Bushings, Grommets

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

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ProductExamples

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MFR PART # 734
DIGI-KEY PART # 36-734-ND
MANUFACTURER Keystone Electronics
DESCRIPTION Circular - 0.437" (11.10mm) Grommet 0.125" (3.18mm) Black
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MFR PART # GEE62F-A-C
DIGI-KEY PART # 298-10615-ND
MANUFACTURER Panduit Corp
DESCRIPTION Edging - 100’ L (30.48m) Grommet - Edging, Slotted Natural
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MFR PART # 1184
DIGI-KEY PART # 3720-1184-ND
MANUFACTURER Heyco Products Corporation
DESCRIPTION Variable Size Bushing, Strain Relief Variable Size Blac
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MFR PART # 22MP01010
DIGI-KEY PART # 145-22MP01010-ND
MANUFACTURER Essentra Components
DESCRIPTION Circular - 0.187" (4.75mm) Bushing 0.125" (3.18mm) Black
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