Industrial molded grommets are small rubber components used to protect wiring and cables from fraying or being cut when passed through a pre-drilled hole. Some grommets are also designed to provide vibration control in motor and machine assembly applications.
Molded grommets perform well in indoor or outdoor applications because they can withstand a wide temperature range and retain their shape after being distorted. Additional advantages of rubber grommets include:
- Durable
- Flexible
- Corrosion resistant
- High-heat resistant
- Weather resistant
- Easy installation
Common Applications for Industrial Molded Grommets
While most molded grommets are circular, there are also hinge-shaped, oval-shaped, and pushbutton grommets used for sealing, protection, and vibration control. Some of the typical uses for rubber grommets include:
- Installing rubber molded grommets in thru-holes and machine holes to protect wires and cables from sharp metal edges.
- Creating a dust barrier and weather-tight seal by inserting molded grommets in holed used to pass tubes, wires or cabling through walls and cabinets.
- Attaching rubber grommets to brackets and bolts for vibration control in applications involving motors or machinery.
Custom Molded Grommets Manufactured to Your Specifications
Northwest Rubber Extruders, Inc. manufactures molded grommets and other custom molded rubber products for industrial applications. We use processes such as compression molding, injection molding, and transfer molding to produce custom molded grommets from natural and synthetic rubber materials.
We accommodate mold up to 32 inches square and have the expertise to help you find the right process and material for your custom industrial molded grommets. Whether you need standard products or a custom molded grommet that meets AMS or other industry specifications, we have a solution.
Our manufacturing facility handles short runs up to tens of thousands of grommets to accommodate all your production needs.
Industrial Molded Grommet Material Selection
The material you select for your custom molded grommet depends on the operating temperature of the intended application and requirements for chemical resistance, flexibility, and electrical insulation. Our material options for rubber molding include, but are not limited to:
- Blends
- Chloroprene (Neoprene®)
- EPDM
- Fluorocarbon
- Fluorosilicone
- General purpose rubber
- High strength rubber
- Natural rubber
- Nitrile (Buna N)
- Phenyl silicone
- SBR
- Silicone
Read our Elastomeric Material Selection Guide for additional selection criteria and information about all the rubber materials we offer.
Contact us for Custom Molded Grommets
Northwest Rubber Extruders, Inc. provides precision molded rubber components for indoor and outdoor sealing applications. Request a quote for industrial molded grommets or contact us to discuss your unique requirements.