Middle Atlantic Plgmd W/snpcl SGL CRT 200 - G20GB18

Middle Atlantic G20GB18 Steel Plugmold Multioutlet Strip with Snapicoil

Overview

The Middle Atlantic G20GB18 is a steel plugmold multioutlet strip designed for structured rack and raceway installations where outlet placement matters. Part of Middle Atlantic's power and raceway line, the G20GB18 ships in gray with GB device configuration and 18-inch (45.7 cm) receptacle spacing — a deliberate interval that keeps power blocks and transformer plugs from crowding adjacent outlets. If you've ever lost half a strip to a single wall-wart, that spacing spec is the one to look at.

TAA compliance is verified for the G20GB18, making it eligible for federal, state, and municipal projects subject to the Trade Agreements Act. For government integrators or GSA schedule work, that confirmation removes a procurement step.

Key Features

• 18-Inch Receptacle Spacing (45.7 cm): Wide outlet pitch prevents bulky transformer plugs from blocking adjacent receptacles — a practical necessity in AV racks and power distribution runs where devices with oversized adapters are the norm.
• GB Device Configuration: The GB configuration designates the outlet style and grounding arrangement for this unit, matching standard commercial-grade wiring practice in structured cabling and rack environments.
• Gray Finish: Matches standard rack and raceway color conventions, integrating cleanly into equipment rooms and server closets without standing out visually.
• TAA Compliant: Sourced and manufactured in compliance with Trade Agreements Act requirements — a hard requirement for federal procurement and many state/municipal bids. Verify your project's country-of-origin requirements before spec'ing any rack accessory.
• Steel Construction: Metal housing provides physical durability in environments where plastic strips can be damaged by cable management pressure or equipment contact in dense rack builds.
• Snapicoil Integration: Designed for use with Middle Atlantic's Snapicoil cord management system, enabling a cleaner cable routing path along the plugmold run — reduces the tangle that accumulates when multiple cords exit in the same zone.

Integration & Compatibility

The G20GB18 is part of Middle Atlantic's steel plugmold multioutlet system and is designed to integrate with the Snapicoil cord management accessory line. For rack builds, pair with compatible rack-mount power strips or surface raceway channel from the same product family to maintain a consistent installation standard. Confirm outlet count, amperage rating, and circuit requirements against your rack load calculations before ordering — those specs are not published in available evidence and should be verified directly from the manufacturer datasheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic G20GB18 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The G20GB18 is confirmed TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant, making it eligible for federal and qualifying government procurement projects.

Q: What is the receptacle spacing on the G20GB18?

A: The G20GB18 has 18-inch (45.7 cm) receptacle spacing, which keeps transformer-style plugs from blocking adjacent outlets.

Q: What color is the G20GB18?

A: The G20GB18 is gray, consistent with standard rack and equipment room color conventions.

Q: What does the GB device configuration mean on the G20GB18?

A: GB designates the outlet and grounding configuration for this unit within the Middle Atlantic plugmold system. Confirm this matches your wiring and outlet-type requirements before ordering.

Q: Does the G20GB18 work with Middle Atlantic's Snapicoil system?

A: Yes. The G20GB18 is designed for the steel plugmold multioutlet system with Snapicoil, which provides integrated cord management along the plugmold run.

Ted Perry

The Middle Atlantic G20GB18 comes up in rack builds where outlet crowding is a recurring problem — specifically the 18-inch (45.7 cm) receptacle spacing is what makes it worth specifying over a generic strip when your load list includes devices with bulky transformer adapters. I've seen racks where a standard 6-inch-spaced strip loses 40% of its outlets to one AV receiver brick; the G20GB18 addresses that directly.

Technical Highlights:

• 18-Inch Receptacle Spacing: At 45.7 cm between outlets, the G20GB18 accommodates large-format transformer plugs without sacrificing adjacent receptacles — reduces the effective outlet-loss problem common in dense rack builds.
• TAA Compliance: Confirmed compliant for the G20GB18 SKU — covers federal GSA, DoD, and state procurement requirements that mandate Trade Agreements Act sourcing. No guesswork on country-of-origin for a bid submission.
• GB Device Configuration: Matches standard commercial grounding and outlet-type conventions used in structured AV and security rack installations, so it integrates without adapter plates or rewiring.

Deployment Considerations:

• Available evidence does not publish amperage rating, total outlet count, cord length, or voltage spec for this unit — pull the manufacturer datasheet from Legrand AV before finalizing your circuit load calculations. Do not assume capacity from the product name alone.
• Snapicoil compatibility is confirmed by product family designation, but verify the specific Snapicoil SKU compatibility for your channel width before ordering both components together.

The G20GB18 is a practical fit for government or institutional rack builds where TAA compliance is a procurement requirement and outlet spacing needs to handle mixed transformer-and-direct plug loads — the 18-inch pitch does real work in that scenario.