GROMMETS
are used for
protection of
a wire, tube,
or various other
objects from
abrasion when
they are passed
through metal,
plastic, or
any material
that could damage
the outside
surface of the
item while being
installed, or
when in use.
Additional applications
include electrical
insulation,
noise reduction,
vibration isolation
and protection
from forces
generated in
compression.
There are different
types of grommets
for a variety
of applications.
Common types
include Insulation
Grommets, Vibration
Mount Grommets,
Long Neck Grommets,
Multi Hole Grommets,
Blind Grommets,
Oval Grommets,
Horse Shoe Grommets,
Tapered Grommets.
Important
size dimensions
to consider
when specifying
grommets include
inside diameter,
outside diameter,
thickness or
working height,
groove thickness
and groove depth.
Materials of
construction
include Aflas®,
VITON,
SILICON,
HYPALON,
EPDM,
TPR,
NBR,
NEOPRENE,
PTFE, PU,
SBR
& NATURAL.
The hardness
rating on a
Shore A scale
for Grommets
can be 30 ~
85 Durometer.
Exact specifications
should be clarified
by our engineers,
as chemical
and physical
properties of
Grommets can
differ based
on manufacturing
technique.
