Ideal Industries, Inc.
Sycamore, IL 60178
Wire Connector replaces up to 4 fixed-spring connectors.
Offered in bright orange toÃ- aid identificationÃ- by electricians making connections, TwisterÃ-® LT accommodates solid or stranded wire from 2 #22 AWG to 3 #12 AWG. While live-action, square-wire spring expands and threads onto conductors without requiring pre-twisting, contoured swept-wings maximize torque when applied by hand.Ã- Hexagonal shaped head allows for installation...
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LED COB Array Holder promotes cooler LED fixture operation.
Fabricated from hardened stainless steel, 250 V, 4 A Chip-Lok™ LED COB (chip on board) Array Holder provides mechanical and electrical attachment for COB array manufacturers such as Citizen, Cree, LG, Nichia, and Sharp. Design helps lighting manufacturers reduce chip temperature, subsequently extending array life or allowing OEM to reduce size of heat sink. Built-in spring holds array securely...
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Fish Tape features non-conductive design.
Available in 60 and 120 ft versions, Volt-Guard(TM) incorporates 1,000 V non-conductive fiberglass into stiff rectilinear tape design for optimal pushing power. Unit is enclosed within Tuff-Grip(TM) Pro case, which is constructed of polypropaline plastic and has passed repeated drop testing from up to 20 ft. Fiberglass eyelet protects both electrician and system, while also sliding through tight...
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In-Line Wire Connector is designed for pre-fab operations.
Providing crimp-free, push-in butt splice, SpliceLine(TM) has 2 ports to support solid- and stranded-wires ranging from 12-20 and 12-16 AWG, respectively. It is precision-molded from transparent polycarbonate, permitting visual inspection of connections. Due to ultra-slim profile, unit can be used to lengthen wires in tight spaces, while multiple connectors can simultaneously pass through Ã-½...
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Fish Tape features impact resistant polypropylene casing.
Providing enhanced control during winding, Tuff-Grip PRO(TM) Fish Tape features wide, ergonomic handle that can accommodate large, gloved hands, while its non-slip fingertip groove provide secure grip and handling comfort. Casing is constructed of polypropylene plastic and is drop tested to 20 ft in wide variety of environmental conditions, including freezing weather.
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Wire Stripper features insulated design for safety.
UL and VDE listed and certified to 1,000 Vac, Reflex(TM) Super T-Stripper features multi-purpose pliers nose with precision-ground, knife type blades for stripping of wires from No. 8 to No. 16 solid and No. 10 to No. 18 stranded. Orange outer-surface handle resists oil, perspiration, water, and chemicals. Permanently bonded inner-surface handle is bright yellow, acting as at-a-glance safety...
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Carbide Tipped Hole Cutters process sheet metal.
Offering alternative to knockouts or bi-metal hole saws, TKO(TM) Hole Cutters incorporate SmoothStart(TM) pilot drill that guides TKO into sheet metal to yield smooth, burr-free holes while preventing damage to precision-ground carbide teeth. Integral arbor assures control, while built-in flange avoids over-drilling beyond sheet metal, and ejection spring cleanly ejects slugs. Designed to fit any...
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Paint Shield eliminates need for time-consuming masking tape.
Available in switch and standard outlet version, IDEAL Mess-X(TM) snap-on paint shield prevents drips or overspray from tarnishing decorative switches or outlets to result in clean professional finish. Shield snaps into any standard outlet box and also works in side-by-side, multi-gang installations. Manufactured from durable, washable plastic, product is completely reusable and environmentally...
Read More »Infrared Thermometer has distance-to-spot ratio of 12:1.
Portable Model 61-685 offers choice of laser-sighting surface temperatures or Type K thermocouple input. Measurement temperature range is -76 to 932Ã-
Read More »Digital Insulation Meter safeguards equipment and employees.
Designed for commissioning, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance, Model 61-797 identifies whether electrical insulation is performing at safe level. Using test leads, technician can determine capacitive, absorption, and leakage current at multiple test voltages and resistance up to 20 GW. Tester also measures earth-bond resistance, automatically senses and displays AC/DC voltage to 600 V,...
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Wire Connector replaces up to 4 fixed-spring connectors.
Offered in bright orange toÃ- aid identificationÃ- by electricians making connections, TwisterÃ-® LT accommodates solid or stranded wire from 2 #22 AWG to 3 #12 AWG. While live-action, square-wire spring expands and threads onto conductors without requiring pre-twisting, contoured swept-wings maximize torque when applied by hand.Ã- Hexagonal shaped head allows for installation...
Read More »
LED COB Array Holder promotes cooler LED fixture operation.
Fabricated from hardened stainless steel, 250 V, 4 A Chip-Lok™ LED COB (chip on board) Array Holder provides mechanical and electrical attachment for COB array manufacturers such as Citizen, Cree, LG, Nichia, and Sharp. Design helps lighting manufacturers reduce chip temperature, subsequently extending array life or allowing OEM to reduce size of heat sink. Built-in spring holds array securely...
Read More »IDEAL Acquires Premier Tool Manufacturer SK Hand Tools
IDEAL expands its commitment to Made In America mission by keeping manufacturing of iconic tool brand in the United States SYCAMORE, IL, August 23, 2010 -- IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase certain assets of SK Hand Tools Corporation, one of America's leading manufacturers of tools for the professional mechanic. Doug Spitler, Vice...
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Fish Tape features non-conductive design.
Available in 60 and 120 ft versions, Volt-Guard(TM) incorporates 1,000 V non-conductive fiberglass into stiff rectilinear tape design for optimal pushing power. Unit is enclosed within Tuff-Grip(TM) Pro case, which is constructed of polypropaline plastic and has passed repeated drop testing from up to 20 ft. Fiberglass eyelet protects both electrician and system, while also sliding through tight...
Read More »
In-Line Wire Connector is designed for pre-fab operations.
Providing crimp-free, push-in butt splice, SpliceLine(TM) has 2 ports to support solid- and stranded-wires ranging from 12-20 and 12-16 AWG, respectively. It is precision-molded from transparent polycarbonate, permitting visual inspection of connections. Due to ultra-slim profile, unit can be used to lengthen wires in tight spaces, while multiple connectors can simultaneously pass through Ã-½...
Read More »
Fish Tape features impact resistant polypropylene casing.
Providing enhanced control during winding, Tuff-Grip PRO(TM) Fish Tape features wide, ergonomic handle that can accommodate large, gloved hands, while its non-slip fingertip groove provide secure grip and handling comfort. Casing is constructed of polypropylene plastic and is drop tested to 20 ft in wide variety of environmental conditions, including freezing weather.
Read More »
Wire Stripper features insulated design for safety.
UL and VDE listed and certified to 1,000 Vac, Reflex(TM) Super T-Stripper features multi-purpose pliers nose with precision-ground, knife type blades for stripping of wires from No. 8 to No. 16 solid and No. 10 to No. 18 stranded. Orange outer-surface handle resists oil, perspiration, water, and chemicals. Permanently bonded inner-surface handle is bright yellow, acting as at-a-glance safety...
Read More »
Carbide Tipped Hole Cutters process sheet metal.
Offering alternative to knockouts or bi-metal hole saws, TKO(TM) Hole Cutters incorporate SmoothStart(TM) pilot drill that guides TKO into sheet metal to yield smooth, burr-free holes while preventing damage to precision-ground carbide teeth. Integral arbor assures control, while built-in flange avoids over-drilling beyond sheet metal, and ejection spring cleanly ejects slugs. Designed to fit any...
Read More »
Paint Shield eliminates need for time-consuming masking tape.
Available in switch and standard outlet version, IDEAL Mess-X(TM) snap-on paint shield prevents drips or overspray from tarnishing decorative switches or outlets to result in clean professional finish. Shield snaps into any standard outlet box and also works in side-by-side, multi-gang installations. Manufactured from durable, washable plastic, product is completely reusable and environmentally...
Read More »Infrared Thermometer has distance-to-spot ratio of 12:1.
Portable Model 61-685 offers choice of laser-sighting surface temperatures or Type K thermocouple input. Measurement temperature range is -76 to 932Ã-
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