Panduit GEE189F-A-C0 Slotted Grommet Edging
The Panduit GEE189F-A-C0 is a 100-foot reel of black polyethylene slotted grommet edging engineered to protect low-voltage cables from chafing and abrasion at panel penetrations, knockouts, and irregular openings. Designed for panels 0.144" to 0.189" thick, this flexible edging features an adhesive lining that anchors it securely to metal, plastic, or composite panel surfaces—eliminating movement during cable pulls and reducing callbacks from damaged conductors. The slotted profile accommodates round, oblong, and custom-punched holes that rigid grommets can't address, making it the go-to solution for retrofit rack installations, control cabinet wire management, and data center hot-aisle containment pass-throughs where standard edge guards fall short.
Key Features
- Slotted polyethylene construction flexes around irregular panel shapes and knockout geometries
- Adhesive backing bonds to steel, aluminum, and FR-4 composite panels without fasteners or clips
- Fits 0.144"–0.189" (3.66–4.8 mm) panel thickness—covers 16-gauge to 12-gauge sheet metal and standard enclosure walls
- 100 ft (30.5 m) continuous reel reduces waste and handles multiple enclosures per package
- 0.301" height × 0.297" width edge profile shields cables from burrs and sharp punch edges
- RoHS compliant for installations subject to hazardous-substance regulations
Panel penetrations are a leading cause of cable jacket damage in commercial security, access control, and data infrastructure deployments. Traditional snap-in grommets require precise circular knockouts and often crack when forced over irregularly punched holes or hand-nibbled openings. The GEE189F-A-C0's slotted design wraps around the panel edge and self-seals along the slit, conforming to ovals, D-holes, and field-modified cutouts without gaps. The adhesive lining is pressure-sensitive—no heat gun or surface prep beyond degreasing required—and develops full bond strength within minutes, allowing installers to dress cables immediately. Polyethylene resists UV degradation, cable plasticizer migration, and temperature extremes from -40°F to 200°F, ensuring long-term performance in outdoor enclosures, rooftop equipment boxes, and uncontrolled-environment telecom cabinets.
Integrators working under NEC Article 800 (communications circuits) and Article 725 (Class 2/3 remote-control and signaling) requirements will find the GEE189F-A-C0 invaluable for maintaining cable support and protection through barrier penetrations. Building inspectors frequently flag installations where conductors rest directly on sharp knockout edges or pass through unsupported panel holes—violations that can fail rough-in inspections and delay project close-out. This edging satisfies the "protected from physical damage" language in 300.4(B)(1) and 800.110(B), and the 100-foot reel supplies enough material to address 30–50 typical rack knockouts or a full row of server cabinet cable entry points. The 0.297" width edge provides clearance for bundled Cat6A, shielded RG6, and 18 AWG security/fire-alarm pairs, while the low-profile height prevents interference with adjacent knockouts in dense equipment racks.
RoHS compliance makes the GEE189F-A-C0 suitable for European Union installations, California state contracts, and corporate sustainability programs that restrict lead, cadmium, and brominated flame retardants in building materials. Panduit's polyethylene formulation meets Directive 2011/65/EU Annex II limits without sacrificing the flexibility and resilience installers depend on for irregular-edge applications. Single-package 100-foot reels simplify inventory and reduce packaging waste compared to bulk spools or pre-cut lengths, and the reel format dispenses cleanly without tangling or kinking—critical when working in cramped rack environments or overhead ceiling spaces where material handling directly impacts labor efficiency.
