Value Collection BDKP553349 Rubber Grommet 3/8 in Od

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION BDKP553349 is a rubber grommet designed to protect wiring, tubing, and cables where they pass through metal panels, bulkheads, or chassis walls. Molded from rubber with a Shore hardness of 60, this grommet provides a snug, resilient fit that resists abrasion and vibration. The outer diameter measures 3/8 inches, the body thickness is 5/16 inches, and the inside diameter is 3/16 inches. The slotted opening measures 9/32 inches in slot diameter with a 3/32 inch slot width, allowing the grommet to be installed over an existing wire or line without full disassembly.

This grommet is suited for use in HVAC equipment, electrical enclosures, control panels, plumbing access points, and light-duty industrial applications. Electricians, HVAC technicians, and panel fabricators commonly use grommets of this type when routing low-voltage wiring, sensor leads, or small-diameter tubing through sheet metal knockouts or drilled holes. The slotted design makes it practical for retrofit installations where the wire cannot be threaded through a closed-bore grommet.

Key Features

• Slotted bore allows installation over existing wire or tubing without disconnecting ends
• Shore 60 rubber hardness provides firm seating with enough flexibility for easy snap-in installation
• 3/8 inch OD fits standard punched or drilled panel openings common in electrical and HVAC enclosures
• 3/16 inch inside diameter accommodates small-gauge wire bundles and sensor leads
• Sold in packages of 25, suitable for multi-point panel builds or service truck stocking

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or new-installation grommet for sheet metal panels with a hole size matched to a 3/8 inch OD grommet seat, across residential and light commercial HVAC, electrical, and control panel applications.

Installation Notes

Power down all circuits in the panel or enclosure before installing or replacing grommets near live wiring, in accordance with NEC lockout/tagout requirements. Press the grommet firmly into the panel hole until the flange seats flush against both faces of the sheet metal. For slotted grommets, insert the wire or cable through the slot before seating to avoid overstretching the rubber. Inspect the panel hole edge for burrs and deburr as needed to prevent grommet damage and ensure a proper seal.