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THE GROMMET JOURNAL

Rubber Grommet Insights

Practical perspectives on materials, applications and choosing the right rubber grommet.

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APPLICATIONS & SELECTION

Rubber Firewall Hole Plugs

A rubber firewall hole plug closes a specified unused opening in a barrier. Some products have a pierceable membrane, while others are fully closed; confirm the drawing…

APPLICATIONS & SELECTION

Clear Rubber Grommets: Appearance and Fit

Clear or translucent rubber grommets can suit applications where a less visible component is preferred. Their appearance does not prove greater elasticity or better performance than a…

APPLICATIONS & SELECTION

Black Rubber Grommets

Black rubber grommets can provide an edge interface at specified cable or tube passages. Color alone does not establish a compound's performance.

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Angled Rubber Grommets for Cable Routing

Angled rubber grommets guide a cable through a panel at a specified orientation. The profile can help accommodate the local route when a straight passage is unsuitable.

APPLICATIONS & SELECTION

5/16 Rubber Grommets

A 5/16-inch measurement equals 7.9375 mm. Confirm the unit and whether this dimension describes the passage, mounting hole or another feature.

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3/4-Inch Rubber Grommet Plugs

A 3/4-inch dimension equals 19.05 mm. Confirm whether a grommet-plug listing uses that measurement for the mounting hole or another feature.

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2-1/2 Rubber Grommets: Material Selection

Confirm the unit and reference dimension for a 2-1/2 rubber grommet. If the unit is inches, the measurement is 63.5 mm; it may describe a mounting hole,…

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2-1/2-Inch Rubber Grommets

Two and a half inches equals 63.5 mm. For a 2-1/2-inch rubber grommet, check whether the label describes the mounting hole, cable passage or outside diameter.

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2.5 Rubber Grommets: Checking Units and Fit

A size written only as 2.5 is incomplete. Confirm the unit and the feature it describes. For example, 2.5 inches equals 63.5 mm, while 2.5 mm is…

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2.5-Inch Rubber Grommets

A 2.5-inch dimension is 63.5 mm. Confirm whether that size refers to the mounting opening, central passage or another feature of the grommet.

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