Durable Cable Routing With a Refined Nickel Finish
Sugatsune America’s nickel CHC-S18DN cable routing grommet creates a defined passage for electrical, communication, and control cables routed through equipment panels, cabinetry, desks, casework, and other finished surfaces. Its split construction allows the opening to separate around an installed cable, enabling the use of larger plugs and pre-terminated connectors without removing or altering the connector.
Manufactured from zinc alloy, the CHC-S118DN features a nickel finish, providing a durable metal alternative to conventional plastic grommets. The component measures 11/16” (18 mm) high with a total diameter of 11/16” (18 mm). Installation requires a 9/16” (14mm) cutout that yields a ½” (12mm) opening to pass your wires through.
Cable Management for Industrial Equipment
The nickel-finish CHC-S18DN cable grommet can be integrated into machinery housings, operator stations, electrical enclosures, laboratory equipment, office systems, and specialized casework. The split opening is particularly useful for retrofit installations in which disconnecting a molded plug, sensor lead, data connector, or other terminated cable would be impractical.
Specification drawings should also account for the completed panel thickness, required cable bend radius, nearby components, and sufficient access to separate and reassemble the grommet. Where vibration or repeated movement is expected, the cable should be supported independently so the grommet is not treated as a strain-relief device unless the complete assembly has been validated for that purpose.
Architectural Coordination for Visible Surfaces
For architectural and furniture applications, the nickel finish provides a nice metallic detail for cable openings in conference tables, reception desks, retail displays, integrated workstations, hospitality millwork, and technology-ready cabinetry. The compact round profile can coordinate with stainless steel, chrome, aluminum, and other cool-toned hardware finishes.
Designers should calculate panel thickness after including veneers, laminates, metal skins, solid-surface layers, and other applied finishes. A physical sample may also be useful when precise visual coordination with adjacent pulls, hinges, lighting components, or decorative trim is required.
The CHC-S18DN is RoHS 3-compliant. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional CAD files are available to assist with opening details, panel coordination, and assembly planning. Contact Sugatsune America’s Inside Sales team for assistance with our grommets and cable managers, or to evaluate cable dimensions, panel conditions, or integration requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the CHC-S18DN be installed after the cable connector is attached?
Yes. The grommet separates around the cable, so a larger molded plug or connector does not have to pass through the 14 mm bore. The cable itself must still fit within the opening.
Does the CHC-S18DN provide cable strain relief?
The published specifications describe it as a split cable grommet, not a strain-relief fitting. Cables exposed to pulling, vibration, or repeated movement may require separate clamps or supports.
How should architects calculate the required panel thickness?
Measure the complete finished assembly, including the structural panel, laminate, veneer, cladding, or other surface layers. The total must be a minimum of ⅝” (16mm).
