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Battery Contacts

Battery Contacts

Add or replace contacts in battery holders and circuit boards

Battery Springs

Battery Springs

Replace springs in battery holders and contacts

Battery Holders

Battery Holders

Create an electrical connection between batteries and contacts to power equipment

Battery Terminals

Battery Terminals

Connect cable to battery posts to power vehicles and machines

Terminals

Attach to the end of wire to connect circuits in control panels, motors, and small machines

Terminal Blocks

Terminal Blocks

Mate with terminals to complete circuits in control panels, motors, and small machines

Circuit Board Terminals

Circuit Board Terminals

Connect wire to circuit boards

Electrical Connectors and Cords

Electrical Connectors and Cords

Supply power to equipment by combining plugs, sockets, receptacles, and cords

Jumper Cables

Jump-start a dead battery

Slip Rings

Maintain an electrical link between a moving part and a stationary part

Distribution Blocks

Distribution Blocks

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

Distribution Posts

Distribution Posts

Send power from one source to several devices in a circuit in less space than a distribution block

Distribution Bars

Distribution Bars

Route electricity within switchboards and battery banks; also known as bus bars

Split-Bolt Connectors

Split-Bolt Connectors

Splice large wire sizes without special tools

Motor Starters

Turn motors on and off and protect them from current overloads

Relays

Electrically open and close circuits to control power to lights, motors, and other equipment

Manual Switches

Manual Switches

Everything from toggle, push-button, and rocker switches to foot switches

Manual Switch Contact Blocks

Manual Switch Contact Blocks

Mount to switches to control electrical circuits as you move the switch

Limit Switches

Turn equipment on or off when objects touch the actuator; often used for conveyors and bin filling

Snap-Acting Switches

Snap-Acting Switches

Open and close circuits quickly to minimize arcing and sticking; often used as door-open indicators

Magnetic Switches

Magnetic Switches

Actuate when a magnet comes within sensing distance; often used to detect when doors or windows open

Disconnect Switches

Disconnect Switches

Make sure equipment stays turned off during inspection and maintenance

Tilt Switches

Trip circuits when tilted; use as position indicators, pump level controls, and limit switches

Sensor Switches

Sensor Switches

Detect moving objects from a distance, triggering a circuit to open or close

Transistors

Boost weak electrical signals and rapidly control data transmission

Transfer Switches

Transfer Switches

Switch to backup power during an outage

Grounding Lugs

Create a common grounding path for internal components and circuits, as well as the enclosure body

Circuit Board Voltage Regulators

Circuit Board Voltage Regulators

Power circuits from a high-voltage source without frying your system

Communication

Labels

Stick onto items to identify or convey information about them

Audible Alarms

Everything from bells and whistles to horns and sirens

Lubricating

Grease

Thicker than oil to evenly lubricate surfaces and stay in place

Antiseize Lubricants

Antiseize Lubricants

Prevent threaded fasteners from sticking due to rust, dirt, and heat

Power Transmission

Springs

Apply and absorb force with compression, die, extension, torsion, and disc springs

Fastening and Joining

Rivets

Join materials together permanently, especially when too thin or fragile to fasten with screws

MIG Gun Nozzles

MIG Gun Nozzles

Direct shielding gas towards welds and protect contact tips from molten metal

MIG Gun Contact Tips

MIG Gun Contact Tips

Attach to MIG guns to guide welding wire and electric current to the weld site

MIG Gun Gas Diffusers

MIG Gun Gas Diffusers

Evenly distribute shielding gas for high-quality MIG welds

Lighting

Light Bulbs

Standard household, miniature, compact, tubular, ultraviolet, infrared, and blacklight bulbs

Raw Materials

Gallium

Transfers heat and electricity as a safe alternative to mercury in thermometers and thermostats

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