This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Bushings, Grommets category on DigiKey.com
Bushings and Grommets are used to insulate between an opening in a panel and any items (most often cables and wire) that are inserted into the opening. These devices can also hold the inserted objects securely between the two sides of the opening. The characteristics are bushing/grommet type, panel thickness, panel cutout dimensions, diameter inside, and material.
SelectionCharacteristics
Bushing, Grommet Type: Defines the primary construction style of a bushing or grommet, indicating which type of part it is and determining its general usage.
For Use With/Related Products: Defines other part types, numbers, or series with which this product is designed to be used.
Panel Thickness: Indicates the thickness of an enclosure wall or similar planar surface into which a device is intended to mount. May be unspecified for products having a geometry that is insensitive to this dimension.
Panel Cutout Dimensions: Defines the primary dimensions of the cutout in the panel or surface that the device is intended to occupy.
Diameter - Inside: The diameter of the opening in the center of device, defining the maximum width or diameter of objects that can be passed through it.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the device such as Adhesive, Dust Resistant, or Snap Mount.
Material: Indicates the material composition of the device.
Color: The dominant color of the device.
Material Flammability Rating: Ensures compliance with the relevant UL Flammability Rating.
UL94 Small Scale Flammability - Relative Comparison
Image from UL FLAMMABILITY – WHAT IT MEANS IN THE UL PRODUCT RECOGNITION PROCESS (faa.gov) Please see their website for more information.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | 734 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 36-734-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Keystone Electronics |
| DESCRIPTION | Circular - 0.437" (11.10mm) Grommet 0.125" (3.18mm) Black |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | GEE62F-A-C |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 298-10615-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Panduit Corp |
| DESCRIPTION | Edging - 100’ L (30.48m) Grommet - Edging, Slotted Natural |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 1184 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 3720-1184-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Heyco Products Corporation |
| DESCRIPTION | Variable Size Bushing, Strain Relief Variable Size Blac |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 22MP01010 |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 145-22MP01010-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Essentra Components |
| DESCRIPTION | Circular - 0.187" (4.75mm) Bushing 0.125" (3.18mm) Black |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
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