Alligator Clamps | McMaster-Carr

	Current Current

10A

20A

25A

	Clip Material Clip Material

	Wire Connection Wire Connection

1/4" Male Quick-Connect
Terminal

	For Wire Gauge For Wire Gauge

24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250 MCM
300 MCM

	Jaw Opening Jaw Opening

	Tooth Style Tooth Style

Toothed

Toothless

	Length Length

	Jaw Style Jaw Style

Insulation Piercing Alligator

Long Nose Alligator

	Insulation Style Insulation Style

	Spring Material Spring Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

	Color Color

	Black		Red
	Green		Blue
	White		Yellow

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Screw Material Screw Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

Brass

	Rivet Material Rivet Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

Polypropylene Plastic

Brass

	Screw Connection Thread Size Screw Connection Thread Size

6-32

8-32

10-32

	Test End Test End

	Threaded Needle Tip with Alligator Clip
	Alligator Clip

	Connection End Connection End

	Banana Plug
	Retractable Hook
	Stackable Banana Plug
	Alligator Clip
	BNC Plug
	Two Retractable Hooks
	Two Alligator Clips
	Spade Terminal

	Maximum Current Maximum Current

500A

800A

	Clip Finish Clip Finish

Zinc Plated

Nickel Plated

	Clamp Color Clamp Color

	Black
	Red

	Rear Connection Compatibility Rear Connection Compatibility

Banana Plug

Retractable Banana Plug

Sheathed Banana Plug

	Material Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

	Voltage Voltage

1,000V AC

1,000V DC

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Test Leads and Cords

High-Current Test Clips

Test equipment that draws more than 10 amps of current. These clips are spring loaded to hold tight for hands-free testing.

Alligator Clips

Spring-loaded clips create a secure temporary electrical connection for hands-free testing.

Pipe Clips

Also known as a geophone clip, this clip has rounded jaws that clamp onto battery terminal lugs and other curved surfaces for hands-free testing.

Test Lead Sets

Pairs of red and black test leads are ready to connect to a multimeter or other electrical test equipment.

Build-Your-Own Test Leads

Choose your own combination of test lead tips and cords.

Patch Cords

Hook up electrical testing equipment and create test circuits.

BNC Test Cords

Connect oscilloscopes and other bench-top testers.

Material Handling

Clamps for Jumper Cables

Replace worn and broken clamps on jumper cables.

Jumper Cables

Thicker wires allow for a fast start on large trucks and industrial vehicles.

Hammer-On Hook-Style Lacing

This low-profile lacing requires only a hammer to install so it's good for repairs and tight spaces. Also known as alligator lacing, the lacing teeth bite into the belt to hold. Use on belts up to 0.31" thick.

Installation Clips for Hammer-On Hook-Style Lacing

Connecting Pins for Hammer-On Hook-Style Lacing

Insert a pin into the lacing and lock it in place by bending the ends at a 90° angle.

Installation Tools for Staple-Style Lacing

Each installation tool includes a staple driver and guide blocks.

Staple-Style Lacing

Also known as alligator lacing, this strong, impact-resistant lacing uses a staple driver and installation guide to secure staples. Use on 0.0625" to 0.25" thick belts.