Best Ideal Industries in 2026

SAFETY VOL-CON DESIGN: Dual voltage indication for backup safety. Independent solenoid and electronic circuitry design provides back-up voltage indication for added safety.

MANY APPLICATIONS: Vol-Con Voltage/Continuity Tester can be used for locating blown fuses, finding the grounded side of the line, checking continuity of cords, motors, appliances, etc., or locating excessive leakage to ground.

LED INDICATOR: Easy to read voltage tester. Bright, long-life LEDs and neon indicator lamp.

Professional Hammer: With a durable design to perform across all professional electrical maintenance and repair jobs, this hammer includes IDEAL's lifetime guarantee

Durable Construction: The one-piece drop-forged, tempered steel polished head and handle holds up to the harshest environments with long lasting durability

Premium Grip: The drop-forged hammer includes a comfortable, perforated and anti-vibe grip providing excellent handling

Conduit Bender: ideally used to bend iron and metal pipes, the iron conduit bender offers application in electrical repairs and installation to fit pipes around all ceiling, corners, wall, and irregularly shaped passages

Precision Bending: the metal pipe bender is equipped with markings that represent star, arrow, degree scale, and rim notch to get perfect bends. The markings are raised and cast into both sides to aid visibility of the users

Durable Construction: made with ductile iron, the rugged construction of iron bender head offers durability to withstand long-term heavy-duty use. Baked-on blue enamel finish of the handle resists corrosion and other abrasive factors

Electrical Tool Kit: Assorted with a range of professional tools for electricians, this hand tool kit provides popular size insulated screwdrivers for electrical work

Kit Includes: This 2-piece kit includes an insulated 1/4 in. x 4 in. slotted screwdriver and an insulated #2 x 4 in. Phillips screwdriver

Insulated Safety: IDEAL insulated tools are double insulated and 1000V certified to meet ASTM F1505-01 and IEC 60 900 standards while complying to OSHA 1910.335 regulations and NFPA 70E standards

Professional Screwdriver: designed for a versatile performance, the screwdriver set can be used across all professional electrical maintenance and repair jobs. It has a 28-tooth all metal ratcheting system can handle 225 lbs. of torque without failure

Durable Construction: Chrome vanadium steel is used in constructing the shaft of the heavy-duty screwdriver. The toughness of the material can withstand high fatigue and wear, making it suitable for long-term use

Comfortable Grip: the nut driver bit set is designed with a textured grip that provides excellent torque and aids in effortless twisting. The handle resists perspiration, water, oil, chemicals and offers secure grip with its six torsion bars

Superior Performance: TKO carbide tipped hole cutters provide the most precise and clean hole saw and knockout replacement in the industry with increased durability and long life in sheet metal or stainless steel

Precise Design: The hole saw cutter has ground carbide teeth made from high quality HSS producing clean, burr-free holes. The carbide cutter includes a built-in flange to prevent overdrilling

Smooth Cutting: The innovative design includes a SmoothStart pilot drill which guides the cutter to the surface, avoiding damage to the cutter and ensuring smoothly cut holes with minimal walking

AC/DC VOLTAGE TESTING: Indicates AC/DC voltage level. Vibrates when AC voltage is present for clear and accurate testing.

LED INDICATOR: Easy to read voltage tester. Bright, long-life LEDs and neon indicator lamp.

ACCURATE TESTER: Dual voltage indication for backup safety. Low impedance to eliminate ghost voltages.

Ideal Industries

POWERFUL CIRCUIT TRACER: Your Ideal troubleshooting solution. Finds breakers and fuses, splice errors, dead shorts, wires in walls ceilings and floors, and buried conductors. Works on energized or de-energized circuits (0-600V AC/DC).

CLEAR INDICATION: Audible indication intensifies with signal strength. A red LED display indicates a numeric value (0-99), providing a quick and easy way to determine signal strength and proximity to a conductor carrying the signal from the transmitter.

IDEAL SURETRACE TECHNOLOGY: SureTrace Circuit Tracers feature a rotating display in the industry. Regardless of the position the tracer is in, the display will orient itself in 90 degree increments to an easy-to-read vertical position.

EASY-TO-READ INDICATOR: Non-contact voltage indicator (40-600VAC) with clean, simple indication for easy and accurate readings. Features a vibration mode to verify AC voltage.

ERGONOMIC CLAMP METER: Designed with an ergonomic hourglass shape for a secure, comfortable grip. Compact clamp head for easy use even in tight spaces.

AUTO SHUT OFF: Convenient low battery indicator and auto power off so that you can ensure your clamp meter is always charged and ready to use. To extend the life of your battery, the meter automatically turns off after approximately 60 minutes.

LOOK BEHIND WALLS: SureTests "look behind walls" to identify wiring problems that lead to shock hazards, electrical fires, or equipment issues. Personal shock hazards stem from poor grounding, false grounds, and/or no ground fault protection.

EASY-TO-USE CIRCUIT ANALYSIS: Checks for various wiring conditions (correct wiring, polarity reversal, no ground). Gives access to measurements of line voltage, voltage drop under a full load condition, ground-neutral voltage and line impedances.

SUPER BRIGHT DISPLAY: 128 x 64 OLED display with backlight and large, easy-to-read numbers so you can always see the correct reading.

ACCURATE CLAMP METER: True RMS provides accurate readings of non-sinusoidal load currents and noisy electrical circuits. Beeps and lights when >30V AC/DC voltage is present. Alerts of danger even if the meter is set on an incorrect function or range.

EASY-TO-READ DISPLAY AND ALERTS: Easy to read backlit display with large numbers and icons so you can always see the correct reading. Selectable audible and visual alerts when potentially hazardous voltages are detected at the probe terminals.

TIGHTSIGHT DISPLAY: Patented second TightSight display located at the bottom of meter lets you easily take readings while keeping your head at a safe distance from the panel — no more need to twist the meter or risk pulling on an energized conductor.

QUICK AND EASY CIRCUIT IDENTIFICATION: No more guessing when locating the correct circuit breaker supplying power to AC outlet or lighting fixture. Positively identifies circuit breakers and fuses without service interruption.

AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT IDENTIFIER: Proper wiring is crucial to ensure safety and performance of branch circuits. From a safety perspective, shock hazards and fires are mainly due to poor installation or failure of protective devices, such as GFCIs.

RECEIVER AUTO POWER OFF: Receiver automatically shuts down if not used for 10min. Low battery detection ensures device is always charged and ready to use. If the battery voltage is below 7.3 volts, receiver beeps 3 times and turns off.

Cable Stripping Tool: designed to hold, twist, and strip electric wires, this T-stripper is a commonly used handheld tool. With tough steel construction and black oxide finish, this cable stripper delivers corrosion-resistant professional-grade performance

Precise Cutting: the electrician wire stripping tool has plier nose for holding and twisting wires. The precision-ground knife-type blades are spring-loaded to open automatically for making accurate cuts

Grip: the electrical cable stripper with tough steel construction offer easy stripping without nicking insulation. The handles are designed to minimize fatigue during long working hours

Made in USA: For more than 100 years, IDEAL Electrical has proudly made high quality tools in the USA by marrying innovation with tradition. We are committed to building our communities and creating American jobs

Precise Cutting: The wire stripping tool features form-ground, knife-type blades for accurate, easy stripping without nicking of conductors. The tough steel construction adds durability and strength

Superior Handling: The comfort grip handles of the stripper feature a thumb valley for maximum comfort and excellent control. The locking hasp keeps the stripper securely locked for safety and storage

Mpn: 45-098

Country of manufacture: United States

Package Dimensions: 3.81 H x 19.304 L x 8.128 W (centimeters)

#2 Square Screwdriver

10-1/4" Overall Length; 6" Shank Length

Insulated Handle For Protection During Work With Electrical Parts

Probe-style replacement test leads for the Ideal Industries 61-090 and 61-092 voltage testers and 61-702 and 61-704 clamp meters

Test leads are color-coded—one red and one black—for different testing applications

Silicone-insulated for flexibility and resistance to heat and cold

Precision Machined Tools: the screwdriver/nut driver set has FastFinder technology handles that allows the user to easily recognize the tip type on the end of the handle. It has a blazed tip that ensures fastener engagement

Quality Construction: boasting a rugged nickel chrome finish, the shank of the screwdriver is resistant to corrosion. The robust construction promises to withstand the abrasive usage, without compromising the performance standards

Secure Grip: this screwdriver/nut driver is known for their exclusive cushioned rubber grips that offer a comfortable hold. It reduces hand fatigue for a better working experience even after long periods of work time

MODULAR PLUG CRIMP TOOL: FT-45 is a simple, compact and highly effective modular plug crimp tool for installers and techs to terminate RJ-45 connectors on to CAT5e, CAT6 or CAT6A twisted pair cable.

COMPATIBILITY: This tool works with both IDEAL Feed-Thru Modular plugs and standard modular plugs. Feed-Thru plugs allow the individual conductors to "feed-thru" the end-face of the connector and to verify the wires prior to crimping connector.

PRECISE TERMINATION: During crimping, the FT-45 crimp tool cleanly shears the excess conductors and leaves a smooth finish at the end face of the Feed-Thru connector. This minimizes accidental shorting of conductors or inadvertent contact in plug jacks.

POWERFUL CIRCUIT TRACER: Your Ideal troubleshooting solution. Finds breakers and fuses, splice errors, dead shorts, wires in walls ceilings and floors, and buried conductors. Works on energized or de-energized circuits (0-600V AC/DC).

CLEAR INDICATION: Audible indication intensifies with signal strength. A red LED display indicates a numeric value (0-99), providing a quick and easy way to determine signal strength and proximity to a conductor carrying the signal from the transmitter.

IDEAL SURETRACE TECHNOLOGY: SureTrace Circuit Tracers feature a rotating display in the industry. Regardless of the position the tracer is in, the display will orient itself in 90 degree increments to an easy-to-read vertical position.

Cable Stripping Tool: designed to hold, twist, and strip electric wires, this T-stripper is a commonly used handheld tool. With tough steel construction and black oxide finish, this cable stripper delivers corrosion-resistant professional-grade performance

Precise Cutting: the electrician wire stripping tool has SHEAR CUT bolt cutter and plier nose for holding and twisting wires. The hardened steel sheer-type blades are spring-loaded to open automatically for making accurate cuts

Ergonomic Grip: the electrical cable stripper has textured thermoplastic handles to offer non-slip grip. Thumb rest and finger valley provide better control while ensuring easy stripping. The curved handles help reduce wrist fatigue

Cable Stripping Tool: designed to hold, twist, and strip electric wires, this T-stripper is a commonly used handheld tool. With tough steel construction and black oxide finish, this cable stripper delivers corrosion-resistant professional-grade performance

Precise Cutting: the electrician wire stripping tool has SHEAR CUT bolt cutter and plier nose for holding and twisting wires. The hardened steel sheer-type blades are spring-loaded to open automatically for making accurate cuts

Ergonomic Grip: the electrical cable stripper has textured thermoplastic handles to offer non-slip grip. Thumb rest and finger valley provide better control while ensuring easy stripping. The curved handles help reduce wrist fatigue

Conduit Bender Head: ideally used to bend iron and metal pipes, the iron conduit bender head offers application in electrical repairs and installation to fit pipes around all ceiling, corners, wall, and irregularly shaped passages

Precision Bending: the metal pipe bender is equipped with markings that represent star, arrow, degree scale, and rim notch to get perfect bends. The markings are raised and cast into both sides to aid visibility of the users

Durable Construction: made with aluminum, the rugged construction of aluminum bender head offers durability to withstand long-term heavy-duty use.

POWERFUL CIRCUIT TRACER: Your Ideal troubleshooting solution. Finds breakers and fuses, splice errors, dead shorts, wires in walls ceilings and floors, and buried conductors. Works on energized or de-energized circuits (0-600V AC/DC).

CLEAR INDICATION: Audible indication intensifies with signal strength. A red LED display indicates a numeric value (0-99), providing a quick and easy way to determine signal strength and proximity to a conductor carrying the signal from the transmitter.

IDEAL SURETRACE TECHNOLOGY: SureTrace Circuit Tracers feature a rotating display in the industry. Regardless of the position the tracer is in, the display will orient itself in 90 degree increments to an easy-to-read vertical position.

Knife-type blades

Cleanly strips wire up to 7/8 in. (22mm)

One-third less hand pressure for each strip

Cable Stripping Tool: designed to hold, twist, and strip electric wires, this T-stripper is a commonly used handheld tool. With tough steel construction and black oxide finish, this cable stripper delivers corrosion-resistant professional-grade performance

Precise Cutting: the electrician wire stripping tool has SHEAR CUT bolt cutter and plier nose for holding and twisting wires. The hardened steel sheer-type blades are spring-loaded to open automatically for making accurate cuts

Ergonomic Grip: the electrical cable stripper has textured thermoplastic handles to offer non-slip grip. Thumb rest and finger valley provide better control while ensuring easy stripping. The curved handles help reduce wrist fatigue

MULTI CABLE STRIPPER: Combination of Coax/UTP prep tools that strip various coaxial cables without any adjustments. No blade depth or tool setting adjustments. Robust blades last for over 3,000 strips and are ideal for both left and right-handed users.

EXCELLENT DESIGN: With two fixed blades in gray coax cartridge including a notched blade, this sturdy coaxial cable stripper provides industry-standard ¼” x ¼” cable prep, which leaves ¼” of conductor exposed and leaves ¼” of shielding exposed.

SUITABILITY: This cable stripper tool can be used to strip RG-59 and RG-6, in the regular, quad, and all plenum versions. The second blue cartridge can be used for stripping UTP/twisted pairs and stripping the jacket of CAT5e/6 cables.

Fish Tape Reel: primarily designed for light duty work that requires precision, this fishing tape offers flexibility and strength to navigate through multiple bends without getting obstructed

Construction: the pulling tape with fiberglass core has non-conductive/arcing capabilities which make it usable near live circuits. Its rectilinear profile with more column strength offers superior pushing/pulling power and occupies less coil memory

Strength: this wire puller tool has a fiberglass core that comes pre-wound in a protective case to provide omni-directional pushing through tough bends. The elliptical design induces greater pushing power and provides ease of maneuverability

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY: InSITE technology features a 360° clear window to enable the installer to verify the connection before the connector is compressed. It allows for a confident connection every time.

CONSTRUCTION: One piece connectors feature plastic and nickel-plated brass bodies that offer excellent corrosion resistance. The gold-plated fixed center pin accepts 23-18 AWG solid center conductors.

COAX COMPRESSION CONNECTOR: Designed for optimal performance on 75Ω coaxial cables. These cable specific BNC connectors utilize standard 1/4 x 1/4 in. cable preparation