60mm Black PC Computer Desk Plastic Grommet Table Cable Tidy Wire Hole Cover … (1 x)

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So now we know what a desk grommet is and what it does its to time to think about which one we need. In most cases the first thing to decide when choosing a cable port is the shape: Cable ports are available in a selection of shapes and profiles – Round is typically the most popular shape, but grommets are also made for square, rectangular and even elliptical / oval holes. If you have a hole already drilled in your desk / worktop you will know exactly which shape desk grommet you will need. However, if the holes have not been drilled or made yet you can choose whichever shape you like the most or which shape best suits the table or desk they are going in to. As round is the most commonly used shape this offers the most choice in terms of available sizes, finishes and colours. Typically only found on metal ports and access plates; brush lined ports have use a brush lining on one side which closes neatly around the cables meaning you don’t have any holes in the worktop / desktop. Integrated features Once you know the shape of grommet, the next thing to determine is the size of desk grommet required. Its important to make sure the size and diameter of the grommet can accommodate the wires and cables that need to be channelled through it. The best way to get an idea of this size is to, if possible, bundle the cables in question together and run a tape measure across the widest point of the bundle. This will give you the very minimum size the cable port / access hole would need to be – although in most cases you will want to leave some excess room for the cables to move unhindered and leave room if you need to add more cables so always round this size up. By definition a “grommet” is: ‘a ring of rubber or plastic or a metal eyelet designed to line a hole to prevent a cable or pipe passed through it from chafing’ so therefore we can assume a “Desk Grommet” serves the same purpose by lining a hole in a desktop to safely and neatly pass cables and wires through the desk without snagging and being caught on the rough edges of the hole. Available in a number of natural wood finishes, these ports can match / compliment standard wooden desk tops and add a different look to traditional plastic or metal ports.

One last factor to consider with shape is that some cable ports and desk grommets are available with different top profiles from the hole shape so for example we offer a selection of grommets that will fit a standard round hole but use a square top profile on the desk. This comes in handy if a round hole has already been made but someone wants to change the look of the desk set up with square grommets. Camille Sanghera is a UX writer and copywriter for global brands as well as an author of self-help books. Although she has lived and traveled internationally, Camille is originally from British Columbia, Canada. She merges over 10 years of writing experience with a love of words to bring authenticity and human connection to every project. When not writing, Camille can be found exploring nature with her dog, sketching to music, or laughing with loved ones. When you have decided on your shape, size and required features the final option to consider is the material and finish of your port: Plastic Cable Ports The HYCC 2-Inch Flexible Desk Grommet is made from ABS plastic material, which is extremely durable and has a high melting point. You won't have to worry about it becoming deformed from the weight of your cords or the heat radiating off of your appliances.Most cable ports are for desktop use however sometimes there are other applications that need cables and wires to be channelled safely in the same way. Floor grommets are as they sound, for cables to come up through the floor in the same they come through a desktop. Typically only on traditional plastic ports; this refers to the design of the lid of cable port which can be span around to ‘blank off’ the hole when not in use to maintain a clean look. Standard plastic ports that do not spin to blank off will have a hole present at all times. Flex / Vent Grommet

The most widely used material for desk grommets offers many options to choose from. There’s a selection of colours available to suit most desk tops / office interiors and some are even available in sprayed metallic finishes – offering a metallic look for the cost of plastic. Also, you can consider “floor grommets” which come in bigger size than desk grommets and are designed to be installed in the floor and therefore stood on / walked on meaning they are made to be more robust and stronger than standard plastic desk grommets. Metal Cable Ports

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The hole of the grommet is a flexible plastic that can stretch up to 1.5 inches to accommodate your cables and wires. The HYCC Flexible Grommet measures 2 inches in diameter, which is pretty standard among most grommets, so using this as a replacement grommet should be fairly easy. However, ensure you measure before drilling holes. These ports use a flexible PVC top insert rather than traditional lid allowing cables, plugs and wires to easily be pushed through. The 1 piece design ensure that there are no unsightly holes on show.