Grommets are rings used to protect holes in thin materials like fabrics, sheet metal, and carbon fiber. Grommets or eyelets are used so that wires, rope, or cords can be put through your material without tearing through or misshaping the hole.
What is a pipe grommet?
Orenco® Pipe Grommets are used to provide a seal to prevent the passage of liquids through pipe penetrations.
What is the purpose of a grommet?
In construction, manufacturing or production and other related industries, grommets are usually used to cover the rough and sharp edges of a hole in metal. This is done to protect another material as it is passed through this hole. For this particular type of application or process, a rubber grommet is usually used.Sep 18, 2014
What are grommets used for plumbing?
Open rubber grommets are the most basic design, featuring a central hole. They are used to protect cables and pipes when they pass through holes in metal plating.