Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Molded heat-resistant rubber protective grommet for cable
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Molded heat-resistant rubber protective grommet for cable
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
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 protective grommet for cable should be developed around the temperature and exposure at the entry itself. Nearby heat sources, airflow and contact with other parts can create conditions different from the equipment's general ambient temperature, so the selected compound needs evaluation for the designated location.
Customize the retained groove and cable passage around the finished panel and cable. The heat-resistant description does not establish a universal operating limit or suitability for every rubber option. Preserve the intended clearances to surrounding components as part of the assembly design.
Fit the grommet evenly and inspect its seat after the cable is routed to its supports. Evaluate the entry through the required operating cycle and check for a changed fit or surface condition. During maintenance, reassess the location if nearby equipment or cable routing changes. A replacement should retain the specified material and profile, rather than substituting a similar ring based only on its outside shape.
- 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: Customize the retained groove and cable passage around the finished panel and cable.
- Custom profile & fit
- Evaluate the entry through the required operating cycle and check for a changed fit or surface condition.
- Assembly considerations
- Fit the grommet evenly and inspect its seat after the cable is routed to its supports.
- Design check
- Nearby heat sources, airflow and contact with other parts can create conditions different from the equipment's general ambient temperature, so the selected compound needs evaluation for the designated location.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. Customize the retained groove and cable passage around the finished panel and cable. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.
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
PRODUCT APPEARANCE
| P/N | ID (C) | GD (A) | OD (D) | GW (B) | T (E) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG2001 | 7/64 | 5/32 | 1/4 | 3/32 | 11/64 | inch |
| RG2002 | 7/64 | 5/32 | 1/4 | 3/64 | 11/64 | inch |
| RG2003 | 5/32 | 7/32 | 9/32 | 3/32 | 7/32 | inch |
| RG2004 | 1/8 | 3/16 | 5/16 | 1/16 | 3/16 | inch |
| RG2005 | 9/64 | 1/4 | 5/16 | 5/64 | 1/4 | inch |
| RG2006 | 5/32 | 1/4 | 5/16 | 7/64 | 13/64 | inch |
| RG2007 | 1/8 | 3/16 | 11/32 | 1/16 | 7/32 | inch |
| RG2008 | 1/8 | 1/4 | 11/32 | 1/16 | 7/32 | inch |
| RG2009 | 1/8 | 1/4 | 11/32 | 3/32 | 1/4 | inch |
| RG2010 | 9/64 | 3/16 | 11/32 | 1/16 | 3/16 | inch |
| RG2011 | 3/16 | 9/32 | 13/32 | 3/32 | 5/16 | inch |
| RG2012 | 3/16 | 5/16 | 13/32 | 1/16 | 7/32 | inch |
| RG2013 | 3/16 | 9/32 | 7/16 | 3/32 | 7/32 | inch |
| RG2014 | 3/16 | 5/16 | 7/16 | 1/16 | 3/16 | inch |
| RG2015 | 3/16 | 5/16 | 7/16 | 1/4 | 3/8 | inch |
Type D Round Through-Hole Grommets
866 entries for round panel openings. Compare the outside diameter, inside diameter, panel hole, panel thickness and overall thickness for the required fit.
DIMENSION GUIDE
PRODUCT APPEARANCE
| P/N | OD | ID | GD | GW | T | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG6-2-4-1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | mm |
| RG6-2-4-1.5 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1.5 | 3.5 | mm |
| RG6-2-4-2 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | mm |
| RG8-2-6-1 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3.4 | mm |
| RG8-2-6-1.5 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 1.5 | 3.9 | mm |
| RG8-2-6-2 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 4.4 | mm |
| RG8-3-6-1 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3.4 | mm |
| RG8-3-6-1.5 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 1.5 | 3.9 | mm |
| RG8-3-6-2 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4.4 | mm |
| RG8-4-6-1 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3.4 | mm |
| RG8-4-6-1.5 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 3.9 | mm |
| RG8-4-6-2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 4.4 | mm |
| RG10-3-7-1 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 4 | mm |
| RG10-3-7-1.5 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 1.5 | 4.5 | mm |
| RG10-3-7-2 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 5 | mm |
Type A Round Grommets
98 GRA sizes with a flanged sleeve profile. Compare the inside diameter, groove diameter and sleeve dimensions.
DIMENSION GUIDE
PRODUCT APPEARANCE
| P/N | ID | OD | GD | GW | T | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRA5000 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8.5 | mm |
| GRA5001 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8.5 | mm |
| GRA5002 | 3.5 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9.5 | mm |
| GRA5003 | 3.2 | 8.2 | 6 | 8 | 9 | mm |
| GRA5004 | 3.5 | 11 | 6.8 | 8 | 10 | mm |
| GRA5005 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9.5 | mm |
| GRA5006 | 4 | 11.5 | 7.3 | 8 | 10 | mm |
| GRA5007 | 4.5 | 12 | 7.8 | 8 | 10 | mm |
| GRA5008 | 4.5 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9.5 | mm |
| GRA5009 | 5.5 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 10 | mm |
| GRA5010 | 5 | 12.5 | 8.3 | 8 | 10 | mm |
| GRA5011 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 11 | mm |
| GRA5012 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | mm |
| GRA5013 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 12 | mm |
| GRA5014 | 7.5 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 12 | mm |
Type B Round Grommets
47 RGB sizes with a retaining lip below the mounting groove. Check the groove width and overall thickness for the panel assembly.
DIMENSION GUIDE
PRODUCT APPEARANCE
| P/N | ID | OD | GD | GW | T | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGB6001 | 2 | 8.5 | 4.6 | 3 | 8 | mm |
| RGB6002 | 2.5 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 7 | mm |
| RGB6003 | 3 | 9.5 | 5.5 | 3 | 7 | mm |
| RGB6004 | 3.5 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 8 | mm |
| RGB6005 | 4 | 10.5 | 6.5 | 4 | 8 | mm |
| RGB6006 | 4.5 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 8 | mm |
| RGB6007 | 5 | 11.5 | 7.5 | 4 | 8 | mm |
| RGB6008 | 5.5 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 8 | mm |
| RGB6009 | 6 | 12.5 | 8.5 | 4 | 8 | mm |
| RGB6010 | 6.2 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 9 | mm |
| RGB6011 | 6.5 | 13.5 | 9.5 | 5 | 9 | mm |
| RGB6012 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 9 | mm |
| RGB6013 | 7.5 | 14.5 | 10.5 | 5 | 9 | mm |
| RGB6014 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 9 | mm |
| RGB6015 | 8.5 | 15.5 | 11.5 | 5 | 9 | mm |
Blind-Hole Round Grommets
39 BGA sizes with a closed central membrane. Match dimensions A through E to the section drawing and the panel opening.
DIMENSION GUIDE
PRODUCT APPEARANCE
| P/N | A | B | C | D | E | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGA1001 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 2.5 | 7.5 | mm |
| BGA1002 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 2.5 | 9.5 | mm |
| BGA1003 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 2 | 9 | mm |
| BGA1004 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 2.5 | 9.5 | mm |
| BGA1005 | 20 | 25 | 33 | 2.5 | 11 | mm |
| BGA1006 | 22 | 27 | 34 | 1.6 | 9 | mm |
| BGA1007 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 2.5 | 10 | mm |
| BGA1008 | 25 | 30 | 40 | 3 | 10 | mm |
| BGA1009 | 24 | 32 | 40 | 2.5 | 11 | mm |
| BGA1010 | 30 | 35 | 45 | 2.5 | 10 | mm |
| BGA1011 | 30 | 38 | 45 | 3 | 12 | mm |
| BGA1012 | 32 | 40 | 47 | 3 | 10.5 | mm |
| BGA1013 | 35 | 42 | 50 | 2.5 | 10.5 | mm |
| BGA1014 | 36 | 47 | 53 | 3 | 10 | mm |
| BGA1015 | 42 | 48 | 58 | 6 | 16 | mm |
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
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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