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Most Likely Products

Electrical Wire

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

637 products

Power Cable

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

295 products

Control Cable

Send signals to control machinery and automated systems

617 products

Stainless Steel

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

612 products

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Electrical

Electrical Wire

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

637 products

Power Cable

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

295 products

Control Cable

Send signals to control machinery and automated systems

617 products

Security Cable

Connect low-current security and intercom systems

53 products

Vehicle Cable

Make connections in low-voltage vehicle wiring systems

12 products

Building Cable

Bring power to wall outlets and outlet boxes

36 products

Welding Cable

Resist abrasion while carrying current for welding

20 products

Irrigation Cable

Supply low-voltage power in sprinkler systems

8 products

Servo Cable

Connect servocontrollers and servomotors in automated equipment and on assembly lines

8 products

Variable-Frequency Drive Motor Cable

Connect variable-frequency drive motors to equipment

13 products

Coaxial Cable

Transmit audio, data, and video signals

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

Pendant Cable Hardware Kits

Hang equipment from drop-down cable

1 product

Pendant Cable

Supply power from an overhead source

7 products

Ribbon Cable

Ultra flexible to connect components inside electronics

6 products

CAN-Bus Cable

Connect devices in CAN-Bus communication networks

6 products

DeviceNet Cable

Connect devices in DeviceNet communication networks

4 products

Speaker Cable

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

4 products

Fire Alarm Cable

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

8 products

Submersible Pump Cable

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

2 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

Profibus Cable

Connect devices in Profibus communication networks

3 products

Profinet Cable

Connect devices in Profinet communication networks

2 products

Telephone Cable

Connect telephones and telephone blocks to a wall jack

6 products

Modbus Cable

Connect devices in Modbus communication networks

2 products

Circuit Board Cable

Flat and flexible, connect circuit boards inside electronic devices

20 products

Fiber-Optic Cable

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

12 products

Electrical Cords

Connect equipment and devices to a power supply

2,367 products

Development Board Cords

Connect your development board to components such as sensors and actuators

7 products

Electrical Plugs

Pair with sockets or receptacles to transmit power or data

174 products

Electrical Receptacles

Install in a wall or panel to transmit power or data to plugs or sockets

75 products

Electrical Sockets

Pair with plugs or receptacles to transmit power or data

10 products

Electrical Adapters

Change electrical connectors to another type, size, or gender

41 products

Outlet Strips

Plug in multiple devices to power them from a single outlet

121 products

Wire Splices, Connectors, and Taps

Join wire and protect the connection

390 products

Electrical Cord Reels

Neatly store electrical cords for easy access

104 products

Electrical Connector Caps

Protect data connectors when not in use

3 products

Data Connection Hubs

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

6 products

Electrical Cord Adapters

Change the electrical connection style between an outlet and your equipment

27 products

Jumper Cables

Jump-start a dead battery

12 products

Jumper Cable Clamps

Replace clamps on jumper cables

2 products

Distribution Blocks

Distribute electricity from a single power source to several devices in a circuit

47 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

Bonding and Grounding Reels

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

12 products

Lightning Rods

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

17 products

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

885 products

Conduit and Conduit Fittings

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

517 products

Heat-Shrink Tubing

Apply heat to seal and insulate electrical wiring and connections

780 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

7 products

Wire and Cable Strippers

Remove the outer insulation on wire and cable

83 products

Wire and Cable Crimpers

Crimp connectors onto electrical wire or cable

63 products

Voltage Adapters

Change AC voltage to DC voltage to power a device

284 products

Ethernet Switches

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

68 products

Battery Jump Starters

Clamp to large-cell batteries to start vehicles and machines when you don't have access to an outlet

5 products

Raw Materials

Stainless Steel

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

612 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

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

85 products

Tungsten

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

16 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

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

386 products

Wire Rope End Fittings

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

163 products

Wire Rope Compression Sleeves

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

101 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

33 products

Wire Rope End Brackets

Secure wire rope end fittings for mounting to flat surfaces

2 products

Wire Rope Cutting Bands

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

7 products

Wire Rope Plugs

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

10 products

Wire Rope Plug Installation Kits

Drive plugs into the end of wire rope while protecting the strands from nicks

5 products

Lanyards

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

806 products

Wire Rope Clamps

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

173 products

Rope

Tie, bind, and lift objects; lighter weight yet lower capacity than wire rope

322 products

Compression Tools

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

42 products

Turnbuckles

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

752 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

105 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

Welding Cords

Quickly connect your welder to an electrode or other component, or ground your setup

10 products

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

Test Leads

Pair with electrical testers such as multimeters to analyze your devices

23 products

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

Patch Cords

Make point-to-point connections between electrical testing equipment and your devices

12 products

BNC Test Cords

Connect oscilloscopes and other testers to your equipment

4 products

Thread Size Identifiers

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

44 products

Cords for Measuring Tool Data Processors

Connect measuring tools with SPC output to a processor for uploading data

23 products

SPC Wireless Receivers

Connect to a computer to receive measurements from an SPC wireless transmitter

6 products

SPC Wireless Transmitters

Send data from measuring tools with SPC output to a wireless receiver

8 products

Fabricating and Machining

3D Printer Filaments

Run through filament 3D printers to form plastic parts

133 products

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

Wire Cutters

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

155 products

Cable Cutters

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

23 products

Wire Benders

Form steel and other metal wire for small projects

1 product

Communication

Tamper-Evident Seals

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

16 products

Name Badge Holders

Protect and display name badges on clips, lanyards, and bands

1 product

Wire Markers

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

86 products

Telephone Cords

Connect telephones to data outlets

9 products

Telephone Cord Swivels

Attach to your handset so the cord won't tangle when the handset rotates

7 products

Microphone Cords

Plug your microphone into an amplifier or speaker

4 products

Microphone Connectors

Replace or adapt your current microphone connector to fit your system

5 products

Fluid Handling

Heating Pads

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

10 products

Heating Tape

Wrap around pipe and tube to heat them

200 products

Thermocouple Cords

Extend the reach of thermocouple probes

46 products

Thermocouple Insulating Sleeves

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

13 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

Roof and Gutter Heat Cables

Prevent ice buildup from damaging roofs, gutters, and downspout

8 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