Custom manufacturing example · Connect seals rubber grommet EPDM cable grommet oval

CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

Connect seals rubber grommet EPDM cable grommet oval

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

The EPDM cable grommet oval format brings an elongated panel opening and a cable contact region into one molded component. These interfaces have different jobs: the outer profile keeps the insert located in the panel, while the inner region fits around the cable. A good fit at one surface cannot compensate for a gap or distortion at the other.

Start with the cutout geometry and the cable's actual outside dimensions. Include cable covering variations, panel coating thickness, and the direction of the installed cable. Stretching the opening around an oversized cable can pull material away from the panel seat, particularly near the ends of an oval profile.

EPDM selection should reflect the substances and temperatures present at the entry. Where the connection has a sealing requirement, check the complete installation under the intended exposure and movement. Seat the perimeter evenly, leaving no rolled lip hidden behind the panel. For service replacement, examine the cutout for sharp damage and remove trapped dirt before fitting the new component.

Material options: Custom EPDM formulation; tailor the geometry and color to the required interface and exposure.
Hardness range: 30–90 Shore A for rubber. Assess the grade against this fit requirement: A good fit at one surface cannot compensate for a gap or distortion at the other.
Custom profile & fit: Include cable covering variations, panel coating thickness, and the direction of the installed cable.
Assembly considerations: Seat the perimeter evenly, leaving no rolled lip hidden behind the panel.
Design check: EPDM selection should reflect the substances and temperatures present at the entry.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. Stretching the opening around an oversized cable can pull material away from the panel seat, particularly near the ends of an oval profile. 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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