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1,659 Products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Wire and Cable Strippers

Remove the outer insulation on wire and cable

141 products

Wire and Cable Crimpers

Crimp connectors onto electrical wire or cable

179 products

Wire Stripper/Crimpers

Strip wire and crimp connectors with one tool

14 products

Wire and Cable Crimper Dies

Attach to cordless crimpers to secure connectors onto cable

63 products

Wire Splice Bits

Install twist-on wire splices using a power screwdriver or drill

2 products

Wire Wrapping Tools

Wrap circuit board wire tightly around post terminals for a strong connection

3 products

Electrical Connector Holding Tools

Hold electrical connectors in place to safely join wires

1 product

Electronic Lead Benders

Make 90° bends in resistors, diodes, and other small components

3 products

Electrical Disconnect Pliers

A hook-shaped tip disconnects the locking tab on electrical connectors

1 product

Electrical Contact Removal Tools

Remove pin-and-sleeve contacts from connectors

4 products

Punch-Down Tools

Terminate and cut wire on 66 and 110 wiring blocks

5 products

Electrical Contact Installation Tools

Add pin-and-sleeve contacts to connectors

4 products

Wire Splice Pliers

A long nose with stepped jaws presses down evenly for parallel crimping

1 product

Fiber-Optic Connector Pliers

Safely and securely grip connectors in packed panels without damaging them

1 product

Wire Splice Screwdrivers

Install twist-on wire splices

2 products

Fish Tape

Hook to the end of wire and move it through conduit and raceway

13 products

Fish Tape Pullers

Latch onto fish tape or rope for a secure, two-hand grip when pulling wire

1 product

Wire and Cable Push-Pull Rods

Maneuver cable inside drop ceilings and walls

4 products

Conduit Locknut and Reaming Pliers

Tighten conduit locknuts and ream both the inside and outside of conduit with a single tool

1 product

Cord Grip Pliers

Assemble and install cord grips in a range of thread sizes

1 product

Relay Pliers

Thin, angled tips pop relays free from sockets in confined areas without damage

1 product

Spark Plug Pliers

Grip boots firmly and remove them to access or inspect spark plugs

1 product

Fabricating and Machining

Multitools

A variety of tools and blades all in one

43 products

Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips

Cut through sheet metal by hand

53 products

Wire Cutters

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

160 products

Wire Duct Cutters

Trim plastic slotted wire duct to fit inside enclosures and control panels

1 product

End Cutters

Wide jaws cut steel wire, nails, and small rivets close to the surface; also known as nippers

22 products

Cable Tie Cutters

Safety guards on the tip help you sever cable ties without damaging bundled material

4 products

Utility Knives

Make quick, shallow cuts; often used to open boxes and packages

190 products

Scissors

Cut through a wide range of materials from paper and plastic to carpet and Kevlar

140 products

Metal Strip Cutters

Snip through thin rings and narrow bands that are flush against another surface

2 products

Duct Hose Cutters

Slice through duct hose and snip the spiral with a single tool

1 product

Wire-Gripping Pliers

Pull, bend, and cut wire; also known as lineman's pliers

31 products

Wire-Twisting Pliers

Grip or attach wire then twist to secure fasteners or electrical connections

9 products

Wire-Forming Pliers

Loop and bend wire; also known as round-nose pliers

17 products

Long-Nose Pliers

Grab, bend, and position wire and other small parts

132 products

Jaw Covers for Pliers

Cover the jaws of slip-joint pliers to protect the finish of your workpiece

2 products

Adjustable Pliers

A range of jaw positions for turning fasteners and gripping workpieces

79 products

Parallel-Jaw Pliers

Jaws grip better than standard pliers to keep irregularly shaped objects from slipping

13 products

Pliers Sets

A variety of pliers styles and sizes for whatever job comes up

15 products

Locking Pliers

Clamp workpieces and lock them in place to keep your hands free

24 products

Slip-Joint Pliers

Adjust the pivot point to switch between two different jaw opening sizes

24 products

Wire Benders

Form steel and other metal wire for small projects

1 product

Benders

Bend wire, rod, and flat stock into hooks, brackets, and pipe hangers or more complex shapes

4 products

Rolling Mills

Compress, reshape, and create different thicknesses in metal

2 products

Wire Straighteners

Move coiled wire through the roller wheels to flatten bumps, bends, and curves

2 products

Cable Benders

Reach inside panels, disconnects, and raceway to precisely bend and position heavy duty cable

7 products

Wire, Rod, and Flat Stock Curvers

Shape wire, rods, and flat stock into curves and circles; also known as ring rollers

2 products

Material Handling

Compression Tools

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

55 products

Wire Rope Plug Installation Kits

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

5 products

Cable Pulling Clamps

Maintain tension until a line can be permanently anchored

11 products

Roller Swage Presses

Install swage fittings at the ends of wire rope

23 products

Wire Rope Stops

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

33 products

Wire Rope Compression Sleeves

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

116 products

Baling Wire Tools

Loop and twist baling wire to secure large bundles

3 products

Cable Tie Tensioners

Tighten cable ties and trim the excess

21 products

Cable Bundling Tools

Quickly organize wires, cables, and cords into bundles

2 products

Fastening and Joining

Multiprocess Welders

Repair metal with a single machine that performs MIG, TIG, and stick welding

5 products

MIG Welders

Everything needed for MIG welding except the shielding gas; MIG welding is quicker than TIG welding

3 products

Welding Pliers

Perform a variety of welding tasks such as spatter removal and wire cutting

2 products

Socket Wrenches

Apply torque to turn nuts, bolts, and other fasteners without rounding the heads

Air-powered, electric, cordless, and manual staplers

9 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers

Combine counters and reels to measure and wind wire, rope, cord, cable, or hose

20 products

Metal Gauges

Press sheet metal or wire into the slots to determine their thickness or gauge size

2 products

Feeler Gauges

Check gaps and alignment between machine parts and other surfaces

2 products

Force Gauges

Test objects to see how much tension and compression force they can bear

6 products

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Cable Tie Holsters

Clip to your belt to keep cable ties within reach

1 product

Power Transmission

Spring Winders

Coil round and flat wire to make your own springs

1 product

Building and Machinery Hardware

Overhead Door Spring Winding Rods

Keep your overhead door balanced on both tracks for smooth, even opening and closing

3 products

Communication

Wire Marker Installation Tools

Install wire markers

1 product