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2,867 Products

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Copper

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

744 products

Aluminum

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

153 products

Niobium

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

14 products

Nickel

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

3 products

Gallium

Transfers heat and electricity as a safe alternative to mercury in thermometers and thermostats

2 products

Tungsten

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

48 products

Gold

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

4 products

Platinum

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

22 products

Molybdenum

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

57 products

Tantalum

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

23 products

Additives and Fillers

Mix into coatings, resins, polymers, and metal to boost strength, conductivity, and lubricity

2 products

Fastening and Joining

Shim Stock

Cut into custom shapes to align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery

43 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Power Cable

Deliver power to motors, pumps, appliances, computers, and more

309 products

Control Cable

Send signals to control machinery and automated systems

589 products

Fiber-Optic Cable

Transmit signals between data centers and workstations in fiber-optic networks

12 products

Building Cable

With designations such as NM and UF, building cable brings power to wall outlets and outlet boxes

36 products

Ribbon Cable

Ultra flexible to connect components inside electronics

6 products

Servo Cable

Connect servocontrollers and servomotors in automated equipment and on assembly lines

8 products

CAN-Bus Cable

Connect devices in CAN-Bus communication networks

6 products

Variable-Frequency Drive Motor Cable

Connect variable-frequency drive motors to equipment

13 products

Irrigation Cable

Supply low-voltage power in sprinkler systems

8 products

Outdoor Lighting Cable

Power low-voltage lighting equipment, such as landscape lighting

3 products

Fieldbus Cable

Connect devices in Fieldbus communication networks

1 product

Speaker Cable

Hook up speakers, intercoms, and other low-current devices to a building's wiring

4 products

DeviceNet Cable

Connect devices in DeviceNet communication networks

4 products

Modbus Cable

Connect devices in Modbus communication networks

2 products

Fire Alarm Cable

Protected by flame-resistant insulation for critical circuits in fire alarm systems

8 products

Thermostat Cable

Hook up thermostats, air-conditioning units, and other low-voltage equipment

12 products

Security Cable

Connect low-current security and intercom systems

53 products

Coaxial Cable

Transmit audio, data, and video signals

8 products

Ethernet Cable

Send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches

20 products

Submersible Pump Cable

Supply power to submersible pumps in water or oil wells

2 products

Profinet Cable

Connect devices in Profinet communication networks

2 products

Vehicle Cable

Make multiple connections in low-voltage vehicle wiring systems

12 products

Telephone Cable

Connect telephones and telephone blocks to a wall jack

6 products

Profibus Cable

Connect devices in Profibus communication networks

3 products

Pendant Cable

Supply power from an overhead source

8 products

Lead Wire

Your go-to wire for everything from electrical panels to plant equipment; also known as hook-up wire

320 products

Circuit Board Cords

Short lengths of terminated wire make temporary connections on circuit boards

24 products

Building Wire

With designations such as THHN or THWN, building wire brings power to wall outlets and outlet boxes

42 products

Battery Wire

Transmit power from batteries in vehicles, generators, and appliances

27 products

Vehicle Wire

Make connections in low-voltage vehicle wiring systems

112 products

Magnet Wire

Wind into coils for high-speed winding applications, such as motors, transformers, and relays

26 products

Welding Cable

Resist abrasion while carrying current for welding

28 products

Wrap Wire

Wrap around a circuit board post terminal without the need for soldering

11 products

Circuit Board Cable

Flat and flexible, connect circuit boards inside electronic devices

20 products

Thermal Interface Foil

Made of indium for more thermal conductivity than our other thermal interface materials

8 products