-size transformer plugs and wide-body power supplies without blocking adjacent outlets.

Q: How long is the NM20GB412 strip?

A: The NM20GB412 measures 4 feet (1.2 meters) in total length.

Q: What color is the NM20GB412?

A: The NM20GB412 is ivory, which blends with standard commercial wall and furniture finishes in office and AV environments.

Q: Can the NM20GB412 be used in a rack enclosure?

A: Yes. The 4-foot strip length suits most standard rack enclosure depths and open-frame rack installations. Verify your enclosure's internal dimensions and mounting provisions before ordering.

Q: Is the NM20GB412 a metallic or nonmetallic strip?

A: The NM20GB412 uses nonmetallic construction, keeping it lightweight and reducing ground fault risk from incidental contact with conductive rack surfaces.

Jerry Tildsen

The spec I keep coming back to on the NM20GB412 is the 12-inch receptacle spacing — that single number determines whether this strip actually works in your rack or just creates a new outlet conflict. In security and AV installs, you routinely deal with NVR power bricks, PoE injector supplies, and UPS-bypass adapters all sitting adjacent. At 12-inch centers, those coexist without adapter gymnastics.

Technical Highlights:

• 12-Inch Outlet Spacing: At 30.5 cm center-to-center, adjacent wide-body transformer plugs clear each other with margin — the difference between a usable strip and one where every third outlet is blocked by the plug next to it.
• 4 ft (1.2 m) Length: Covers the standard 19-inch rack depth with room for a horizontal run along an equipment console — no splicing or extension required in most common rack footprints.
• TAA Compliant: Clears the procurement gate on federal and state government contracts without a country-of-origin waiver — a non-negotiable for GSA or cooperative purchasing bids.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 12-inch spacing yields fewer total outlets per linear foot than tighter-spaced strips — if you need maximum outlet density and your loads use compact straight-blade plugs, a 6-inch-spacing variant will serve you better. The NM20GB412 trades density for usability with bulky supplies.
• The ivory finish is purpose-matched to commercial interiors; in server rooms or utility closets where aesthetics don't matter, any color works — but in conference rooms and open offices, the ivory reads as intentional rather than improvised.

The NM20GB412 is the right call for government facility AV or access control buildouts where TAA compliance is required and the load mix includes transformer-based supplies that would conflict on a standard 6-inch strip. It is not the right pick for high-density server deployments where you need 12+ outlets in 2U of rack space.