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6,931 Products

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

231 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

471 products

Power Cable

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

104 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

31 products

Magnet Wire

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

26 products

VFD Motor Cable

Connect variable-frequency drive motors to equipment

13 products

Irrigation Cable

Supply low-voltage power in sprinkler systems

8 products

Power Cords

Connect equipment and devices to a power source

200 products

Thermocouple Wire

Connect thermocouples to switches, controllers, recorders, and thermometers

39 products

Thermostat Cable

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

12 products

Servo Cable

Connect servocontrollers and servomotors in automated equipment and on assembly lines

8 products

Coaxial Cable

Transmit audio, data, and video signals

8 products

Ethernet Cable

Send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches

17 products

Pendant Cable

Supply power from an overhead source

8 products

Fieldbus Cable

Connect devices in Fieldbus communication networks

1 product

RTD Wire

Connect RTD sensors to measurement and control devices

4 products

Speaker Cable

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

4 products

Metric Circular Cords

Send power and control signals to equipment with metric connections

395 products

Outdoor Lighting Cable

Power low-voltage lighting equipment, such as landscape lighting

3 products

Extension Cords

Extend the reach of power from an outlet

250 products

Ribbon Cable

Ultra flexible to connect components inside electronics

6 products

CAN-Bus Cable

Connect devices in CAN-Bus communication networks

3 products

Circuit Board Cords

Short lengths of terminated wire make temporary connections on circuit boards

24 products

Fire Alarm Cable

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

6 products

DeviceNet Cable

Connect devices in DeviceNet communication networks

2 products

Profibus Cable

Connect devices in Profibus communication networks

2 products

Modbus Cable

Connect devices in Modbus communication networks

2 products

Profinet Cable

Connect devices in Profinet communication networks

1 product

Solenoid Valve Cords

Connect solenoid components, such as valves and motors

56 products

Fiber-Optic Cable

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

12 products

Extension Cord Reels

Keep extension cords easy to access without creating a tripping hazard

14 products

USB Cords

Transfer data between computers, printers, and mobile devices

69 products

Mini Cords

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

204 products

D-Sub Cords

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

24 products

Breakaway Cords

Disconnect if pulled to prevent stress on cord

6 products

Ethernet Cords

Send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches

11 products

Profibus Cords

Transmit data in automation systems and other networks

4 products

Video Adapter Cords

Send video between devices with different connections

3 products

HDMI Cords

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

5 products

Wire Splices, Connectors, and Taps

Join wire and protect the connection

288 products

RJ45 Connector Caps

Protect sockets and maintain the IP67 rating when not in use

1 product

Molex Plug and Socket Sets

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

73 products

Power Connectors

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

52 products

Metric Circular Connectors

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

188 products

RJ45 Connectors

Plugs, sockets, and receptacles to make Ethernet connections

10 products

AMP Plug and Socket Sets

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

34 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

Amphenol Connectors

Attach wires to a circuit board

29 products

USB Connector Caps

Shield unused USB connectors from damage, contaminants, and moisture

2 products

Audio Connectors

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

7 products

Wrap Wire

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

11 products

Welding Cable

Resist abrasion while carrying current for welding

7 products

Outlet Strips

Plug in multiple devices to power them from a single outlet

17 products

Data Connection Hubs

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

4 products

Grounding Wire

Ground current in electrical systems

18 products

Bonding and Grounding Clamps

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

32 products

Grounding Straps

Flat shape creates more surface area contact than grounding wire

5 products

Bonding and Grounding Reels

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

9 products

Wire Sleeving

Bundle wiring and protect from abrasion and heat

577 products

Heat-Shrink Tubing

Apply heat to seal and insulate electrical wiring and connections

796 products

Conduit and Fittings

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

483 products

Wire Sleeving Installation Tools

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

5 products

Wire and Cable Strippers

Remove the outer insulation on wire and cable

118 products

Wire and Cable Crimpers

Crimp connectors onto electrical wire or cable

111 products

Battery Cords

Connect batteries to each other

31 products

Jumper Cords

Ready to connect with a terminal at one or both ends

17 products

Jumper Cables

Jump-start a dead battery

12 products

Jumper Cable Clamps

Replace clamps on jumper cables

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

19 products

Material Handling

Wire Rope

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

121 products

Lanyards

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

401 products

Rope

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

282 products

Wire Rope Compression Sleeves

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

4 products

Twist Ties

Wind the ends to bundle cable and wire or close bags and sacks

29 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Patch Cords

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

11 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

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

10 products

Fabricating and Machining

3D Printer Filaments

Run through filament 3D printers to form plastic parts

121 products

Cable Cutters

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

19 products

Wire Cutters

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

5 products

Communication

Wire Markers

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

79 products

Name Badge Holders

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

1 product

Label Printers

Create custom labels on the spot

4 products

Wire Marker Installation Tools

Install wire markers

1 product

Microphone Cords

Plug your microphone into an amplifier or speaker

4 products

Telephone Cord Swivels

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

6 products

Fluid Handling

Thermocouple Cords

Extend the reach of thermocouple probes

46 products

Heating Tape

Wrap around pipe and tube to heat them

97 products

Heating Pads

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

10 products

Hose Reels

Store hose neatly to remove tripping hazards and reduce wear

2 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Mechanical Control Cables

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

88 products

T-Slotted Framing Cable Holders

Route wire, cable, and tubing along T-slotted rails

44 products