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Most Likely Products

Lead Wire

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

319 products

Power Cable

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

309 products

Building Wire

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

42 products

Control Cable

Send signals to control machinery and automated systems

589 products

Stainless Steel

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

613 products

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Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Lead Wire

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

319 products

Power Cable

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

309 products

Building Wire

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

42 products

Control Cable

Send signals to control machinery and automated systems

589 products

Vehicle Wire

Make connections in low-voltage vehicle wiring systems

112 products

Battery Wire

Transmit power from batteries in vehicles, generators, and appliances

27 products

Vehicle Cable

Make multiple connections in low-voltage vehicle wiring systems

12 products

Security Cable

Connect low-current security and intercom systems

53 products

Building Cable

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

36 products

Magnet Wire

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

26 products

Irrigation Cable

Supply low-voltage power in sprinkler systems

8 products

Variable-Frequency Drive Motor Cable

Connect variable-frequency drive motors to equipment

13 products

Servo Cable

Connect servocontrollers and servomotors in automated equipment and on assembly lines

8 products

Thermostat Cable

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

12 products

Ethernet Cable

Send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches

20 products

Coaxial Cable

Transmit audio, data, and video signals

8 products

Pendant Cable

Supply power from an overhead source

8 products

CAN-Bus Cable

Connect devices in CAN-Bus communication networks

6 products

Speaker Cable

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

4 products

Fieldbus Cable

Connect devices in Fieldbus communication networks

1 product

Outdoor Lighting Cable

Power low-voltage lighting equipment, such as landscape lighting

3 products

Circuit Board Cords

Short lengths of terminated wire make temporary connections on circuit boards

24 products

DeviceNet Cable

Connect devices in DeviceNet communication networks

4 products

Ribbon Cable

Ultra flexible to connect components inside electronics

6 products

Submersible Pump Cable

Supply power to submersible pumps in water or oil wells

2 products

Fire Alarm Cable

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

8 products

Profibus Cable

Connect devices in Profibus communication networks

3 products

Power Cords

Connect equipment and devices to a power source

4 products

Extension Cord Reels

Keep extension cords easy to access without creating a tripping hazard

80 products

Profinet Cable

Connect devices in Profinet communication networks

2 products

Metric Circular Cords

Send power and signal to equipment with metric connections

112 products

Telephone Cable

Connect telephones and telephone blocks to a wall jack

6 products

Ethernet Cord Reels

Keep an ethernet cord on hand but out of the way

1 product

Modbus Cable

Connect devices in Modbus communication networks

2 products

Ethernet Cords

Send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches

29 products

DMX Cords

Connect to lighting equipment with five-pin XLR connections

3 products

Extension Cords

Extend the reach of power from an outlet

13 products

Robot Teach Pendant Cord Reels

Keep the cords connecting your robot controller and teach pendant organized and out of the way

12 products

Breakaway Cords

Disconnect if pulled to prevent stress on cord

6 products

Mini Cords

Often used to send power and control signals to automated systems, motors, and pumps

18 products

USB Cords

Transfer data between computers, printers, and mobile devices

12 products

Welding Cable

Resist abrasion while carrying current for welding

28 products

Wire Splices, Connectors, and Taps

Join wire and protect the connection

373 products

Wrap Wire

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

11 products

Molex Plug and Socket Sets

Come with wire leads installed for quick additions to existing Molex systems

73 products

DMX Plugs

Pair with sockets on lighting cables

1 product

Amphenol Connectors

Attach wires to a circuit board

16 products

Metric Circular Connectors

Plugs, sockets, receptacles, and adapters for equipment with metric connections

217 products

Audio Connectors

Plugs, sockets, receptacles, and adapters to make audio connections

14 products

AMP Plug and Socket Sets

Come with wire leads installed for quick additions to existing AMP systems

34 products

Power Connectors

Plugs, sockets, receptacles, and other connectors for powering equipment

15 products

Breakaway Connectors

If pulled or stressed, these disconnect without damaging cables and equipment

3 products

Micro 360 Plugs

Pair with sockets to make signal and data connections in tight spaces

14 products

RJ45 Plugs

Pair with sockets or receptacles to make Ethernet connections

7 products

Outlet Strips

Plug in multiple devices to power them from a single outlet

92 products

Data Connection Hubs

Add USB, DisplayPort, or HDMI ports to your computer to connect multiple device

2 products

Grounding Wire

Ground current in electrical systems

38 products

Grounding Straps

Flat shape creates more surface area contact than grounding wire

22 products

Bonding and Grounding Clamps

Add cable or use included cable to create a grounding path, which prevents static charge buildup

39 products

Lightning Rods

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

17 products

Bonding and Grounding Reels

Neatly store included grounding clamp and cable, which prevent static buildup; tug to retract cable

12 products

Jumper Cords

Ready to connect with a terminal at one or both ends

10 products

Battery Cords

Connect batteries to each other

31 products

Jumper Cables

Jump-start a dead battery

12 products

Jumper Cable Clamps

Replace clamps on jumper cables

2 products

Wire and Cable Strippers

Remove the outer insulation on wire and cable

123 products

Wire and Cable Crimpers

Crimp connectors onto electrical wire or cable

179 products

Conduit and Fittings

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

926 products

Cable Support Grips

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

75 products

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

92 products

Wire Sleeving Installation Tools

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

2 products

Circuit Board Cable

Flat and flexible, connect circuit boards inside electronic devices

20 products

Circuit Board Connectors

Connect flat flexible cable to circuit boards

10 products

Ethernet Switches

Expand your data network by connecting computers, printers, and servers

49 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

Aluminum

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

99 products

Copper

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

99 products

Brass

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

85 products

Titanium

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

32 products

Tungsten

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

16 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

18 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

Molybdenum

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

12 products

Lead

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

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

384 products

Wire Rope Compression Sleeves

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

116 products

Wire Rope End Fittings

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

184 products

Wire Rope Thimbles

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

88 products

Wire Rope Stops

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

33 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

Wire Rope Cutting Bands

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

7 products

Lanyards

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

791 products

Wire Rope Clamps

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

161 products

Compression Tools

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

55 products

Turnbuckles

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

746 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

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

Fabricating and Machining

Wire Cutters

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

160 products

Cable Cutters

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

29 products

Electrical Discharge Machining Wire

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

5 products

Wire Benders

Form steel and other metal wire for small projects

1 product

Vacuum Evaporation Boats

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

18 products

3D Printer Filaments

Run through filament 3D printers to form plastic parts

9 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Test Lead Wire

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

4 products

Test Lead Tips

Adapt Fluke test leads to perform electrical tests in tight spaces

1 product

Test Leads

Pair with electrical testers such as multimeters to analyze your devices

16 products

Thread Size Identifiers

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

40 products

Communication

Tamper-Evident Seals

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

16 products

Wire Markers

Label individual wires in circuits, junction boxes, and other complex wiring systems

7 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Mechanical Control Cables

Weave around obstructions to operate valves, throttles, and other machinery from a distance

97 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 Tape

Wrap around pipe and tube to heat them

206 products

Heating Pads

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

10 products

Thermocouple Cords

Extend the reach of thermocouple probes

16 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