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12,184 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

Security Cable

Connect low-current security and intercom systems

53 products

Lead Wire

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

320 products

Fieldbus Cable

Connect devices in Fieldbus communication networks

1 product

Variable-Frequency Drive Motor Cable

Connect variable-frequency drive motors to equipment

13 products

Power Cords

Connect equipment and devices to a power source

263 products

Coaxial Cable

Transmit audio, data, and video signals

8 products

DeviceNet Cable

Connect devices in DeviceNet communication networks

4 products

CAN-Bus Cable

Connect devices in CAN-Bus communication networks

6 products

Profibus Cable

Connect devices in Profibus communication networks

3 products

Servo Cable

Connect servocontrollers and servomotors in automated equipment and on assembly lines

8 products

Fire Alarm Cable

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

8 products

Building Cable

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

36 products

Vehicle Cable

Make multiple connections in low-voltage vehicle wiring systems

12 products

Modbus Cable

Connect devices in Modbus communication networks

2 products

USB Cords

Transfer data between computers, printers, and mobile devices

254 products

Extension Cords

Extend the reach of power from an outlet

387 products

Building Wire

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

42 products

Ethernet Cable

Send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches

20 products

Profinet Cable

Connect devices in Profinet communication networks

2 products

Pendant Cable

Supply power from an overhead source

8 products

Irrigation Cable

Supply low-voltage power in sprinkler systems

8 products

Metric Circular Cords

Send power and signal to equipment with metric connections

474 products

Submersible Pump Cable

Supply power to submersible pumps in water or oil wells

2 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

Magnet Wire

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

26 products

Thermostat Cable

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

12 products

Mitutoyo Cords

Connect your measuring tool to miniprocessors, multiplexers, or PCs

22 products

Ethernet Cords

Send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches

308 products

Vehicle Wire

Make connections in low-voltage vehicle wiring systems

112 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

Fiber-Optic Cable

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

12 products

Ribbon Cable

Ultra flexible to connect components inside electronics

6 products

Outdoor Lighting Cable

Power low-voltage lighting equipment, such as landscape lighting

3 products

Speaker Cable

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

4 products

Telephone Cable

Connect telephones and telephone blocks to a wall jack

6 products

Breakaway Cords

Disconnect if pulled to prevent stress on cord

6 products

Solenoid Valve Cords

Connect solenoid components, such as valves and motors

59 products

Fiber-Optic Cords

Connect computers, servers, and switches in a fiber-optic network

34 products

Video Adapter Cords

Send video between devices with different connections

8 products

Audio Cords

Hook up speakers to an audio signal

13 products

Thunderbolt Cords

Transmit data and video at high speeds between PCs, mobile devices, and displays

2 products

DMX Cords

Connect to lighting equipment with five-pin XLR connections

3 products

Profibus Cords

Transmit data in automation systems and other networks

4 products

Coaxial Cords

Transmit audio, video, and data with minimal signal loss

70 products

Sensor Signal Adapter Cords

Send data between sensors and receivers that have different signal types

2 products

DisplayPort Cords

Send video from computers to monitors and other displays

26 products

Mini Cords

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

207 products

Robot Controller Cords

Extend the distance between a robot arm and a controller

3 products

D-Sub Cords

Connect computers, monitors, printers, and other devices with DB connections

199 products

HDMI Cords

Send high-definition signals to monitors, TVs, and projectors

21 products

ix Industrial Cords

Send data or signals between equipment, such as a servomotor and encoder

6 products

Robot Teach Pendant Cords

Connect robot controllers and teach pendants

25 products

Starrett Cords

Connect measuring tools with SPC data output directly to a PC

3 products

Robot Teach Pendant Cord Reels

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

16 products

Ethernet Cord Reels

Keep an ethernet cord on hand but out of the way

1 product

Extension Cord Reels

Keep extension cords easy to access without creating a tripping hazard

94 products

Power Connectors

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

1,544 products

RJ45 Connectors

Plugs, sockets, and receptacles to make Ethernet connections

85 products

Power Connector Caps

Cover pin-and-sleeve power connectors when they're not in use

38 products

Ecomate Connectors

Connect machine tools, robots, and other vibrating equipment

14 products

Audio Connectors

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

27 products

USB Connectors

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

76 products

Coaxial Connectors

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

59 products

CB Radio Connectors

Sockets and receptacles to connect CB radios

2 products

DisplayPort Connectors

Connect two DisplayPort cords of the same gender and connection type

1 product

Video Adapters

Convert from one video connection to another

7 products

Ballast Connectors

Avoid exposure to live wires when replacing fluorescent ballasts

2 products

Mil. Spec. Connectors

Meet strict military standards or are compatible with Mil. Spec. connectors

167 products

ix Industrial Sockets

Pair with plugs to add ix Industrial connections to printed circuit boards

6 products

AMP Connectors

Build-your-own and ready-to-use AMP connectors

80 products

Fiber-Optic Connectors

Join fiber-optic cords that have the same gender and connection type

10 products

Molex Connectors

Plugs, sockets, and housings for making Molex connections

180 products

Breakaway Connectors

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

3 products

Latching Connectors

Protect connections in wet or harsh environments while keeping them accessible

173 products

Sure Seal Connectors

A PVC housing keeps out liquids and dust and resists chemicals

6 products

DMX Connectors

Replace damaged plugs and sockets on lighting cables

2 products

Mini Connectors

Plugs, sockets, and receptacles send power and control signals to equipment and automated systems

78 products

Micro 360 Connectors

Plugs and sockets to make control and data connections in tight spaces

24 products

Metric Circular Connectors

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

292 products

Amphenol Connectors

Attach wires to a circuit board

32 products

D-Sub Connectors

Plugs, sockets, receptacles, and adapters for connecting computers, monitors, and printers

138 products

Han Connectors

Plugs and sockets to make Han connections

8 products

Solenoid Valve Connectors

Sockets and receptacles to connect solenoid components, such as valves and motors

17 products

HDMI Adapters

Convert one HDMI size or style to another

14 products

RJ45 Connector Caps

Protect sockets and maintain the IP67 rating when not in use

1 product

HDMI Connector Caps

Protect HDMI sockets and maintain their IP rating when not in use

1 product

Coaxial Connector Caps

Terminate the end of an unused coaxial cable

2 products

USB Connector Caps

Shield unused USB connectors from damage, contaminants, and moisture

3 products

Metric Circular Connector Caps

Keep metric circular connectors safe when they're not in use

8 products

Mil. Spec. Connector Caps

Protect Mil. Spec. connectors when they're not in use

12 products

Mini Connector Caps

Shield mini connectors when they're not in use

13 products

Welding Cable

Resist abrasion while carrying current for welding

28 products

Outlet Strips

Plug in multiple devices to power them from a single outlet

113 products

Welding Cords

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

10 products

USB Chargers

Power up mobile devices and other electronics

27 products

Welding Cable Connectors

Plugs and sockets to deliver power to welding cable

13 products

USB Extenders

Increase the reach of USB devices with a transmitter and receiver

3 products

Wrap Wire

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

11 products

Bonding and Grounding Reels

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

12 products

Grounding Wire

Ground current in electrical systems

38 products

Grounding Straps

Flat shape creates more surface area contact than grounding wire

22 products

Electrical-Insulating Wire Caps

Cover live wire ends to protect against shock from accidental contact

3 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

Voltage Adapters

Change AC voltage to DC voltage to power a device

284 products

Power Supplies

Convert your facility's AC voltage to power equipment that runs on DC voltage

5 products

Ethernet Switches

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

68 products

Development Board Cords

Connect your development board to components such as sensors and actuators

7 products

Jumper Cables

Jump-start a dead battery

12 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

Jumper Cords

Ready to connect with a terminal at one or both ends

10 products

Battery Cords

Connect batteries to each other

31 products

Raw Materials

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

Stainless Steel

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

393 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

Niobium

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

4 products

Aluminum

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

45 products

Gold

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

4 products

Molybdenum

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

12 products

Copper

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

86 products

Lead

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

12 products

Brass

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

12 products

Titanium

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

12 products

Platinum

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

18 products

Tantalum

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

17 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

806 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

Fabricating and Machining

3D Printer Filaments

Run through filament 3D printers to form plastic parts

121 products

3D Printer Cleaning Filaments

Flush leftover material from extruders

2 products

Electrical Discharge Machining Wire

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

5 products

Lighting

Light Transmitters

Light up small and hard-to-reach areas such as the inside of models, prototypes, and circuit boards

18 products

Light Switch/Receptacles

Combine a switch and receptacle into a single outlet box for a small footprint

3 products

Fiber-Optic Flashlight Cable

Shine light into hard-to-reach spaces by attaching to your flashlight

1 product

Measuring and Inspecting

Test Leads

Pair with electrical testers such as multimeters to analyze your devices

41 products

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

Test Lead Wire

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

4 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

Brazing Alloys

Form stronger bonds between metal parts than solder without melting the base material

135 products

Solder

Join pieces of metal without melting the base material

357 products

TIG Welding Rod Feeders

Advance TIG rods for controlled welds

1 product

Fluid Handling

Heating Tape

Wrap around pipe and tube to heat them

206 products

Thermocouple Cords

Extend the reach of thermocouple probes

46 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Welding Wire Carriers

Protect welding wire from humidity and rust

1 product

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Roof and Gutter Heat Cables

Prevent ice buildup from damaging roofs, gutters, and downspout

10 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Temperature-Controlled Outlet Adapters

Automatically turn heating and cooling devices on and off as temperatures rise and fall

3 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Ceiling Tile Hanger Wire

Suspend drop ceiling grids from the ceiling above

1 product

Mechanical Control Cables

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

97 products

Communication

Tamper-Evident Seals

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

16 products

Microphone Cords

Plug your microphone into an amplifier or speaker

4 products

Telephone Cords

Connect telephones to data outlets

9 products