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Apply heat to seal and insulate electrical wiring and connections

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Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

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Insulate wire and cable splices, wrap wire harnesses, and repair cable jacketing

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Heat-Shrink Tubing End Caps

Seal moisture out of crimped electrical connections

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Heat-Shrink Tubing Seal Wrap

Wrap around wire like tape to create a moisture resistant seal before adding heat-shrink tubing

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Cold-Shrink Tubing

Conforms to wire and cable without heat, creating a permanent, watertight seal

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Cold-Shrink Tubing End Caps

Seal crimped electrical connections without heat or tools to protect against moisture

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Heat-Shrink Tubing Splitters

Insulate and seal where wire splits off from cable; also known as breakout boots

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Electrical Insulating Varnish

Coat wire and other metal electrical parts to protect them from oil, chemicals, and moisture

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Electrical-Insulating Wire Caps

Cover live wire ends to protect against shock from accidental contact

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Thermal Interface Tape

Made of polyimide to isolate electricity while the silicone rubber conducts heat

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Grounding Rings

Create a pathway for stray currents to prevent damage to bearing surfaces in AC motors

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Terminal Blocks

Create tidy rows of wire connections that you can identify, test, and adjust on the spot

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Cable Repair Resins

Protect and insulate electrical cables and repair damaged insulation

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Terminal Covers

Block out dirt and corrosion to protect battery terminals

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Conductive Tape

Shield cables and electronic components from electromagnetic interference (EMI)

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Wire and Cable Strippers

Remove the outer insulation on wire and cable

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Capacitor Boots

Shield capacitors and wire connections to extend their service life and reduce accidental shocks

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Fastening and Joining

Insulating Washers

Isolate screws from electrical current and prevent corrosion from mating different metals

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Screwdrivers

Tighten and loosen screws

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T-Handle Keys

To turn fasteners in hard-to-reach spots, there's a long shaft and a grip for your whole hand

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Nutdrivers

Tighten and loosen nuts and bolts

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Torque Screwdrivers

Apply precise torque as you fasten screws to prevent overtightening

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L-Keys

Turn fasteners from either end and reach into tight spots

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Screw Starters

Grip and start turning screws that are too small to hold or located in hard-to-reach spots

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Tool Sets

Secure fasteners and complete a variety of other maintenance tasks

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Ratchet Wrenches

Adjust fasteners in tight spaces without removing and repositioning the wrench

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Bit Sockets

Turn fasteners with an internal drive style without slipping and damaging the drive

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Torque Wrenches

Avoid overtightening and damaging fasteners by applying a specific torque

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Sockets

Turn fasteners with an external drive style without slipping and damaging the drive

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Socket Adapters

Make your socket more versatile, from converting the drive to limiting torque

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Box Wrenches

Grip all sides of a fastener to prevent slipping

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Socket Extensions

Lengthen sockets to turn hard-to-reach fasteners

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Adjustable Wrenches

Adjust the jaws to fasten different size nuts, bolts, or workpiece

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Retaining Ring Pliers

Install and remove rings inside a bore or around a shaft

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Masking Tape

Temporarily join or protect surfaces

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Mounting Tape

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Line the walls of furnaces, freezers, ductwork, and buildings to keep heat in or out

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Pipe Insulation

Fit around pipe, tubing, and tanks to reduce heat loss or condensation

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Safety Equipment

Electrical Protection Blankets

Wrap around power lines and electrical equipment to shield workers from high voltage

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Fluid Handling

Thermocouple Insulating Sleeves

Protect thermocouple wire in extreme-temperature applications, such as die casting and heat treating

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Fabricating and Machining

Picks

Hold, separate, and position small parts such as wire and springs

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Pipe, Tube, and Hose Cutters

Make clean cuts in pipe, tube, hose, and conduit

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Wire Cutters

Snip through various types of wire, even hardened and steel-reinforced wire

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Cable Cutters

Slice through electrical, data, armored, coaxial, and fiber-optic cable

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Pliers Sets

A variety of pliers styles and sizes for whatever job comes up

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Long-Nose Pliers

Grab, bend, and position wire and other small parts

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Scissors

Cut through a wide range of materials from paper and plastic to carpet and Kevlar

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End Cutters

Wide jaws cut steel wire, nails, and small rivets close to the surface; also known as nippers

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Bolt Cutters

Snip metal chain, bolts, rods, rivets, wire, and padlocks

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Slip-Joint Pliers

Adjust the pivot point to switch between two different jaw opening sizes

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Wire-Gripping Pliers

Pull, bend, and cut wire; also known as lineman's pliers

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Adjustable Pliers

A range of jaw positions for turning fasteners and gripping workpieces

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Wire-Forming Pliers

Loop and bend wire; also known as round-nose pliers

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Pry Bars

Slide under heavy objects to pry, lift, and position them

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Files

Debur, polish, and sharpen nearly any material

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Hacksaws

Blades have more teeth per inch than handsaws to cut through metal and plastic more smoothly

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Material Handling

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Create a slippery lining to keep parts moving or use as a release surface on heat sealers and molds

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Conveyor Brushes

Position items on conveyor belts and wipe off debris

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Lubricating

Grease

Thicker than oil to evenly lubricate surfaces and stay in place

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Caliper Battery Covers

Protect the battery inside your caliper

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Inspection Mirrors

Reach around corners and obstructions to inspect hard-to-see areas

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Power Transmission

Ball Bearings

Create less friction than other bearings for use at high speeds

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Building and Machinery Hardware

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Install on panels, boards, signs, and mirrors to protect edges from impact

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Adhere to surfaces to keep them free of scratches, chemicals, moisture, and germs

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