Tension Wire | McMaster-Carr

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2,937 Products

Raw Materials

Stainless Steel

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

393 products

Steel

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

287 products

Nickel

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

151 products

Aluminum

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

45 products

Copper

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

86 products

Tungsten

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

16 products

Bronze

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

12 products

Brass

More machinable than copper and bronze—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

Titanium

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

12 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

Molybdenum

Retains its shape and strength in extreme temperatures—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

Niobium

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

4 products

Material Handling

Wire Rope

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

384 products

Lanyards

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

778 products

Baling Wire

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

25 products

Box Stitching Wire

Refill electric box-bottom stitchers

2 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Barbed Wire

Deter people from entering a fenced-off area

2 products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Building Wire

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

42 products

Lead Wire

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

321 products

Circuit Board Cords

Short lengths of terminated wire make temporary connections on circuit boards

24 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

Thermocouple Wire

Connect thermocouples to switches, controllers, recorders, and thermometers

64 products

RTD Wire

Connect RTD sensors to measurement and control devices

6 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

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