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FAQs
What are the different types of cable grommets available, and how do they manage cables?
Cable grommet types tend to be classified according to their intended function:
- Desk/Furniture-based: Circular or rectangular grommets to be inserted into a cut-out on a surface. These allow cables to pass through, keeping the area tidy. These grommets often come with a removable cap or multiple split openings, allowing for control over the cable bundle size and direction.
- Open: Simple and ring-like. These are used for general cable abrasion protection as wires pass through a panel hole, and are often specified for more industrial or chassis applications.
- Blind/Closed: A closed counterpart to an open grommet. It features a solid center that seals an unused opening against dust and moisture ingress.
- Diaphragm: Features a thin membrane that a wire can pierce. These allow you to insert a cable while providing a higher level of sealing than an open grommet.
- Strain Relief: Engineered to grip the cable itself. Use these to prevent a cord from being pulled out of an enclosure or chassis.
- Split Grommets: Allow routing of multiple pre-assembled cables (with connectors) through an entry frame. The split in half makes it easy to fit around the cable assembly and come together to settle into your desired hole.
- Push-In or Snap-in Grommets: Especially good for furniture or thinner panels, these grommets easily snap into place where ease of installation matters.
Which materials are best suited for specific grommet and cable features and functionalities?
Material selection for a cable grommet will rely on the environment and functionality required. Temperature, chemical rating, sealing, and durability are key factors for specifying the right grommet material. Consider these common materials:
- Metal (Brass, Stainless Steel, etc.): Specified for maximum durability and strength, particularly resistance to corrosion. Recommended for industrial installations, such as those in the military and aerospace sectors. They are also used for fabric reinforcement (e.g, flags, tarps, etc.)
- Zinc alloy: A durable light metal material that provides a more premium aesthetic than commonly used plastic grommets. Available in many different finishes, the metallic nature of this type of grommet can match different designs adding a little class to your application. Silicone rubber offers extreme temperature resistance, both in hot and cold environments. Also excellent for electrical resistance and food-grade uses. Silicone rubber grommets are good in environments where exposure to ozone or UV light is a concern. Consider these for high-heat applications.
- Plastic: Cost-effective and most commonly used on furniture including office desks, nightstands and other common furniture. Generally resistant to chemicals and abrasion and can be used just about everywhere.
How do I select the correct size grommet?
The most important parameter to consider is the overall diameter of the hole in the panel or enclosure that you want to use the grommet in. This is often dictated by the size or number of wires that you are planning to pass through the hole. In addition to the wire, you should consider the size of the plug or end-connector that would also need to pass through the hole.
You want it to be large enough to allow the cables to pass through while small enough to maintain retention or seal as required.
You will also need to consider the overall thickness or maximum panel depth of the material being penetrated so you can find a grommet with the proper dimensions that will work in your application.
It is good to also allow for any future cable extensions or bundling that may be needed to ensure the grommet is not so oversized that the cable can move excessively and chafe.
What are the limitations or considerations when specifying cable grommets?
Selecting the wrong component or not considering certain conditions that the grommet will be used in can lead to issues. It is recommended that you consider the grommet material to ensure that it is compatible with the environment it will be in. For example if you use a standard rubber grommet in high temperature or outdoor areas where it will be exposed to UV it may crack, become brittle, or fail.
If the grommet hold diameter is underspecified for the cable bundle that will be passed through, the cable may chafe which could damage the wire and become a hazard. You should consider that over time, cables may move or vibrate.
Keep in mind that precise tolerances matter; panel cut-out size, panel thickness, hole finish, flange clearance and cable diameters should be confirmed.
