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7,722 Products

Electrical

Electrical Wire

Make single-wire connections; generally for lower voltages and shorter distances than cable

566 products

Electrical Cable

Make multi-wire connections; generally for higher voltages and longer distances than wire

1,159 products

Outlet Strips

Plug in multiple devices to power them from a single outlet

93 products

Electrical Cords

Connect equipment and devices to a power supply

7 products

Jumper Cables

Jump-start a dead battery

12 products

Grounding Wire

Ground current in electrical systems

38 products

Grounding Straps

Flat shape creates more surface area contact than grounding wire

22 products

Lightning Rods

Attract lightning strikes to safely redirect them from the tops of buildings to the ground

17 products

Conduit and Conduit Fittings

Protect wiring from impact and the environment in runs indoors, outdoors, and underground

350 products

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

87 products

Cable Support Grips

Reduce tension and vibration that damage hanging cable; also known as bus drop grips

74 products

Wire Sleeving Installation Tools

Insert wire and hose into corrugated, spiral wrap, or wraparound sleeving

2 products

Raw Materials

Stainless Steel

Resists corrosion and chemicals in most environments—all with material certificates for traceability

613 products

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable—all with material certificates for traceability

1,119 products

Nickel

An upgrade from stainless steel to withstand harsh chemicals and acids—all with material certificates for traceability

163 products

Copper

Our most conductive metal for electrical applications—all with material certificates for traceability

99 products

Aluminum

Lightweight, easy to machine, and corrosion resistant—all with material certificates for traceability

99 products

Tungsten

Our densest metal resists wear and heat to make end mills, heat shields, electrodes, and more

16 products

Titanium

The most corrosion-resistant metal we offer—all with material certificates for traceability

32 products

Brass

More machinable than copper and bronze—all with material certificates for traceability

86 products

Platinum

Formable and conductive while resisting extreme heat—all with material certificates for traceability

18 products

Gold

Form into electronic components that won't corrode—all with material certificates for traceability

4 products

Bronze

Better wear resistance than copper and brass—all with material certificates for traceability

12 products

Tantalum

Conductive with a higher melting point than most metals—all with material certificates for traceability

17 products

Lead

A dense insulator often used to shield against radiation and absorb sound and vibration

12 products

Molybdenum

Retains its shape and strength in extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

12 products

Niobium

Conductive and corrosion resistant even at extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

8 products

Material Handling

Wire Rope

Lift, hang, and connect objects; more abrasion resistant than rope and lighter weight than chain

385 products

Wire Rope End Fittings

Finish wire rope ends with threaded stud, eye, clevis, ball, hook, and other connections

158 products

Wire Rope Compression Sleeves

Install a permanent loop at wire rope ends using a compression tool

71 products

Wire Rope Thimbles

Support the weight of wire rope loops to prevent fraying, snagging, and tangling

90 products

Wire Rope Stops

Prevent wire rope from pulling out of cleats and guides or keep ends from fraying

29 products

Wire Rope Cutting Bands

Prevent fraying while cutting wire rope; also known as seizing bands

7 products

Wire Rope End Brackets

Secure wire rope end fittings for mounting to flat surfaces

2 products

Wire Rope Plugs

Secure wire rope in end fittings with a plug-lock connection

10 products

Lanyards

Pull, hang, tie down, and tether objects with the attached fittings

775 products

Wire Rope Clamps

Form a removable loop at the ends of wire rope by tightening the nuts

140 products

Compression Tools

Crimp sleeves around rope and wire rope to create loops for attaching fittings

28 products

Roller Swage Presses

Install swage fittings at the ends of wire rope

23 products

Cable Pulling Clamps

Maintain tension until a line can be permanently anchored

11 products

Turnbuckles

Twist the body or end fittings to adjust the length and tension of attached rope and chain

34 products

Twist Ties

Wind the ends to bundle cable and wire or close bags and sacks

57 products

Baling Wire

Secure large bundles such as lumber, cardboard, and wire coils

25 products

Slings

Grip and lift loads with hoists and cranes; made of webbing, rope, or chain

30 products

Box Stitching Wire

Refill electric box-bottom stitchers

2 products

Fastening and Joining

MIG Welding Wire

Use with MIG welders to fuse metals together

182 products

TIG Welding Rods

Add extra metal while TIG welding to help flatten welds and hold workpieces together

298 products

TIG Welding Rod Feeders

Advance TIG rods for controlled welds

1 product

Solder

Join pieces of metal without melting the base material

357 products

Brazing Alloys

Form stronger bonds between metal parts than solder without melting the base material

135 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Thread Size Identifiers

Confirm your fastener's thread size, pitch, or threads per inch

37 products

Test Lead Wire

Add your own clips, tips, and adapters to link electrical testers to the units you're checking

4 products

Fabricating and Machining

Electrical Discharge Machining Wire

Pair with wire-cutting EDM machines to erode and shape metal workpieces using electrical current

5 products

Vacuum Evaporation Boats

Hold and heat coating material to high temperatures for use in high-vacuum thin film coating

18 products

Communication

Tamper-Evident Seals

Secure hasps, latches, and other connections to visibly indicate tampering

16 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Barbed Wire

Deter people from entering a fenced-off area

2 products

Fencing

Metal chicken wire, plastic fencing, fabric erosion-control fencing, and wood drift fencing

14 products

Fluid Handling

Heating Pads

Stick to drums, pails, and other containers to indirectly warm their contents

10 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Insulation Fencing

Made of pliable mesh for securing insulation blankets, covers, and jackets

3 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Hose Reels

Store hose neatly to remove tripping hazards and reduce wear

2 products