CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

rubber protective sleeve custom made tapered silicone 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.

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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

Custom tapered silicone grommets provide a changing profile along a protective sleeve or opening interface. The narrow and wider sections should be coordinated with the component being covered or passed through. The taper can define the available contact and clearance, but it also makes installation orientation important.

Establish which end enters first and where the component should stop. A narrow section forced over an unsuitable shoulder can stretch excessively or fold inward. The longer profile should remain clear of surrounding hardware, with enough room for the intended cable or component route at its exit. Inspect both ends after fitting instead of relying on the visible outer shoulder alone.

Choose the silicone formulation and hardness for the actual exposure and movement. Keep the inner passage clean and prevent sharp ends from cutting it during assembly. If the sleeve moves with the enclosed component, assess the full range so the taper is not pinched against nearby structure. A replacement should preserve the profile along its entire length, not just match the diameter at one end.

Material options
Custom silicone compound; formulation and geometry developed together.
Hardness selection
Silicone options: 20–80 Shore A. A narrow section forced over an unsuitable shoulder can stretch excessively or fold inward.
Custom geometry
Custom tapered silicone grommets provide a changing profile along a protective sleeve or opening interface.
Fit evaluation
Inspect both ends after fitting instead of relying on the visible outer shoulder alone.
Color & OEM
Custom colors; identification clear of folds and end connections.

Photos illustrate structure or material appearance only. Custom tapered silicone grommets provide a changing profile along a protective sleeve or opening interface. 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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