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In addition to all the good answers: if you are looking to purchase a grommet/bushing specifically for preventing someone damaging internal parts by pulling on the cable, you'll want to do a search for stress relief or strain relief bushing.
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In addition to all the good answers: if you are looking to purchase a grommet/bushing specifically for preventing someone damaging internal parts by pulling on the cable, you'll want to do a search for stress relief or strain relief bushing.
– Eric Lippert
11 hours ago
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In addition to all the good answers: if you are looking to purchase a grommet/bushing specifically for preventing someone damaging internal parts by pulling on the cable, you'll want to do a search for stress relief or strain relief bushing.
– Eric Lippert
11 hours ago
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In addition to all the good answers: if you are looking to purchase a grommet/bushing specifically for preventing someone damaging internal parts by pulling on the cable, you'll want to do a search for stress relief or strain relief bushing.
– Eric Lippert
11 hours ago
In addition to all the good answers: if you are looking to purchase a grommet/bushing specifically for preventing someone damaging internal parts by pulling on the cable, you'll want to do a search for stress relief or strain relief bushing.
– Eric Lippert
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That's a grommet, not to be confused with Grommit.
Grommit - of Wallace and Grommit fame.
3
made my day :-)
– Blup1980
19 hours ago
1
Got our "funny" head on today? plus 1... :)
– Solar Mike
18 hours ago
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Check the datasheet before buying them though, some are compatible with Wensleydale, some are not.
– Wossname
17 hours ago
this has to be one of the most versatile technical terms ever. I counted > 30 different meanings (interdisciplinary, not limited to EE) when translating to German only: dict.leo.org/englisch-deutsch/grommet
– dlatikay
13 hours ago
1
@dlatikay I only know of one meaning for the word "grommet": it's a thing placed around the inside of a hole, which protects the hole, or something passing through the hole, from wear. What else does it mean?
– Tanner Swett
10 hours ago
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Summary:
I've been doing a lot of research on this and found several excellent definitions from CableOrganizer that has helped to clarify a lot of the confusion I've been having. I'll lay this out as clearly as I can to cite the differences between grommets and bushings which has made it easier to find the correct part I was looking for.
Is it a grommet or a bushing?
The terms "grommet" and "bushing" are pretty open in terms of their meaning, and depending on their application, but typically both words refer to a piece of material, usually circular in shape, that provides a buffer between two areas that can serve many different purposes, from insulation to vibration resistance to protection from abrasion and friction.1
A grommet is basically just a rubber bumper that protects cables from the hard edges or sharp corners of whatever surface it may be passing between.
What's is the purpose of grommets and bushings?
When running your cables through small openings or around sharp curves you will encounter rough metal or wooden edges that may damage or break your cables. These rubber grommets provide an abrasion resistant cushion around these small openings and sharp edges to protect your wiring.
A bushing is similar to a grommet and serves the function, to protect a cable from damage, but are notably more complex. These additional features can provide extra protection and functionality beyond a simple rubber pass-though.2
Examples of common bushings
PVC Bushings
Other bushings are a bit more complex in their design. Rather than a simple rubber circle, many bushings have different features that help give a little extra protection or added functionality. Non-metallic wire bushings, for example, are essentially similar to rubber grommets, though they're made from PVC and feature a threaded pattern that allows them to install into surfaces more securely.1
Snap Bushings
Snap bushings are so called because they can snap into the surface and lock into place once installed, thanks to the design of the outer edge that allows portions to expand once placed into the desired hole.
Many snap bushings are simple circular pass-throughs, but others feature "wings" or "shutters" which are flaps that help keep cables from being too loose in the pass-through, keeping them centered and also protecting them from too much vibration and shock.1
Snub Bushings
Taking it a step further are snub bushings, which have a thick split opening that will close around a cable once it's snapped into place, securing it and ensuring that it doesn't move. While this provides solid insulation and retention, it also means only a single cable can be properly secured in each bushing, rather than a bundle.1
Open Bushings
An open bushing is a grommet that is not a closed circle, but rather contains a slit that divides the circle when not installed. This allows it to do a few things closed grommets and bushings can't. Cables can be installed with a side-entry method, instead of a feed-through, for example. Additionally, they can be installed into pre-existing holes, or along pre-existing cable runs.1
Steve also mentioned grommet strips, also sometimes referred to as "edging", and can be found with or without adhesive.
What is the identity of the part in the question?
The bushing from my original question ended up being a Heyco snap bushing SB 375-4 (part no. 2030) with an inside diameter of 0.27" (6.8mm). A complete catalog is available online and parts can be sourced from Mouser Electronics.
Note that an inside diameter of 0.27" is an imperial variation with the next closest metric diameter being 7mm which may have a different outter diameter.
3
Good information here. In plumbing, the term "bushing" is used to refer to a pipe fitting that reduces the size of another female pipe fitting. In PVC they come in threaded and solvent welded versions, and in metal pipe they are threaded only.
– JPhi1618
10 hours ago
I've only ever heard these called bushings, not grommets, so thanks for making the connection for me.
– mbrig
4 hours ago
Would you also like to include cable glands? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_gland
– rrauenza
3 hours ago
duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude I was never able to find any "grommet strips" because I would have never thought they were called that. Now that I don't need them, of course I find out what they are called! SMH
– YetAnotherRandomUser
1 hour ago
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They are called grommets. You can also get grommet strip.
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Everyone's already identified basic grommets but I would add that, in the example of mains cable, there are specifically designed (and often legally required) cable grips which not only prevent chafing but also prevent the cable being pulled through.
These are significantly different to general-purpose grommets so it's worth knowing the difference and why you might use one or the other.
Edit: By request, this is an example of a common form of cable grip/gland used to retain fixed mains cables in many appliances:
RS-Components Stock No. 136-1750
Can you provide an example image of cable grips?
– Zhro
15 hours ago
Yes - updated my answer.
– John U
14 hours ago
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That's a grommet, not to be confused with Grommit.
Grommit - of Wallace and Grommit fame.
3
made my day :-)
– Blup1980
19 hours ago
1
Got our "funny" head on today? plus 1... :)
– Solar Mike
18 hours ago
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Check the datasheet before buying them though, some are compatible with Wensleydale, some are not.
– Wossname
17 hours ago
this has to be one of the most versatile technical terms ever. I counted > 30 different meanings (interdisciplinary, not limited to EE) when translating to German only: dict.leo.org/englisch-deutsch/grommet
– dlatikay
13 hours ago
1
@dlatikay I only know of one meaning for the word "grommet": it's a thing placed around the inside of a hole, which protects the hole, or something passing through the hole, from wear. What else does it mean?
– Tanner Swett
10 hours ago
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up vote
79
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That's a grommet, not to be confused with Grommit.
Grommit - of Wallace and Grommit fame.
3
made my day :-)
– Blup1980
19 hours ago
1
Got our "funny" head on today? plus 1... :)
– Solar Mike
18 hours ago
9
Check the datasheet before buying them though, some are compatible with Wensleydale, some are not.
– Wossname
17 hours ago
this has to be one of the most versatile technical terms ever. I counted > 30 different meanings (interdisciplinary, not limited to EE) when translating to German only: dict.leo.org/englisch-deutsch/grommet
– dlatikay
13 hours ago
1
@dlatikay I only know of one meaning for the word "grommet": it's a thing placed around the inside of a hole, which protects the hole, or something passing through the hole, from wear. What else does it mean?
– Tanner Swett
10 hours ago
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up vote
79
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up vote
79
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That's a grommet, not to be confused with Grommit.
Grommit - of Wallace and Grommit fame.
That's a grommet, not to be confused with Grommit.
Grommit - of Wallace and Grommit fame.
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answered 19 hours ago
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made my day :-)
– Blup1980
19 hours ago
1
Got our "funny" head on today? plus 1... :)
– Solar Mike
18 hours ago
9
Check the datasheet before buying them though, some are compatible with Wensleydale, some are not.
– Wossname
17 hours ago
this has to be one of the most versatile technical terms ever. I counted > 30 different meanings (interdisciplinary, not limited to EE) when translating to German only: dict.leo.org/englisch-deutsch/grommet
– dlatikay
13 hours ago
1
@dlatikay I only know of one meaning for the word "grommet": it's a thing placed around the inside of a hole, which protects the hole, or something passing through the hole, from wear. What else does it mean?
– Tanner Swett
10 hours ago
|
show 2 more comments
3
made my day :-)
– Blup1980
19 hours ago
1
Got our "funny" head on today? plus 1... :)
– Solar Mike
18 hours ago
9
Check the datasheet before buying them though, some are compatible with Wensleydale, some are not.
– Wossname
17 hours ago
this has to be one of the most versatile technical terms ever. I counted > 30 different meanings (interdisciplinary, not limited to EE) when translating to German only: dict.leo.org/englisch-deutsch/grommet
– dlatikay
13 hours ago
1
@dlatikay I only know of one meaning for the word "grommet": it's a thing placed around the inside of a hole, which protects the hole, or something passing through the hole, from wear. What else does it mean?
– Tanner Swett
10 hours ago
3
3
made my day :-)
– Blup1980
19 hours ago
made my day :-)
– Blup1980
19 hours ago
1
1
Got our "funny" head on today? plus 1... :)
– Solar Mike
18 hours ago
Got our "funny" head on today? plus 1... :)
– Solar Mike
18 hours ago
9
9
Check the datasheet before buying them though, some are compatible with Wensleydale, some are not.
– Wossname
17 hours ago
Check the datasheet before buying them though, some are compatible with Wensleydale, some are not.
– Wossname
17 hours ago
this has to be one of the most versatile technical terms ever. I counted > 30 different meanings (interdisciplinary, not limited to EE) when translating to German only: dict.leo.org/englisch-deutsch/grommet
– dlatikay
13 hours ago
this has to be one of the most versatile technical terms ever. I counted > 30 different meanings (interdisciplinary, not limited to EE) when translating to German only: dict.leo.org/englisch-deutsch/grommet
– dlatikay
13 hours ago
1
1
@dlatikay I only know of one meaning for the word "grommet": it's a thing placed around the inside of a hole, which protects the hole, or something passing through the hole, from wear. What else does it mean?
– Tanner Swett
10 hours ago
@dlatikay I only know of one meaning for the word "grommet": it's a thing placed around the inside of a hole, which protects the hole, or something passing through the hole, from wear. What else does it mean?
– Tanner Swett
10 hours ago
|
show 2 more comments
up vote
38
down vote
Summary:
I've been doing a lot of research on this and found several excellent definitions from CableOrganizer that has helped to clarify a lot of the confusion I've been having. I'll lay this out as clearly as I can to cite the differences between grommets and bushings which has made it easier to find the correct part I was looking for.
Is it a grommet or a bushing?
The terms "grommet" and "bushing" are pretty open in terms of their meaning, and depending on their application, but typically both words refer to a piece of material, usually circular in shape, that provides a buffer between two areas that can serve many different purposes, from insulation to vibration resistance to protection from abrasion and friction.1
A grommet is basically just a rubber bumper that protects cables from the hard edges or sharp corners of whatever surface it may be passing between.
What's is the purpose of grommets and bushings?
When running your cables through small openings or around sharp curves you will encounter rough metal or wooden edges that may damage or break your cables. These rubber grommets provide an abrasion resistant cushion around these small openings and sharp edges to protect your wiring.
A bushing is similar to a grommet and serves the function, to protect a cable from damage, but are notably more complex. These additional features can provide extra protection and functionality beyond a simple rubber pass-though.2
Examples of common bushings
PVC Bushings
Other bushings are a bit more complex in their design. Rather than a simple rubber circle, many bushings have different features that help give a little extra protection or added functionality. Non-metallic wire bushings, for example, are essentially similar to rubber grommets, though they're made from PVC and feature a threaded pattern that allows them to install into surfaces more securely.1
Snap Bushings
Snap bushings are so called because they can snap into the surface and lock into place once installed, thanks to the design of the outer edge that allows portions to expand once placed into the desired hole.
Many snap bushings are simple circular pass-throughs, but others feature "wings" or "shutters" which are flaps that help keep cables from being too loose in the pass-through, keeping them centered and also protecting them from too much vibration and shock.1
Snub Bushings
Taking it a step further are snub bushings, which have a thick split opening that will close around a cable once it's snapped into place, securing it and ensuring that it doesn't move. While this provides solid insulation and retention, it also means only a single cable can be properly secured in each bushing, rather than a bundle.1
Open Bushings
An open bushing is a grommet that is not a closed circle, but rather contains a slit that divides the circle when not installed. This allows it to do a few things closed grommets and bushings can't. Cables can be installed with a side-entry method, instead of a feed-through, for example. Additionally, they can be installed into pre-existing holes, or along pre-existing cable runs.1
Steve also mentioned grommet strips, also sometimes referred to as "edging", and can be found with or without adhesive.
What is the identity of the part in the question?
The bushing from my original question ended up being a Heyco snap bushing SB 375-4 (part no. 2030) with an inside diameter of 0.27" (6.8mm). A complete catalog is available online and parts can be sourced from Mouser Electronics.
Note that an inside diameter of 0.27" is an imperial variation with the next closest metric diameter being 7mm which may have a different outter diameter.
3
Good information here. In plumbing, the term "bushing" is used to refer to a pipe fitting that reduces the size of another female pipe fitting. In PVC they come in threaded and solvent welded versions, and in metal pipe they are threaded only.
– JPhi1618
10 hours ago
I've only ever heard these called bushings, not grommets, so thanks for making the connection for me.
– mbrig
4 hours ago
Would you also like to include cable glands? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_gland
– rrauenza
3 hours ago
duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude I was never able to find any "grommet strips" because I would have never thought they were called that. Now that I don't need them, of course I find out what they are called! SMH
– YetAnotherRandomUser
1 hour ago
add a comment |
up vote
38
down vote
Summary:
I've been doing a lot of research on this and found several excellent definitions from CableOrganizer that has helped to clarify a lot of the confusion I've been having. I'll lay this out as clearly as I can to cite the differences between grommets and bushings which has made it easier to find the correct part I was looking for.
Is it a grommet or a bushing?
The terms "grommet" and "bushing" are pretty open in terms of their meaning, and depending on their application, but typically both words refer to a piece of material, usually circular in shape, that provides a buffer between two areas that can serve many different purposes, from insulation to vibration resistance to protection from abrasion and friction.1
A grommet is basically just a rubber bumper that protects cables from the hard edges or sharp corners of whatever surface it may be passing between.
What's is the purpose of grommets and bushings?
When running your cables through small openings or around sharp curves you will encounter rough metal or wooden edges that may damage or break your cables. These rubber grommets provide an abrasion resistant cushion around these small openings and sharp edges to protect your wiring.
A bushing is similar to a grommet and serves the function, to protect a cable from damage, but are notably more complex. These additional features can provide extra protection and functionality beyond a simple rubber pass-though.2
Examples of common bushings
PVC Bushings
Other bushings are a bit more complex in their design. Rather than a simple rubber circle, many bushings have different features that help give a little extra protection or added functionality. Non-metallic wire bushings, for example, are essentially similar to rubber grommets, though they're made from PVC and feature a threaded pattern that allows them to install into surfaces more securely.1
Snap Bushings
Snap bushings are so called because they can snap into the surface and lock into place once installed, thanks to the design of the outer edge that allows portions to expand once placed into the desired hole.
Many snap bushings are simple circular pass-throughs, but others feature "wings" or "shutters" which are flaps that help keep cables from being too loose in the pass-through, keeping them centered and also protecting them from too much vibration and shock.1
Snub Bushings
Taking it a step further are snub bushings, which have a thick split opening that will close around a cable once it's snapped into place, securing it and ensuring that it doesn't move. While this provides solid insulation and retention, it also means only a single cable can be properly secured in each bushing, rather than a bundle.1
Open Bushings
An open bushing is a grommet that is not a closed circle, but rather contains a slit that divides the circle when not installed. This allows it to do a few things closed grommets and bushings can't. Cables can be installed with a side-entry method, instead of a feed-through, for example. Additionally, they can be installed into pre-existing holes, or along pre-existing cable runs.1
Steve also mentioned grommet strips, also sometimes referred to as "edging", and can be found with or without adhesive.
What is the identity of the part in the question?
The bushing from my original question ended up being a Heyco snap bushing SB 375-4 (part no. 2030) with an inside diameter of 0.27" (6.8mm). A complete catalog is available online and parts can be sourced from Mouser Electronics.
Note that an inside diameter of 0.27" is an imperial variation with the next closest metric diameter being 7mm which may have a different outter diameter.
3
Good information here. In plumbing, the term "bushing" is used to refer to a pipe fitting that reduces the size of another female pipe fitting. In PVC they come in threaded and solvent welded versions, and in metal pipe they are threaded only.
– JPhi1618
10 hours ago
I've only ever heard these called bushings, not grommets, so thanks for making the connection for me.
– mbrig
4 hours ago
Would you also like to include cable glands? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_gland
– rrauenza
3 hours ago
duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude I was never able to find any "grommet strips" because I would have never thought they were called that. Now that I don't need them, of course I find out what they are called! SMH
– YetAnotherRandomUser
1 hour ago
add a comment |
up vote
38
down vote
up vote
38
down vote
Summary:
I've been doing a lot of research on this and found several excellent definitions from CableOrganizer that has helped to clarify a lot of the confusion I've been having. I'll lay this out as clearly as I can to cite the differences between grommets and bushings which has made it easier to find the correct part I was looking for.
Is it a grommet or a bushing?
The terms "grommet" and "bushing" are pretty open in terms of their meaning, and depending on their application, but typically both words refer to a piece of material, usually circular in shape, that provides a buffer between two areas that can serve many different purposes, from insulation to vibration resistance to protection from abrasion and friction.1
A grommet is basically just a rubber bumper that protects cables from the hard edges or sharp corners of whatever surface it may be passing between.
What's is the purpose of grommets and bushings?
When running your cables through small openings or around sharp curves you will encounter rough metal or wooden edges that may damage or break your cables. These rubber grommets provide an abrasion resistant cushion around these small openings and sharp edges to protect your wiring.
A bushing is similar to a grommet and serves the function, to protect a cable from damage, but are notably more complex. These additional features can provide extra protection and functionality beyond a simple rubber pass-though.2
Examples of common bushings
PVC Bushings
Other bushings are a bit more complex in their design. Rather than a simple rubber circle, many bushings have different features that help give a little extra protection or added functionality. Non-metallic wire bushings, for example, are essentially similar to rubber grommets, though they're made from PVC and feature a threaded pattern that allows them to install into surfaces more securely.1
Snap Bushings
Snap bushings are so called because they can snap into the surface and lock into place once installed, thanks to the design of the outer edge that allows portions to expand once placed into the desired hole.
Many snap bushings are simple circular pass-throughs, but others feature "wings" or "shutters" which are flaps that help keep cables from being too loose in the pass-through, keeping them centered and also protecting them from too much vibration and shock.1
Snub Bushings
Taking it a step further are snub bushings, which have a thick split opening that will close around a cable once it's snapped into place, securing it and ensuring that it doesn't move. While this provides solid insulation and retention, it also means only a single cable can be properly secured in each bushing, rather than a bundle.1
Open Bushings
An open bushing is a grommet that is not a closed circle, but rather contains a slit that divides the circle when not installed. This allows it to do a few things closed grommets and bushings can't. Cables can be installed with a side-entry method, instead of a feed-through, for example. Additionally, they can be installed into pre-existing holes, or along pre-existing cable runs.1
Steve also mentioned grommet strips, also sometimes referred to as "edging", and can be found with or without adhesive.
What is the identity of the part in the question?
The bushing from my original question ended up being a Heyco snap bushing SB 375-4 (part no. 2030) with an inside diameter of 0.27" (6.8mm). A complete catalog is available online and parts can be sourced from Mouser Electronics.
Note that an inside diameter of 0.27" is an imperial variation with the next closest metric diameter being 7mm which may have a different outter diameter.
Summary:
I've been doing a lot of research on this and found several excellent definitions from CableOrganizer that has helped to clarify a lot of the confusion I've been having. I'll lay this out as clearly as I can to cite the differences between grommets and bushings which has made it easier to find the correct part I was looking for.
Is it a grommet or a bushing?
The terms "grommet" and "bushing" are pretty open in terms of their meaning, and depending on their application, but typically both words refer to a piece of material, usually circular in shape, that provides a buffer between two areas that can serve many different purposes, from insulation to vibration resistance to protection from abrasion and friction.1
A grommet is basically just a rubber bumper that protects cables from the hard edges or sharp corners of whatever surface it may be passing between.
What's is the purpose of grommets and bushings?
When running your cables through small openings or around sharp curves you will encounter rough metal or wooden edges that may damage or break your cables. These rubber grommets provide an abrasion resistant cushion around these small openings and sharp edges to protect your wiring.
A bushing is similar to a grommet and serves the function, to protect a cable from damage, but are notably more complex. These additional features can provide extra protection and functionality beyond a simple rubber pass-though.2
Examples of common bushings
PVC Bushings
Other bushings are a bit more complex in their design. Rather than a simple rubber circle, many bushings have different features that help give a little extra protection or added functionality. Non-metallic wire bushings, for example, are essentially similar to rubber grommets, though they're made from PVC and feature a threaded pattern that allows them to install into surfaces more securely.1
Snap Bushings
Snap bushings are so called because they can snap into the surface and lock into place once installed, thanks to the design of the outer edge that allows portions to expand once placed into the desired hole.
Many snap bushings are simple circular pass-throughs, but others feature "wings" or "shutters" which are flaps that help keep cables from being too loose in the pass-through, keeping them centered and also protecting them from too much vibration and shock.1
Snub Bushings
Taking it a step further are snub bushings, which have a thick split opening that will close around a cable once it's snapped into place, securing it and ensuring that it doesn't move. While this provides solid insulation and retention, it also means only a single cable can be properly secured in each bushing, rather than a bundle.1
Open Bushings
An open bushing is a grommet that is not a closed circle, but rather contains a slit that divides the circle when not installed. This allows it to do a few things closed grommets and bushings can't. Cables can be installed with a side-entry method, instead of a feed-through, for example. Additionally, they can be installed into pre-existing holes, or along pre-existing cable runs.1
Steve also mentioned grommet strips, also sometimes referred to as "edging", and can be found with or without adhesive.
What is the identity of the part in the question?
The bushing from my original question ended up being a Heyco snap bushing SB 375-4 (part no. 2030) with an inside diameter of 0.27" (6.8mm). A complete catalog is available online and parts can be sourced from Mouser Electronics.
Note that an inside diameter of 0.27" is an imperial variation with the next closest metric diameter being 7mm which may have a different outter diameter.
edited 16 hours ago
answered 16 hours ago
Zhro
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Good information here. In plumbing, the term "bushing" is used to refer to a pipe fitting that reduces the size of another female pipe fitting. In PVC they come in threaded and solvent welded versions, and in metal pipe they are threaded only.
– JPhi1618
10 hours ago
I've only ever heard these called bushings, not grommets, so thanks for making the connection for me.
– mbrig
4 hours ago
Would you also like to include cable glands? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_gland
– rrauenza
3 hours ago
duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude I was never able to find any "grommet strips" because I would have never thought they were called that. Now that I don't need them, of course I find out what they are called! SMH
– YetAnotherRandomUser
1 hour ago
add a comment |
3
Good information here. In plumbing, the term "bushing" is used to refer to a pipe fitting that reduces the size of another female pipe fitting. In PVC they come in threaded and solvent welded versions, and in metal pipe they are threaded only.
– JPhi1618
10 hours ago
I've only ever heard these called bushings, not grommets, so thanks for making the connection for me.
– mbrig
4 hours ago
Would you also like to include cable glands? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_gland
– rrauenza
3 hours ago
duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude I was never able to find any "grommet strips" because I would have never thought they were called that. Now that I don't need them, of course I find out what they are called! SMH
– YetAnotherRandomUser
1 hour ago
3
3
Good information here. In plumbing, the term "bushing" is used to refer to a pipe fitting that reduces the size of another female pipe fitting. In PVC they come in threaded and solvent welded versions, and in metal pipe they are threaded only.
– JPhi1618
10 hours ago
Good information here. In plumbing, the term "bushing" is used to refer to a pipe fitting that reduces the size of another female pipe fitting. In PVC they come in threaded and solvent welded versions, and in metal pipe they are threaded only.
– JPhi1618
10 hours ago
I've only ever heard these called bushings, not grommets, so thanks for making the connection for me.
– mbrig
4 hours ago
I've only ever heard these called bushings, not grommets, so thanks for making the connection for me.
– mbrig
4 hours ago
Would you also like to include cable glands? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_gland
– rrauenza
3 hours ago
Would you also like to include cable glands? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_gland
– rrauenza
3 hours ago
duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude I was never able to find any "grommet strips" because I would have never thought they were called that. Now that I don't need them, of course I find out what they are called! SMH
– YetAnotherRandomUser
1 hour ago
duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude I was never able to find any "grommet strips" because I would have never thought they were called that. Now that I don't need them, of course I find out what they are called! SMH
– YetAnotherRandomUser
1 hour ago
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They are called grommets. You can also get grommet strip.
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They are called grommets. You can also get grommet strip.
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They are called grommets. You can also get grommet strip.
They are called grommets. You can also get grommet strip.
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Everyone's already identified basic grommets but I would add that, in the example of mains cable, there are specifically designed (and often legally required) cable grips which not only prevent chafing but also prevent the cable being pulled through.
These are significantly different to general-purpose grommets so it's worth knowing the difference and why you might use one or the other.
Edit: By request, this is an example of a common form of cable grip/gland used to retain fixed mains cables in many appliances:
RS-Components Stock No. 136-1750
Can you provide an example image of cable grips?
– Zhro
15 hours ago
Yes - updated my answer.
– John U
14 hours ago
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Everyone's already identified basic grommets but I would add that, in the example of mains cable, there are specifically designed (and often legally required) cable grips which not only prevent chafing but also prevent the cable being pulled through.
These are significantly different to general-purpose grommets so it's worth knowing the difference and why you might use one or the other.
Edit: By request, this is an example of a common form of cable grip/gland used to retain fixed mains cables in many appliances:
RS-Components Stock No. 136-1750
Can you provide an example image of cable grips?
– Zhro
15 hours ago
Yes - updated my answer.
– John U
14 hours ago
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up vote
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Everyone's already identified basic grommets but I would add that, in the example of mains cable, there are specifically designed (and often legally required) cable grips which not only prevent chafing but also prevent the cable being pulled through.
These are significantly different to general-purpose grommets so it's worth knowing the difference and why you might use one or the other.
Edit: By request, this is an example of a common form of cable grip/gland used to retain fixed mains cables in many appliances:
RS-Components Stock No. 136-1750
Everyone's already identified basic grommets but I would add that, in the example of mains cable, there are specifically designed (and often legally required) cable grips which not only prevent chafing but also prevent the cable being pulled through.
These are significantly different to general-purpose grommets so it's worth knowing the difference and why you might use one or the other.
Edit: By request, this is an example of a common form of cable grip/gland used to retain fixed mains cables in many appliances:
RS-Components Stock No. 136-1750
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answered 15 hours ago
John U
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Can you provide an example image of cable grips?
– Zhro
15 hours ago
Yes - updated my answer.
– John U
14 hours ago
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Can you provide an example image of cable grips?
– Zhro
15 hours ago
Yes - updated my answer.
– John U
14 hours ago
Can you provide an example image of cable grips?
– Zhro
15 hours ago
Can you provide an example image of cable grips?
– Zhro
15 hours ago
Yes - updated my answer.
– John U
14 hours ago
Yes - updated my answer.
– John U
14 hours ago
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In addition to all the good answers: if you are looking to purchase a grommet/bushing specifically for preventing someone damaging internal parts by pulling on the cable, you'll want to do a search for stress relief or strain relief bushing.
– Eric Lippert
11 hours ago