Custom manufacturing example · Blind oval rubber grommet manufacturer

CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

Blind oval rubber grommet manufacturer

A custom component for your assembly.

Define the mating surfaces, dimensions and working conditions. ETOL manufactures the part to the agreed design and material.

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Made to order
Drawing & sample support

Share the part, its application and your estimated quantity.

Customize the fit, material and finish

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Material & hardness

Selected for the contact, temperature and movement

Color & finish

Define the visible surfaces and intended color

Shape & dimensions

Develop holes, lips and walls around the mating parts

Mounting & fit

Match the attachment and installation method

Product Overview

A Blind oval rubber grommet has a closed center instead of an open cable passage. It can cover an unused oval opening while its outer retaining profile sits around the panel edge. This makes the membrane condition and perimeter fit the two main areas to examine when selecting the part.

The closed surface should span the opening naturally, without being stretched taut to compensate for an undersized body. Match the retaining groove to the panel thickness and ensure that both flanges have room to settle. A close visual match on the exposed face does not establish that the groove is holding the far edge correctly.

Keep pointed tools away from the membrane when working near the installed cover. If the opening later needs to carry a cable, select a suitable cable entry rather than assuming an improvised slit will retain the original fit or sealing behavior. Replace a punctured cover when the opening is meant to remain closed.

Material options: Custom rubber compound and color, selected for the contact conditions and required geometry.
Hardness range: 30–90 Shore A for rubber. Assess the grade against this fit requirement: The closed surface should span the opening naturally, without being stretched taut to compensate for an undersized body.
Custom profile & fit: Match the retaining groove to the panel thickness and ensure that both flanges have room to settle.
Assembly considerations: Keep pointed tools away from the membrane when working near the installed cover.
Design check: If the opening later needs to carry a cable, select a suitable cable entry rather than assuming an improvised slit will retain the original fit or sealing behavior.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. If the opening later needs to carry a cable, select a suitable cable entry rather than assuming an improvised slit will retain the original fit or sealing behavior. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.

Choosing a material or hardness? Explore the selection guide →

FIND THE RIGHT FIT

Oval Grommet Size Catalog

Choose a through-hole or blind-hole profile, then compare the dimensions for your panel and cable arrangement.

Through-Hole Oval Grommets

133 sizes with an open passage for cables. Match the outside dimensions, opening, panel hole, panel thickness and overall thickness. Dimensions are in millimeters (mm).

PRODUCT FORM

Representative profile. Refer to the table for available dimensions.

P/N	OD	ID	GD	GW	T
OG9001	29×49	20×40	23×43	4	8
OG9002	71.5×37.2	53.5×19.2	59.5×25.2	3.5	7.2
OG9003	112×43.5	98.5×30	101.5×33	3.5	7.2
OG9004	83×40	71×28	75×32	2	6
OG9005	39×19	32×12	35×15	2	5
OG9006	19.5×10	13.5×4	15.5×6	2	5
OG9007	14×24	8×18	10×20	1	4
OG9008	14×24	8×18	10×20	1.5	4.5
OG9009	14×24	8×18	10×20	2	5
OG9010	14×24	8×18	10×20	2.5	5.5
OG9011	14×24	8×18	10×20	3	6
OG9012	14×24	8×18	10×20	4	7
OG9013	14×29	8×23	10×25	1	4
OG9014	14×29	8×23	10×25	1.5	4.5
OG9015	14×29	8×23	10×25	2	5

Blind-Hole Oval Grommets

16 sizes with a closed oval profile. Compare the groove dimensions and panel thickness for the mounting fit. Dimensions are in millimeters (mm).

PRODUCT FORM

Representative profile. Refer to the table for available dimensions.

P/N	OD	ID	GD	GW	T
GBH2002	15×30	10×25	13×27	3	10
GBH2003	23×48	17×42	20×44	3	10
GBH2004	25×51	16×42	20×45	2	9
GBH2005	25×51	16×42	20×50	2	9
GBH2006	30×45	21×37	25×40	2	9
GBH2007	37×91	24×78	30×85	2	11
GBH2008	46×84	29×67	37×75	2	11
GBH2009	46×90	33×77	40×83	3	14
GBH2010	58×83	45×70	50×75	3	14
GBH2011	41×105	26×90	35×100	2.5	9.5
GBH2013	38×83	26×71	30×75	4	9
GBH2014	48×128	26×110	40×120	3	10
GBH2015	25×40	16×31	20×35	1.5	5.5
GBH2016	38×53.8	24×39.8	31×46.8	2.54	6.35
GBH2017	26×66	17×57	20×60	1	5

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From part requirements to production

Define the part

Identify key dimensions, mating surfaces and quantity

Review material & tooling

Agree the compound and manufacturing approach

Evaluate the sample

Review the fit and agreed requirements in the assembly

Produce & inspect

Manufacture and check against the approved requirements

Review the intended assembly

Working conditions

Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.

Material and structure

Consider hardness together with wall thickness and support.

Installation

Check access, mating dimensions and the fitting sequence.

Ordering this custom component

Can the shape be adjusted to my mating parts?

Yes. Show the receiving opening, contact surfaces and clearance limits. We can review the dimensions and retaining features around the intended fit.

Which details should be agreed before tooling?

Agree the critical dimensions, material, hardness, visible surfaces and sample requirements. Explain how the part is installed and which interfaces control its function.

Can a sample help define the replacement?

A sample can help explain the structure. Compare it with the assembly because wear, swelling or compression may have changed its original dimensions.

How is the quotation for this part determined?

The material, part geometry, tooling, quantity and finishing affect the quotation. Include the intended batch size and delivery destination when describing your requirements.

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