Materials of Construction
Grommets are made from a variety of materials. These include:
- Brass: The metals is commonly used as its provides
strength, high temperature ductility, good electrical conductivity,
corrosion resistance.
- Nickel Alloys : These types of grommets are widely used now a days.
- Steel: The metal is used because it is corrosion
resistant and malleable under suitable conditions.
- Stainless Steel: The metal is used because it has high
pressure ratings and chemical and corrosion resistance.
There are numerous types of grommets manufactured in different materials and sizes for use in diverse applications. Listed below are some of the grommets used:
Wire Grommets
These grommets are used for neatly feeding wires away various work surfaces and are available in different size openings for accommodating any size wire.
Rubber Grommets
These rubber grommets and bushings are used for protecting or covering through holes with rough edges. These products can shield the wire or other material from any kind of damage.
Phone & Fax Grommet
These specialty grommets are made from a durable molded plastic, and are ideal for organizing phone and fax cables because of small size.
Metal Desk Grommet
These grommets are a fashionable way to cover cable holes in office desks. These products are available indifferent finishes for matching different furniture and also for protecting the cables from abrasion because of sharp edges.
Desk Grommets
These specialty grommets are meant for use in desk stationed appliances including cables, wires and cords that originate at telephones, computers.
Buyers Guide for Electrical Grommets
The following section contains certain parameters and specifications that a buyer must analyze while selecting grommets for different applications.
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