Desk Cable Grommet
The desk cable grommet is one of those parts that retires perfectly good gear. Printing a replacement is usually quick and cheap. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
The desk cable grommet is one of those parts that retires perfectly good gear. Printing a replacement is usually quick and cheap. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Why these break
Grommet covers go missing in office moves. The original was moulded thin to save cents at production volume. That was fine when the plastic was fresh — years on, there's no margin left in it.
How we reproduce them
The process is simple: drop the part in or send clear photos with a ruler in frame, we confirm fit details, and print replacements — often with a little extra material where the original always cracked.
We print these in ABS. ABS matches the look and feel of the factory plastic, takes a sanded or textured finish well, and handles everyday warmth without complaint.
As with everything in our library: whether a part can be reproduced depends on size, load, heat, material, and having a decent sample to work from. Send photos first — the assessment costs you nothing, and we'll tell you honestly if a genuine spare is the better option.
Part details
| Vehicle / equipment type | Desks |
|---|---|
| Common failure mode | Grommet covers go missing in office moves |
| Typical use case | Replacement part for desks. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | Yes |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ABS |
| Alternative materials | PETG |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 30–60 minutes |
| Estimated cost range | $6 – $14 |
| Expected lifespan | 5+ years indoors |
| Outdoor suitable | No |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
