IDEAL Industries is a privately held company founded in 1916 by J. Walter Becker in Chicago, Illinois, initially as the IDEAL Commutator Dresser Company. Over the years, the company has evolved to become a global leader in the production of connectors, hand tools, testers, and meters for the electrical and telecommunications industries. With a rich history spanning over a century, IDEAL Industries has maintained its family-owned status, with current leadership including fourth-generation family member Meghan Juday as Chairman of the Board. The company is known for its commitment to quality and innovation, having contributed components to historic missions like the lunar landing in 1969. IDEAL Industries continues to expand globally, with operations in Asia, South America, and other regions, while prioritizing employee well-being and community involvement through various initiatives and programs.
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Connectors, Interconnects
Backplane Connectors - Accessories Barrel - Audio Connectors Terminal Blocks - Interface Modules Terminals - Turret Connectors Terminal Blocks - Specialized Coaxial Connectors (RF) Terminals - Ring Connectors Circular Connectors Terminal Blocks - Wire to Board Terminal Blocks - Din Rail, Channel Terminals - Spade Connectors Terminal Blocks - Adapters Terminal Blocks - Accessories - Marker Strips Fiber Optic Connectors Rectangular Connectors - Headers, Male Pins Terminal Blocks - Headers, Plugs and Sockets Terminal Blocks - Accessories Modular Connectors - Plugs Terminal Blocks - Accessories - Wire Ferrules Terminals - Rectangular Connectors Terminals - Wire Splice ConnectorsTools
Excavators, Hooks, Picks, Probes, Tuning Tools Wire Cutters Crimpers - Crimp Heads, Die Sets Specialized Tools Hammers Tweezers Accessories Screw and Nut Drivers - Sets Vacuums Dispensing Equipment - Bottles, Syringes Assorted Tool Kits Pliers Sockets - Sets Crimpers, Applicators, Presses Screw and Nut Drivers Wrenches Screw and Nut Drivers - Bits, Blades and Handles Knives, Cutting Tools Wire Strippers and Accessories Chemicals, Cleaners Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products Heat Guns, Torches, Accessories Sockets, Socket Handles Wire Tie Guns and Accessories Flashlights Crimpers, Applicators, Presses - Accessories Hex, Torx Keys Dispensing Equipment - Tips, NozzlesIndustrial Automation and Controls
Hardware, Fasteners, Accessories
Audio Products
Labels, Signs, Barriers, Identification
Soldering, Desoldering, Rework Products
Switches
Test and Measurement
Tapes, Adhesives, Materials
Circuit Protection
Static Control, ESD, Clean Room Products
Cables, Wires - Management
Optoelectronics
Boxes, Enclosures, Racks
Power Supplies - Board Mount
Development Boards, Kits, Programmers
Relays
Cables, Wires
Capacitors
Sensors, Transducers
Transformers
Maker/DIY, Educational
RF/IF and RFID
Battery Products
Cable Assemblies
Inductors, Coils, Chokes
Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Kits
Prototyping, Fabrication Products
Connectors, Interconnects
- Backplane Connectors - AccessoriesBarrel - Audio ConnectorsTerminal Blocks - Interface ModulesTerminals - Turret ConnectorsTerminal Blocks - SpecializedCoaxial Connectors (RF)Terminals - Ring ConnectorsCircular ConnectorsTerminal Blocks - Wire to BoardTerminal Blocks - Din Rail, ChannelTerminals - Spade ConnectorsTerminal Blocks - AdaptersTerminal Blocks - Accessories - Marker StripsFiber Optic ConnectorsRectangular Connectors - Headers, Male PinsTerminal Blocks - Headers, Plugs and SocketsTerminal Blocks - AccessoriesModular Connectors - PlugsTerminal Blocks - Accessories - Wire FerrulesTerminals - Rectangular ConnectorsTerminals - Wire Splice Connectors
Tools
- Excavators, Hooks, Picks, Probes, Tuning ToolsWire CuttersCrimpers - Crimp Heads, Die SetsSpecialized ToolsHammersTweezersAccessoriesScrew and Nut Drivers - SetsVacuumsDispensing Equipment - Bottles, SyringesAssorted Tool KitsPliersSockets - SetsCrimpers, Applicators, PressesScrew and Nut DriversWrenchesScrew and Nut Drivers - Bits, Blades and HandlesKnives, Cutting ToolsWire Strippers and AccessoriesChemicals, CleanersAbrasives and Surface Conditioning ProductsHeat Guns, Torches, AccessoriesSockets, Socket HandlesWire Tie Guns and AccessoriesFlashlightsCrimpers, Applicators, Presses - AccessoriesHex, Torx KeysDispensing Equipment - Tips, Nozzles
Industrial Automation and Controls
- Panel MetersPneumatics, HydraulicsControllers - PLC ModulesSpecialized
Hardware, Fasteners, Accessories
- WashersNutsMiscellaneousDIN Rail ChannelStructural, Motion Hardware
Audio Products
- Accessories
Labels, Signs, Barriers, Identification
- Signs, Nameplates, PostersLabels, Stickers, Decals - PreprintedTagsLockouts, Padlocks
Soldering, Desoldering, Rework Products
- Flux, Flux RemoverSoldering Irons, Tweezers, HandlesSolderAccessoriesFume, Smoke ExtractionSoldering, Desoldering, Rework Tips, NozzlesDesoldering Braid, Wick, Pumps
Switches
- Rotary SwitchesToggle SwitchesPushbutton SwitchesDIP SwitchesRocker SwitchesConfigurable Switch Components - Contact BlockAccessories
Test and Measurement
- Equipment - Variable TransformersTest Leads - Jumper, SpecialtyEquipment - SpecialtyTest Clips - Alligator, Crocodile, Heavy DutyEquipment - MultimetersEquipment - Environmental TestersAccessoriesTest Clips - Grabbers, Hooks
Tapes, Adhesives, Materials
- AccessoriesTape
Circuit Protection
- FusesCircuit BreakersAccessoriesFuseholders
Static Control, ESD, Clean Room Products
- AccessoriesClean Room Swabs and BrushesClean Room Treatments, Cleaners, Wipes
Cables, Wires - Management
- Bushings, GrommetsCable and Cord GripsSplice Enclosures, ProtectionMarkersCable Ties and Cable Lacing
Optoelectronics
- LED Lighting - WhiteOptics - Lenses
Boxes, Enclosures, Racks
- BoxesBox Components
Power Supplies - Board Mount
- Accessories
Development Boards, Kits, Programmers
- Evaluation Boards - Expansion Boards, Daughter CardsAccessoriesEvaluation and Demonstration Boards and Kits
Cables, Wires
- Single Conductor Cables (Hook-Up Wire)
Sensors, Transducers
- Current SensorsSensor Interface - Junction Blocks
Maker/DIY, Educational
- Robotics KitsEducational Kits
RF/IF and RFID
- RF Evaluation and Development Kits, BoardsRFI and EMI - Shielding and Absorbing Materials
Battery Products
- Accessories
Cable Assemblies
- Circular Cable Assemblies
Inductors, Coils, Chokes
- Fixed Inductors
Integrated Circuits (ICs)
- Memory
Kits
- Accessories
Prototyping, Fabrication Products
- Adapter, Breakout Boards