CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

Rubber split gland grommet/ Blind blanking grommet

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 split rubber grommet can be configured for fitting around an existing cable, while a blind blanking form closes an unused opening. Selecting the appropriate center configuration establishes whether the opening carries a cable or remains fully covered. ETOL offers custom structure, material, dimensions, hardness and color for the part.

For a split entry, establish how the split closes once the grommet is in the panel. The edges should meet in the designed relationship without being forced apart by an oversized cable. Choose the split layout and any retaining features around the cable and panel, then assess the closed joint for the required exposure.

For a blanking use, the center needs to remain closed rather than be treated as an improvised cable passage. Cutting a solid part changes the contact and can initiate tearing; it is not equivalent to a designed split construction.

Check the panel hole, sheet thickness and clearance around the retaining flange before fitting either form. During servicing, inspect the split or closed center as well as the outer engagement. A cable pulled diagonally can disturb the joint while the front flange still looks seated. Route and support the cable to avoid using the grommet as the restraint for an unsupported span.

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: Choose the split layout and any retaining features around the cable and panel, then assess the closed joint for the required exposure.
Custom profile & fit
Check the panel hole, sheet thickness and clearance around the retaining flange before fitting either form.
Assembly considerations
Route and support the cable to avoid using the grommet as the restraint for an unsupported span.
Design check
Selecting the appropriate center configuration establishes whether the opening carries a cable or remains fully covered.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. Selecting the appropriate center configuration establishes whether the opening carries a cable or remains fully covered. 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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