CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

Custom closed blind large wire cable rubber grommets

A custom component for your assembly.

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

  • Factory direct
  • 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 closed blind grommet covers an unused panel opening with a continuous rubber center. This custom design is useful when an enclosure has an entry that is not needed in a particular configuration. The outer profile retains the part at the panel while the center closes the opening rather than providing an open cable passage.

On a larger insert, the relationship between the center and the retaining edge matters. The panel must support the perimeter evenly, and the available space behind it must accommodate the molded profile. Select the part using the hole dimensions and wall thickness, not the visible flange size alone.

Fit the edge fully around the opening and inspect for any section folded beneath the flange. Pressure on the center should not be used as a substitute for properly seating the perimeter. Keep the closure intact for its intended blanking role. If a cable is later introduced, use the appropriate cable-entry design so the new arrangement has a defined passage and the required retention at the panel.

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: Pressure on the center should not be used as a substitute for properly seating the perimeter.
Custom profile & fit
Select the part using the hole dimensions and wall thickness, not the visible flange size alone.
Assembly considerations
Fit the edge fully around the opening and inspect for any section folded beneath the flange.
Design check
The outer profile retains the part at the panel while the center closes the opening rather than providing an open cable passage.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. The outer profile retains the part at the panel while the center closes the opening rather than providing an open cable passage. 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

Round Grommet Size Catalog

Choose a profile to compare part numbers and dimensions. Inch and metric sizes are listed in separate tables.

Type D Round Grommets in Inches

274 entries for Type D round through-hole grommets. Original fractions are retained, and exactly equivalent standard inch fractions replace decimal values where possible. Other values remain decimal inches.

DIMENSION GUIDE
Type D Round Grommets in Inches: plan view on the left and section view on the right, with labels matching the dimension key.
Profile reference only. Use the dimensions listed for each part number.
PRODUCT APPEARANCE
Generated product visualization of a black rubber Type D grommet with two round flanges, a panel mounting groove and an open central bore.
Illustrative product rendering. Refer to the table for dimensions.
P/NID (C)GD (A)OD (D)GW (B)T (E)Unit
RG20017/645/321/43/3211/64inch
RG20027/645/321/43/6411/64inch
RG20035/327/329/323/327/32inch
RG20041/83/165/161/163/16inch
RG20059/641/45/165/641/4inch
RG20065/321/45/167/6413/64inch
RG20071/83/1611/321/167/32inch
RG20081/81/411/321/167/32inch
RG20091/81/411/323/321/4inch
RG20109/643/1611/321/163/16inch
RG20113/169/3213/323/325/16inch
RG20123/165/1613/321/167/32inch
RG20133/169/327/163/327/32inch
RG20143/165/167/161/163/16inch
RG20153/165/167/161/43/8inch

Can't find the right size? Contact us for custom dimensions tailored to your requirements.

From part requirements to production

01

Define the part

Identify key dimensions, mating surfaces and quantity

02

Review material & tooling

Agree the compound and manufacturing approach

03

Evaluate the sample

Review the fit and agreed requirements in the assembly

04

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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