Tired of seeing that unsightly mess of cables and wires snaking round your office desk and cluttering up the space behind your television or music systems at home? Knotted-up wires and cabling can be a dust-trap and also a potential safety hazard. The solution is a neat wire/cable management system, with cables arranged neatly and channeled through cable grommets.
Cable grommets are the devices that line a hole or perforation in your desk, work-surface, floor, counter or table and allow the wires and cables to pass through smoothly without tangling or friction. They may be made of wood, metal, rubber or plastic and come in different shapes and sizes.
Some commonly available options:
Plastic: This is the most commonly purchased option and these cable grommets come in different sizes, colors and finishes. If you want to place a bulk order for the same size, color and finish, most manufacturers can offer them at competitive prices. Cable grommets also come with a removable cap for use when the work-surface is not being used, to avoid seeing the perforation. These caps fit flush with the work-surface and give a neat look. Another option is the flip-cap, which can be flipped shut when the grommet is not in use. Caps also come in a variety of colors, textures and finishes and can be sold separately or as a set with the grommet. Other options in plastic are the slot type for paper-feed with printers, doughnut-shaped for managing wires below work-stations, sliding floor-access types, flare-top type, hair-dryer holder and oval-top for a chic look. For junction-boxes or furniture, the square or rectangular grommet is ideal, while the pop-up and wall-fitting types are suitable for arranging cables along walls and skirting. A recent innovation is the laminate-match grommet, where the customer can provide a laminate-top to match the work surface.
Metal: grommets in brass, stainless steel and aluminum are suitable for high-traffic cabling, where there is constant movement of cables and wires. They come with a soft plastic inner liner which reduces friction. Two-part designs help to manage the cables and keep out dust. The stepped-cap and slotted types add good finish to your furniture and work space. Metal grommets come in a variety of textures and finishes, from high-gloss to matte, satin-polish, polished brass, chrome-plated and antique finishes.
Wood: Though not as durable as plastic or metal, wood cable grommets provide a classy, expensive look to your work-space. They are usually custom-ordered and you can specify oak, maple or walnut finishes. The unpolished look goes well with most office and home decors.
Based on your needs, budget and style preferences, you can pick the right grommet for your cable and wire management systems.
Cable grommets are the devices that line a hole or perforation in your desk, work-surface, floor, counter or table and allow the wires and cables to pass through smoothly without tangling or friction. They may be made of wood, metal, rubber or plastic and come in different shapes and sizes.
Some commonly available options:
Plastic: This is the most commonly purchased option and these cable grommets come in different sizes, colors and finishes. If you want to place a bulk order for the same size, color and finish, most manufacturers can offer them at competitive prices. Cable grommets also come with a removable cap for use when the work-surface is not being used, to avoid seeing the perforation. These caps fit flush with the work-surface and give a neat look. Another option is the flip-cap, which can be flipped shut when the grommet is not in use. Caps also come in a variety of colors, textures and finishes and can be sold separately or as a set with the grommet. Other options in plastic are the slot type for paper-feed with printers, doughnut-shaped for managing wires below work-stations, sliding floor-access types, flare-top type, hair-dryer holder and oval-top for a chic look. For junction-boxes or furniture, the square or rectangular grommet is ideal, while the pop-up and wall-fitting types are suitable for arranging cables along walls and skirting. A recent innovation is the laminate-match grommet, where the customer can provide a laminate-top to match the work surface.
Metal: grommets in brass, stainless steel and aluminum are suitable for high-traffic cabling, where there is constant movement of cables and wires. They come with a soft plastic inner liner which reduces friction. Two-part designs help to manage the cables and keep out dust. The stepped-cap and slotted types add good finish to your furniture and work space. Metal grommets come in a variety of textures and finishes, from high-gloss to matte, satin-polish, polished brass, chrome-plated and antique finishes.
Wood: Though not as durable as plastic or metal, wood cable grommets provide a classy, expensive look to your work-space. They are usually custom-ordered and you can specify oak, maple or walnut finishes. The unpolished look goes well with most office and home decors.
Based on your needs, budget and style preferences, you can pick the right grommet for your cable and wire management systems.
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