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Middle Atlantic V20GB18 Plugmold Snapicoil Steel Multioutlet Strip

Overview

The Middle Atlantic V20GB18 is a steel Plugmold multioutlet strip built around the Snapicoil single-circuit design — a straightforward, durable power distribution solution for rack rooms, AV installations, and commercial infrastructure where clean, evenly spaced outlets matter. The V20GB18 ships in ivory and carries TAA compliance, making it a viable choice for government-facing projects and federally funded deployments where domestic-sourcing requirements apply.

If you are specifying Middle Atlantic power and rack infrastructure, the V20GB18 fits the Plugmold steel multioutlet family — a product line built for permanent surface-mount power distribution in structured cabling environments, server rooms, and control spaces. Browse the broader power distribution category to compare configurations and circuit counts before committing to a single strip.

Key Features

• 18-Inch Receptacle Spacing (45.7 cm): Wider spacing than standard 6-inch or 12-inch strips means fewer adapter conflicts when plugging in brick-style power supplies or bulky IEC wall-warts side by side. On a security rack with multiple PoE injectors, NVR power bricks, and UPS bypass feeds, 18-inch centers prevent the adapter-blocking problem that wastes outlets on tighter strips.
• GB Device Configuration: The GB designation identifies this as a grounded-duplex receptacle configuration — the standard for commercial and light-industrial power strips where equipment ground continuity is a code and warranty requirement. This is not a hospital-grade or isolated-ground variant; confirm your local code requirements before specifying in medical or cleanroom environments.
• Steel Plugmold Construction: The steel raceway body provides a rigid, impact-resistant housing suited to permanent surface-mount installation. Unlike plastic multioutlet assemblies that flex under cable tension, the steel body holds its form when wired into a finished wall or raceway system — relevant in high-traffic server rooms or under-desk installations where accidental kicks happen.
• Snapicoil Mounting System: The Snapicoil design simplifies installation by allowing the multioutlet assembly to snap into the raceway without separate fasteners for each receptacle. For integrators running Plugmold raceway across a long wall or under a raised floor edge, this reduces labor time compared to screw-mount outlet assemblies.
• TAA Compliant: TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance means the V20GB18 is sourced from a designated country under U.S. trade agreements. This is a hard requirement on many GSA schedule orders, federal facilities contracts, and state/local government bids. If your project has a TAA clause, this box is checked — if it does not, TAA status has no operational bearing on performance.
• Ivory Color: The ivory finish blends with standard commercial wall plate and raceway colors, reducing visual clutter in finished office or classroom installations where exposed raceway is acceptable. If the installation uses white Plugmold raceway, confirm color-match against the specific raceway SKU — ivory and white are distinct finishes in the Plugmold line.

Integration and Compatibility

The V20GB18 is designed to install within the Plugmold steel raceway system. The Snapicoil attachment method is specific to the Plugmold platform — this strip does not drop into competing raceway brands without adapter hardware. Confirm raceway channel width and depth compatibility with your existing Plugmold raceway before ordering.

For security and AV rack builds, pair this strip with an appropriately rated UPS or battery backup unit upstream — the V20GB18 itself provides no surge suppression, no filtering, and no overcurrent protection beyond the circuit breaker feeding it. All downstream protection responsibility sits with the panel or UPS, not the strip.

The GB configuration accepts standard NEMA 5-15 plugs. Confirm that your equipment's power requirements are within the circuit capacity of the branch circuit feeding this strip. The strip does not include an internal breaker or indicator light based on available specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic V20GB18 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The V20GB18 carries TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance, making it suitable for GSA schedule orders, federal facilities projects, and government bids with domestic-sourcing requirements.

Q: What is the receptacle spacing on the V20GB18?

A: Receptacle spacing is 18 inches (45.7 cm). This wider spacing reduces adapter conflicts when using bulky power supplies or IEC wall-wart style plugs side by side.

Q: What does the GB device configuration mean on the V20GB18?

A: GB designates a grounded-duplex receptacle configuration — the standard commercial outlet type. It is not a hospital-grade or isolated-ground variant. Verify local code requirements for specialized environments.

Q: What color is the V20GB18?

A: The V20GB18 ships in ivory. If your installation uses white Plugmold raceway, verify the color match against your specific raceway SKU, as ivory and white are distinct finishes in the Plugmold line.

Q: Does the V20GB18 include surge protection or a built-in circuit breaker?

A: No. Based on available specifications, the V20GB18 provides no surge suppression, filtering, or built-in overcurrent protection. Upstream protection — from a UPS, PDU with surge suppression, or panel-level breaker — is required.

Q: Is the V20GB18 compatible with all Plugmold raceway channels?

A: The V20GB18 uses the Snapicoil attachment system, which is specific to the Plugmold steel raceway platform. It is not designed for competing raceway brands without adapter hardware. Confirm channel width and depth compatibility with your existing Plugmold raceway before ordering.

Marty Allison

The spec that drives most buying decisions on the V20GB18 is the 18-inch receptacle spacing — and it matters more than it sounds. I've seen plenty of rack and wall installations where a 6-inch-spaced strip becomes effectively a 3-outlet strip once you plug in three oversized power bricks. The V20GB18's 45.7 cm centers solve that before it becomes a field problem.

Technical Highlights:

• 18-Inch Receptacle Spacing: At 45.7 cm between outlets, you can run three or four brick-style power supplies side by side without any outlet being physically blocked — a real constraint on tighter strips in dense security or AV racks.
• TAA Compliance: Government and federally funded projects frequently carry a hard TAA clause. The V20GB18 satisfies that requirement out of the box — no substitution or waiver needed at bid time.
• GB Grounded-Duplex Configuration: Standard commercial grounded configuration covers the vast majority of security and AV equipment. Not isolated-ground, not hospital-grade — right-sized for office, government, and light-commercial builds without paying for spec you don't need.

Deployment Considerations:

• The Snapicoil attachment is Plugmold-platform-specific. If your raceway is not Plugmold steel, this strip will not fit without adapter hardware — verify raceway compatibility before the strip ships to site.
• No surge suppression, no internal breaker, no indicator light confirmed in the available specifications. All overcurrent and surge protection must come from upstream — a UPS, a filtered PDU, or the panel breaker. Do not assume the strip itself provides any protection layer.

The V20GB18 is the right call for permanent surface-mount power distribution in government facilities, courtrooms, and federally funded security installations where TAA compliance is a contract requirement and wider outlet spacing prevents the adapter-blocking headaches common in high-density AV and security racks.