Middle Atlantic Plgmd SGL Crct 18IN. OC 6 - NM20GB618

Middle Atlantic NM20GB618 Nonmetallic Plugmold Multioutlet Strip

Overview

The Middle Atlantic NM20GB618 is a 6-foot nonmetallic plugmold multioutlet assembly designed for structured rack and raceway environments where outlet placement discipline and government procurement compliance matter. Built on Middle Atlantic's NM20GB nonmetallic plugmold platform — part of Middle Atlantic's rack and power accessories line — the NM20GB618 delivers a clean, fixed-position outlet distribution solution in an ivory finish that blends naturally into light-colored raceway, furniture, and AV/security enclosure installations. If you're provisioning outlet access along a raceway run or inside a rack power strip deployment and need evenly spaced receptacles over a defined run length, this is the model to evaluate.

Key Features

• 6 ft (1.8 m) overall length: covers a standard equipment run without requiring daisy-chaining or overlapping strips — 6 feet aligns cleanly with typical half-rack-depth or under-desk raceway segments, reducing the number of individual outlet assemblies you need to manage and inventory.
• 18-inch (45.7 cm) receptacle spacing: wider-than-standard spacing is deliberate — it prevents outlet crowding when larger wall-wart or right-angle plug transformers are in the mix. In AV and security head-end closets, this is the spec that determines whether you actually get to use every outlet or end up blocking adjacent positions with bulky adapters. At 18 inches across a 6-foot strip, you get fewer outlets per run than a tightly-spaced strip, but every outlet is usable regardless of plug type.
• TAA compliant: the NM20GB618 meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, making it eligible for use in federal, state, and local government projects and GSA schedule procurements. If your project has a Buy American or TAA clause, this clears that gate without a waiver. Pair with other TAA-compliant power distribution components to keep the full BOM procurement-clean.
• Ivory color finish: matches standard ivory raceway, furniture-mounted cable management, and light-colored wall systems. Purely an aesthetic and integration consideration — specify white or ivory raceway to match, or plan a cover strip if aesthetics are critical in a customer-facing space.
• Nonmetallic construction: nonmetallic housing eliminates the grounding concerns that come with metallic plugmold in certain low-voltage and AV environments. It also reduces weight along long raceway runs — relevant when mounting overhead or on wall-mounted cable management in commercial spaces.

Integration and Compatibility

The NM20GB618 installs into Middle Atlantic's NM20GB nonmetallic plugmold raceway system. Confirm compatibility with your existing raceway channel, cover, and end-fitting components before ordering — plugmold systems are channel-specific, and mixing NM20 series components with other plugmold families can result in fit issues. This strip is designed for surface-mounted raceway deployments: conference rooms, classrooms, security operations centers, and under-desk power distribution runs. It is not a rack-mount PDU and does not include surge suppression, circuit breakers, or monitoring — if those features are required, evaluate a dedicated rack PDU instead. For installations that require TAA compliance documentation for procurement, confirm with your purchasing team that the TAA-compliant designation on this SKU satisfies the specific contract vehicle requirements in your solicitation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the NM20GB618 TAA compliant for government procurement?

A: Yes. The NM20GB618 is TAA compliant, making it eligible for federal, state, and local government projects subject to Trade Agreements Act requirements.

Q: What is the receptacle spacing on the NM20GB618?

A: Receptacle spacing is 18 inches (45.7 cm). This wider spacing accommodates bulky wall-wart adapters and right-angle plugs without blocking adjacent outlets.

Q: How long is the NM20GB618 strip?

A: The NM20GB618 is 6 feet (1.8 m) in total length.

Q: What color is the NM20GB618?

A: The NM20GB618 is ivory — designed to match standard ivory plugmold raceway and light-colored cable management systems.

Q: Does the NM20GB618 include surge protection or circuit breakers?

A: No. The NM20GB618 is a basic multioutlet strip with no surge suppression, circuit breaker, or power monitoring. If those features are required, a dedicated rack PDU is the appropriate solution.

Q: Is the NM20GB618 part of the Middle Atlantic NM20GB nonmetallic plugmold system?

A: Yes. The NM20GB618 is a component of the NM20GB nonmetallic plugmold multioutlet system. Ensure raceway channel, covers, and end fittings are sourced from the same NM20 series for proper fit.

Ted Perry

The NM20GB618's 18-inch receptacle spacing is the detail that separates a frustrating install from a clean one. I've seen integrators spec a tightly-spaced strip to maximize outlet count, then lose half those outlets to oversized power adapters on camera controllers, access panels, and AV gear — defeating the purpose entirely. At 18 inches across a 6-foot run, the NM20GB618 trades raw outlet count for reliable usability, which is the right trade in mixed-adapter environments.

Technical Highlights:

• 18-inch receptacle spacing (45.7 cm): prevents plug blocking in mixed-adapter runs — every position stays accessible regardless of transformer size, which matters in security and AV head-ends where wall-wart adapters are common.
• 6-foot (1.8 m) run length: covers a standard raceway segment in a single piece, avoiding splice points and extra fittings that add labor and create potential failure points over time.
• TAA compliance: clears the procurement gate for federal and state government projects without requiring a waiver or substitution — a hard requirement on many government security and facilities contracts.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm NM20 series raceway channel compatibility before ordering — plugmold systems are not universally cross-compatible, and fitting a NM20GB618 strip into a mismatched channel will require additional adapters or a full raceway swap.
• No surge suppression or overcurrent protection is included — in environments with sensitive electronics or code requirements for circuit protection, supplement with an upstream breaker or specify a protected PDU for that circuit.

The NM20GB618 is the right call for government facilities, education, and commercial security operations centers where TAA compliance is non-negotiable and the outlet run needs to handle mixed plug types cleanly over a 6-foot segment.