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. The hole has a flexible covering that allows for cables to slide through easily. The flexible covering also gives you the ability to adjust cords and have them remain at specific lengths since the covering can hold them in place. The hole cover is a soft plastic, so you don't have to worry about damaging your cables. The entire lid is also removeable. 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. When shopping for the best desk grommets for your home office, it's best to take into consideration what you use your home office for. If you're someone who uses many different devices for work and constantly needs to charge devices, then you may need a grommet that also works as a power source.

You may have heard the term ‘Cable Port’ being used in the same capacity as Desk grommet and that’s because they are the same thing, ‘Cable Port’ is just a different term for a desk grommet. What size and shape do you need? Other factors to consider with size – if you need to pass a plug through the grommet then 60mm diameter is probably the minimum size grommet you could consider using but as some plugs are bigger than others (especially with UK 3 pin plugs) so to be safe we would always recommend using the industry standard size – 80mm diameter, providing you have enough space on the desktop / worktop. What features does your Desk Grommet need to have? 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.Some cable ports are available as part of a modular set including options to link them directly to cable snakes on the underside of the desk preventing any cables hanging loose.

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. 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

What is a Desk Grommet and is it different from a Cable Port?

Desk grommets are widely made from plastic however they are available in wide choice of shapes, sizes and materials and are generally fitted by being pushing in to a hole in the desk top or worktop. If you are looking for a solution to problems with tangled cables, this category is exactly for you! In this category, you will find Furnica cable hole covers (cable grommets). They are often also referred to as cable tidy hole covers, desk cable grommets or cable management grommets. The names are different - the device is one and the same! In this category, we present cable grommets that are ideal for both office desks and tables and desks at home. With this device, you can effectively get rid of all problems related to cables. Each of us has encountered such situations when the cables from the computer and other devices tangle together. Tangled cables make everyday tasks difficult. They visually spoil the space, negatively affect the company's image if you invite customers to the office. The remedy for all these troubles is one modest, tidy but effective solution - desk cable grommet! 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.

The summarise, whatever your need is, no matter the size, shape or material there is a cable port or desk grommet available, we have probably have it View our full range of cable ports and desk grommets hereThese 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. 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. 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 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