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Old 02-01-2009, 07:49 PM
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Default metal edge protection
What do you call the product that some install on the edge of sheet metal, say in a lightning hole where wires or ducting pass thru to protect the parts from being cut by the metal edge. It looks like a strip of white plastic with lots of notches to allow it to flex and be put on the inside of a circle cut out.
I have some on the RV-6 I bought and would like to buy more but don't know
what it is called or where to buy it at?
can anyone help me?
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Old 02-01-2009, 08:35 PM
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I believe this is what you are looking for:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...mmetedging.php
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Old 02-01-2009, 08:35 PM
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Grommet is the general name.

Also, "Edge Grip", "Trim", "Plastic edge trim". Try McMaster.com
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Old 02-01-2009, 09:15 PM
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Caterpillar grommet.

These folks carry it http://www.bonaero.com/default.htm

Click "inventory", then "electrical", scroll down to "Gaterpillar Grommet"

I have also fount it at electronic supply stores----real MilSpec stuff even.
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Old 02-02-2009, 05:44 AM
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Default That's it!
Thanks guys!
I was surprised to see it in ACS catalog.......I've looked at that book for hours
and hours.......I think I didn't know what I was looking at! Amazing!
Thanks again for the quick responses guy!
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Old 02-02-2009, 04:03 PM
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Also, available from van's. I just ordered some the other day.

MS21266-1N 12" long edge grommet
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Old 02-02-2009, 05:24 PM
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Default Just a heads up,
This stuff comes in different sizes to fit different thickness of metal.

The -1 is for the thinnest, higher -# is for thicker, check the chart in the link I provided earlier.

I had to use -2 for some of the wiring in my ten.
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Old 02-03-2009, 04:45 AM
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Exclamation Two different types of edge...
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Originally Posted by jchang10 View Post
Also, available from van's. I just ordered some the other day.

MS21266-1N 12" long edge grommet
...protection are being discussed here, and not identified well...

The link above is to the more usual, and cheaper, edge protection that looks like a u channel with slits cut in the side. It is a single plastic (or nylon or polyethelene) extrusion/molding.

http://www.gen-aircraft-hardware.com...df/ms21266.pdf

The Aircraft Spruce link (post #2) above is much more expensive due to a very different construction method. As described at Aircraft Spruce...

The product is a composite of polymer encapsulated spring stainless steel enhanced by a protective cushion.

It will grip the edges of the metal and will flex in a much tighter radius.

This spec. sheet has better visuals than AC Spruce...

http://www.devicetec.com/DTIProducts...92Brochure.pdf

I find the cheaper "catapillar" plastic ones (in nylon) work fine on large lightening holes, etc. - but if you want edge protection on a portion of a straight edge, or are dealing with complex cut out shapes, then nothing can beat the more expensive AC Spruce product.

They are vastly different products that perform similar functions.
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