The Grommet Solution
Gary Yackley
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Title:
The Grommet Solution
Creator:
Gary Yackley
Date:
11/29/2007
Text:
Thank you to all who responded to my query on the grommet lifespan.
The solutions to a rotting black cable grommet varied. Some said to try
the hardware dept at Lowe's or Home Depot, which I did. I couldn't find
anything that would fill the need except for very thin and flimsy 'O'
rings. They did have the exact grommet that I get from my supplier which
is called a 'cabinet grommet'. I also received responses that said to
use a piece of 3/8 inch surgical tubing or clear cable housing cover,
which I may try when my patient returns for a follow up.
Several clinicians said to coat the grommet in Vaseline and bake it in a
180 degree oven until the goo absorbs into the rubber. This I did and
the Vaseline did absorb into the rubber. This procedure will at least
double the lifespan of the little devils, according to informed sources.
The bullet-proof grommets are now in the field and they are undergoing a
rigorous test in the backwoods.
I appreciate your input and sharing.
Gary M Yackley CP
New England Brace Company
Lewiston , Maine
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The solutions to a rotting black cable grommet varied. Some said to try
the hardware dept at Lowe's or Home Depot, which I did. I couldn't find
anything that would fill the need except for very thin and flimsy 'O'
rings. They did have the exact grommet that I get from my supplier which
is called a 'cabinet grommet'. I also received responses that said to
use a piece of 3/8 inch surgical tubing or clear cable housing cover,
which I may try when my patient returns for a follow up.
Several clinicians said to coat the grommet in Vaseline and bake it in a
180 degree oven until the goo absorbs into the rubber. This I did and
the Vaseline did absorb into the rubber. This procedure will at least
double the lifespan of the little devils, according to informed sources.
The bullet-proof grommets are now in the field and they are undergoing a
rigorous test in the backwoods.
I appreciate your input and sharing.
Gary M Yackley CP
New England Brace Company
Lewiston , Maine
This e-mail, including attachments, is covered by the Electronic
Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC 2510-2521, & the HIPAA regulations
and, as such, is confidential & may be legally privileged. It is
intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is
addressed & may contain certain information that is privileged,
confidential & exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the
reader of this message is not the intended recipient or agent
responsible for delivering or copying this communication & attachments,
you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution
or copying of any of the contents are strictly prohibited. If you have
received this communication in error, please reply to the sender & then
delete it. Thank you for your cooperation
Citation
Gary Yackley, “The Grommet Solution,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 4, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/228774.
