THE GROMMET JOURNAL
Practical perspectives on materials, applications and choosing the right rubber grommet.
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Materials. Profiles. Applications.Silicone rubber grommets can be considered for applications with demanding temperature requirements, provided the selected compound is suitable for the intended service. High temperature is not a…
Hard drive rubber grommets may be part of a specified drive-mounting system. Whether they are needed depends on the drive, enclosure and intended operating conditions.
Half an inch equals 12.7 mm. A half-inch grommet label must identify the referenced dimension before it can be matched to an opening or cable.
Rubber grommet sizing includes the dimensions of both the part and its mating opening. For a conventional round profile, check the inside and outside diameters, groove diameter,…
Start with the mounting opening, panel thickness and cable or tube that must pass through it. These measurements determine which product drawings to compare.
A grommet rubber seal must be specified for the mating opening and any cable or tube passing through it. Snap-fit describes a retaining method and does not…
A rubber grommet plug closes a specified unused opening. An open or multi-hole grommet provides a passage for one or more cables or tubes. These functions require…
Rubber grommet edging lines a specified cut edge or opening. It provides an interface that can help reduce abrasion when cables pass across that edge.
Flexible rubber grommets can provide a compliant interface at cable openings. Some products have slotted membranes for routing; others use an open passage or a split profile.
A flanged rubber grommet has a projecting flange that forms part of its mounting or interface geometry. The term flanged does not necessarily mean the part has…
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