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A lot of things for sale nowadays have so many names. Simple items can have very many names for just one thing. An example of this is the grommet strip.
In fact, this is just another name for edging or edge protector. Before these became popular they were mostly used on car doors . Car doors were installed with aftermarket edge protectors to protect the paint on the door edges from chipping or denting due to hard slams or over use. Nowadays this kind of protection is seen in other things as well.
An easy way to look for these strips on everyday things is to look for things that are prone to impact. Look at sports equipment for example, particularly rackets. You can find a grommet on the edge of tennis rackets and badminton rackets near the head, and this is placed there to protect the finish from scratches, scrapes and small nicks.
These edge protectors are also found on the edge of high quality tables. Tables with high gloss finishes are usually fitted with a grommet on the edges. They are removable and are attached during shipping and transport to protect the table edges from being damaged.
So therefore anything that has an edge that needs a bit of protection from bumps and nicks can use a grommet strip. In fact the practical applications are almost endless. The strip can be bought at most hardware and sports stores and come in a variety of colors and textures and sizes.
Therefore the next time you see an edge protector you will recall the technical term for it. Likewise you will also remember that it is not only for car door use but for many other items as well. In fact, why not try one on the edge of your laptop, or your cell phone right now to give it added protection?
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