Middle Atlantic Plgmd SGL Crct 12IN. OC 5 - NM24GB512

Middle Atlantic NM24GB512 Plugmold Multioutlet Strip

Overview

The Middle Atlantic NM24GB512 is a nonmetallic Plugmold multioutlet strip built for rack room, AV, and security infrastructure environments where clean, distributed power is more useful than a clustered power strip. At 5 ft (1.5 m) in length with GB-configuration receptacles spaced every 12 inches, it gives integrators predictable outlet placement without the cable management headaches of a traditional power strip packed at one end of a run. If you're wiring a Middle Atlantic rack enclosure or a multi-device wall mount and need outlets distributed along the length of the installation rather than clustered at a single point, the NM24GB512 is the format to reach for.

TAA compliance makes this a viable option for federal and government-funded deployments where Trade Agreements Act sourcing requirements apply — a checkbox that matters before procurement, not after.

Key Features

• 5 ft (1.5 m) Working Length: The strip spans a full 5 ft, enough to serve a standard 42U open-frame rack column or a mid-length workbench run without extension cords. You get continuous outlet coverage across the entire length of the installation rather than a single cluster.
• 12-Inch Outlet Spacing: Receptacles placed every 12 in (30.5 cm) eliminate the transformer-block conflict you get on tight strips — bulky wall-wart adapters on adjacent outlets won't block each other. For security installations with multiple PoE injectors, DVR brick supplies, or access control power adapters, this spacing prevents the power strip from becoming a physical puzzle.
• GB Device Configuration: The GB receptacle format is a standard grounded configuration suited to general commercial and AV/security applications. Devices with standard NEMA plug types seat cleanly without adapters.
• TAA Compliant: The NM24GB512 meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, making it eligible for GSA schedule purchases, federal agency procurement, and government-funded security system integrations where TAA compliance is a hard requirement — not just a nice-to-have. Verify your full system BOM for TAA compliance before quoting a government project, but this strip won't be the item that disqualifies you.
• Nonmetallic Construction: The nonmetallic housing reduces ground loop risk and eliminates the corrosion concerns you'd have with metal channel strips in humid or coastal environments. It also cuts weight for ceiling or wall-mount runs where a steel strip would add meaningful load.
• Plugmold Format for Clean Installations: The Plugmold raceway design keeps outlets integrated into a channel body rather than hanging off a cord. For finished commercial spaces — lobbies, reception areas, server closets with visible infrastructure — this reads as purpose-built rather than improvised.

Integration and Compatibility

The NM24GB512 integrates naturally into power distribution layouts within Middle Atlantic rack systems and open-frame AV or security infrastructure. The 12-inch outlet spacing accommodates brick-style power supplies common to access control panels, IP camera PoE injectors, and NVR/DVR systems. It is compatible with standard NEMA GB-configuration plugs found across commercial security, AV, and IT equipment categories.

For rack-mounted deployments, pair this strip with appropriate rack power distribution units or branch circuit wiring to the strip's feed end. The nonmetallic body is suitable for surface-mount or raceway installation along walls, under counters, or within enclosed rack environments. Review local electrical code (NEC Article 380 covers multioutlet assemblies) before specifying for new construction or renovation projects — the strip itself is a listed multioutlet assembly, but installation method and circuit loading are the integrator's responsibility.

When planning outlet load, account for the cumulative draw of all connected devices. The 12-inch spacing helps physically, but circuit capacity is determined by your branch wiring, not the strip format. Size your circuit breaker to the total connected load with appropriate headroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic NM24GB512 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The NM24GB512 is TAA compliant, making it eligible for federal and government-funded procurement where Trade Agreements Act sourcing requirements apply.

Q: What is the outlet spacing on the NM24GB512?

A: Outlets are spaced every 12 inches (30.5 cm) along the 5 ft strip, which prevents large wall-wart adapters from blocking adjacent receptacles.

Q: What does 'GB device configuration' mean on the NM24GB512?

A: GB refers to the grounded receptacle configuration — standard grounded outlets suited to commercial and AV/security devices with standard NEMA plugs. No adapters required for typical equipment.

Q: How long is the NM24GB512?

A: The strip is 5 ft (1.5 m) in total length, suitable for standard rack column runs or mid-length workbench installations.

Q: Can the NM24GB512 be used in government or federal installations?

A: Yes. TAA compliance means it meets procurement requirements for GSA schedule and federal agency projects where country-of-origin rules apply.

Eden Phillips

The NM24GB512 comes up regularly in commercial security and AV installs where the power distribution needs to follow the length of the rack or wall run rather than bundle everything at one end. That 12-inch receptacle spacing is the operative spec — it's not just cosmetic. On a 5 ft strip you get roughly five outlets across the run, and none of them will be physically blocked by the next device's brick supply. That's a real-world installation difference.

Technical Highlights:

• 12-Inch Receptacle Spacing: At 30.5 cm between outlets, you can run full-size brick adapters at every position without physical conflict — relevant on access control or camera power runs where every outlet position counts.
• 5 ft (1.5 m) Strip Length: Covers a standard rack column or a mid-room wall run without splicing. Long enough to span a typical 42U rack footprint when mounted vertically along the side channel.
• TAA Compliance: Hard procurement requirement for GSA/federal work. Confirming TAA status on the power strip before quoting a government integration saves a painful BOM revision mid-project.

Deployment Considerations:

• Circuit loading is the integrator's responsibility — the 12-inch spacing solves the physical conflict problem, but you still need to size the branch circuit to the total connected draw. Don't let the clean layout mask an undersized breaker.
• The GB receptacle configuration covers standard NEMA grounded plugs, but verify your specific equipment plug types before specifying — the NM24GB512 doesn't list NEMA 5-15 or 5-20 explicitly in the available evidence, so confirm with Middle Atlantic's product documentation if your equipment draws higher current.

Best fit for government facility integrators and commercial AV/security installers building out Middle Atlantic rack systems or wall-mount infrastructure where distributed outlet placement and TAA sourcing compliance are both on the checklist.