Rubber Grommets

Butyl rubber or isobutylene isoprene elastomer

• This rubber is resistant to water, steam, alkalis, and oxygenated solvents
• It has low gas permeation
• It is capable of providing both high-energy absorption (dampening)
• It has good hot tear strength

Nitrile and styrene butadiene rubber (SBR)

• This rubber is used with most oils, hydraulic fluids and alcohol.
• A variety of proprietary compounds are available for specific applications

Applications:

• They are found in shoes, clothing, corsets, curtains, leather, and other fabrics. Grommets that are small in size are called eyelets and are used in clothes.
• Surge protectors, fax/modem lines, electrical wiring outlets and computer cables can be organized properly by using large oval and rectangular grommets.
• Grommets are also used on commercial tarp which is used to cover outdoor furniture, woodpiles or boats, cars etc.
• Cable management means managing large amounts of cabling under floors and this is done by using grommets.