Middle Atlantic NM20GB530 Nonmetallic Plugmold Multioutlet Strip
Overview
The Middle Atlantic NM20GB530 is a 5-foot nonmetallic Plugmold multioutlet strip with receptacles spaced 30 inches apart — built for rack enclosures, AV furniture, and low-voltage equipment installations where you need predictable outlet placement without crowding adapters. If you're wiring a Middle Atlantic rack or enclosure and need a clean, code-compliant power strip that fits the product ecosystem, this is the unit to specify. TAA compliance makes it a straightforward pick for government and federal procurement projects.
Browse the full Middle Atlantic catalog for compatible rack enclosures, cable management, and power solutions, or explore the broader power distribution category to compare form factors and outlet configurations.
Key Features
- 5 ft (1.5 m) Length: Long enough to span a standard mid-depth rack section while keeping the strip flush with the rail. At 5 feet, you get sufficient coverage for a typical AV or security equipment bay without excess cable management overhead.
- 30-Inch Receptacle Spacing: Outlets spaced 30 in (76.2 cm) apart — this is the defining spec for the NM20GB530. Wide spacing means large wall-wart adapters on adjacent outlets won't block each other, and equipment with bulky power supplies can be positioned without fighting for space. Plan your outlet count accordingly: five feet with 30-inch spacing means fewer total outlets than a closer-spaced variant.
- Ivory Color: The ivory finish integrates cleanly into light-colored furniture and architectural enclosures. If your installation uses black rack rails or dark cabinetry, confirm the color match before ordering — Middle Atlantic offers alternate finishes in the Plugmold line.
- TAA Compliant: Manufactured in compliance with the Trade Agreements Act, the NM20GB530 qualifies for U.S. federal, state, and municipal purchasing programs without a waiver. If your project has GSA or government-contract requirements, this is the box that gets checked.
- Nonmetallic Housing: The NM designation indicates a nonmetallic (plastic) housing, which is lighter than metallic Plugmold variants and avoids galvanic corrosion concerns in mixed-metal rack environments. It also simplifies installation in wood or composite furniture panels where grounding a metal strip adds complexity.
Integration & Compatibility
The NM20GB530 is designed for integration within Middle Atlantic rack enclosures and AV furniture, though its standard nonmetallic Plugmold form factor is broadly compatible with commercial millwork and systems-integration cabinetry. For PoE-powered security cameras and network equipment, pair with a dedicated PoE switch — this strip handles conventional AC loads, not low-voltage DC. Consult a power distribution planning guide if you're sizing a multi-strip installation across a large rack stack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the NM20GB530 TAA compliant?
A: Yes. The NM20GB530 is TAA compliant, making it eligible for U.S. federal and government procurement programs.
Q: What is the receptacle spacing on the NM20GB530?
A: Receptacles are spaced 30 inches (76.2 cm) apart along the 5-foot strip.
Q: What color is the NM20GB530?
A: Ivory.
Q: What does the NM designation mean for this Plugmold strip?
A: NM stands for nonmetallic — the housing is plastic rather than metal, which reduces weight and simplifies installation in wood or composite furniture panels.
Q: How long is the NM20GB530?
A: The strip is 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length.
The NM20GB530's 30-inch receptacle spacing is the spec that drives the specification decision here — at that interval, you're getting wide separation between outlets, which is exactly what you need when equipment power supplies are physically large. I've seen integrators order closer-spaced strips and end up with blocked outlets on day one; the NM20GB530 avoids that entirely.
Technical Highlights:
- 30-in Spacing: Wide enough that adjacent wall-wart or IEC adapters won't physically block each other — a practical necessity in rack bays mixing different power supply form factors.
- 5 ft Length: Covers a standard rack section without requiring extensions; 1.5 m gives you full bay coverage in most Middle Atlantic enclosure depths.
- TAA Compliance: Confirmed for this SKU — no procurement waiver needed for government or GSA contracts, which matters when the project spec sheet requires it.
Deployment Considerations:
- The ivory color is a deliberate spec — confirm it matches your enclosure interior before ordering. Middle Atlantic offers other Plugmold variants if your installation uses a dark or black finish scheme.
- With 30-inch spacing across 5 feet, you're looking at a limited total outlet count. If your bay needs more outlets in a shorter run, evaluate a closer-spaced variant in the same Plugmold family rather than stacking two NM20GB530 strips.
The NM20GB530 is the right call for government-contract AV and security rack builds where TAA compliance is a hard requirement and equipment power supplies are physically bulky — specifically, mixed-equipment bays in federal facilities or municipal security operations centers where outlet blocking has caused headaches before.
