Middle Atlantic Plgmd SGL Crct 18IN. OC 6 - NM24GB618

Middle Atlantic NM24GB618 Nonmetallic Plugmold Multioutlet Strip

The Middle Atlantic NM24GB618 is a nonmetallic plugmold multioutlet system designed for structured rack and enclosure power distribution in commercial AV, security, and IT environments. At 6 ft (1.8 m) in length with grounded-blade (GB) outlets spaced 18 in (45.7 cm) apart, it delivers organized in-cabinet power to equipment that benefits from outlet separation — preventing transformer blocks from crowding adjacent receptacles. TAA compliance makes it a viable specification for federal, state, and education procurement projects where trade-agreement sourcing is required.

Overview

Plugmold multioutlet strips are a mainstay in AV and security rack builds, providing a clean alternative to daisy-chaining power strips or running individual circuits to each device shelf. The NM24GB618's nonmetallic housing keeps it lightweight and electrically isolated from the rack frame — a practical consideration when you're dealing with grounding-sensitive AV equipment or signal chains that pick up chassis hum. The 6 ft total length fits comfortably in standard 19-inch equipment racks and open-frame enclosures, running vertically along a side rail or horizontally across a shelf back.

Key Features

• 6 ft (1.8 m) length: covers the height of a standard 14U–18U enclosed rack when mounted vertically along a side rail, putting outlets within reach of every shelf without extension cords.
• 18 in (45.7 cm) receptacle spacing: wide enough that adjacent wall-wart or two-prong transformer blocks don't physically interfere with each other — a common frustration with tightly spaced strips in AV and surveillance head-end racks.
• Grounded-blade (GB) device configuration: standard three-prong grounded outlets suitable for virtually all commercial AV, access control, and surveillance rack equipment. No adapters, no workarounds.
• TAA compliant: meets Trade Agreements Act sourcing requirements, which matters for government agency, education, and certain enterprise procurement contracts that mandate domestic or treaty-country origin. Confirm TAA requirement with your contracting officer before specifying.
• Nonmetallic housing: reduces chassis-to-strip coupling that can introduce ground loops in audio and low-voltage signal environments — relevant in video surveillance control rooms and AV-over-IP head ends where signal integrity is a concern.

Integration and Compatibility

The NM24GB618 integrates into Middle Atlantic rack and enclosure systems and is compatible with standard open-frame and enclosed equipment racks. As part of the broader power distribution category, it pairs naturally with UPS units and rack power management equipment. For AV and surveillance deployments, consider reviewing a rack power planning guide to confirm circuit loading and outlet count requirements before specifying this strip. The grounded-blade outlet format is universally compatible with standard NEMA 5-15P plugs used across commercial surveillance cameras, NVRs, encoders, and access control panels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic NM24GB618 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The NM24GB618 is TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant, making it eligible for federal, state, local, and education procurement projects that require TAA-sourced products.

Q: How far apart are the outlets on the NM24GB618?

A: Outlets are spaced 18 inches (45.7 cm) apart. This wide spacing prevents transformer blocks and bulky plugs from blocking adjacent receptacles.

Q: What type of outlets does the NM24GB618 use?

A: The NM24GB618 uses a GB (grounded-blade) device configuration — standard three-prong grounded receptacles compatible with NEMA 5-15P plugs common across commercial AV and security equipment.

Q: How long is the NM24GB618?

A: The NM24GB618 is 6 feet (1.8 meters) in total length, suitable for vertical rail mounting in standard equipment racks or horizontal placement along shelf backs.

Q: Can the NM24GB618 be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack?

A: Yes. The 6 ft length and nonmetallic construction are compatible with vertical side-rail mounting in Middle Atlantic and other standard 19-inch rack enclosures. Verify mounting hardware compatibility with your specific enclosure model before ordering.

Eden Phillips

The detail I pay attention to on a strip like the NM24GB618 is the 18-inch receptacle spacing — that spec determines whether this strip actually solves the transformer-block crowding problem or just moves it. At 18 in between outlets, you can run two standard-depth wall warts side by side on adjacent receptacles without physical conflict, which is the real test for head-end racks loaded with access control panels, PoE injectors, and encoder power supplies.

Technical Highlights:

• 18 in outlet spacing: eliminates the double-wide transformer problem that turns a 6-outlet strip into an effective 3-outlet strip in dense AV/security racks — each of the 18-in gaps gives full clearance for standard IEC and NEMA transformer blocks.
• 6 ft (1.8 m) length: spans the vertical height of most mid-size enclosed racks in a single run, avoiding daisy-chain configurations that complicate load calculations and create single points of failure.
• TAA compliance: directly addresses procurement gates on government and education contracts — the NM24GB618 can be line-itemed on GSA schedule orders without triggering a country-of-origin exception review.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm the outlet count you need before specifying: the 18-in spacing across 6 ft yields a finite number of receptacles — map your device count against the strip layout before ordering to avoid a second strip run.
• TAA compliance is a sourcing attribute, not a safety rating — verify UL listing requirements separately with your AHJ if the installation requires listed power distribution for the specific occupancy.

This strip is best positioned for government-contract rack builds — physical security head ends, DOD/SLED NVR enclosures, and education AV control rooms — where TAA sourcing is a hard procurement requirement and wide outlet spacing keeps the rack serviceable without power-strip gymnastics.