{"product_id":"0-375-x-10-x-5-875-grommet-pad","title":"3\/8\" Thick 5-7\/8\" x 10\" Rectangular Aluminum Grommet Pad | 2 Through-Holes | Marine Grade 6061-T6","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.4;margin-bottom:0.75em;text-transform:none;color:#4a7ab5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5-7\/8\" x 10\" Rectangular Grommet Pad — Through-Hole Isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:0.9em\"\u003ePrecision CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum rectangular grommet pad with two through-holes spaced along the center axis for galvanic isolation. Designed for the inside of pedestal walls in saltwater marine environments — the grommet pad sits between the fastener and the tube wall to prevent corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"font-size:0.9em;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;text-transform:none;color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:400;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003eMarine Grade 6061-T6 Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;text-transform:none;color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:400;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e10\" (254 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;text-transform:none;color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:400;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e5-7\/8\" (149 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;text-transform:none;color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:400;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e3\/8\" (0.375\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;text-transform:none;color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Holes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:400;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e2 centered through-holes, Ø 5\/8\", 4\" apart on longitudinal axis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;text-transform:none;color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:400;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003eRectangular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;text-transform:none;color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:400;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003eMatte — tumbled, deburred, paint\/powder coat ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;text-transform:none;color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:400;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e2.14 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-transform:none;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05em;color:#4a7ab5\"\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:0.9em\"\u003eT-tops, tuna towers, hard tops, radar arches, leaning posts, grab bars — commonly used on flat pedestal and hard top panels as the inner isolation layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-transform:none;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05em;color:#4a7ab5\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:0.9em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"grommet pad\" mean in this context?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA grommet pad has straight through-holes (not countersunk) and sits on the inside of the pedestal wall. It provides galvanic isolation between the fastener and the aluminum tube — preventing corrosion at the contact point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:0.9em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy two holes instead of four?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo-hole spacing along the center axis suits narrower mounting surfaces where a four-corner pattern would overhang the edges. The 4\" center-to-center spacing matches common fastener layouts on pedestal panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:0.9em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fasteners work with this pad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUse 5\/8\" machine screws or bolts to match the through-holes. 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