The 11 best resistance wire brands

  • 11 brands ranked
  • Ranked by brand visibility

Kanthal, Mitsubishi and Encore Electronics lead our ranking of 11 resistance wire brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.

Resistance Wire brands, ranked

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  1. 1

    Kanthal

    Kanthal FeCrAl alloys such as A1 are the standard choice for heating wire that runs hot in air.

    Top products: Kanthal A1· Kanthal A-1· NIKROTHAL 80

    Popularity 10.0/10

  2. 2

    Mitsubishi

    Mitsubishi has an industrial arm that builds servo motors and shafts for machinery. Its products span servo motors, shafts, car parts and diesel fuel system components.

    Popularity 6.2/10

  3. 3

    Encore Electronics

    Encore Electronics is a world-class manufacturing and engineering firm that draws on its mechanical design, electrical design, and software development strengths. Encore provides a comprehensive range of value-added services at reasonable prices, including electronics design and development, PCB assembly, mechanical design, product procurement, and manufacturing. They also offer contract engineering services that cover the entire product development process, from prototyping to mass production. Encore Electronics is the ideal design and manufacturing partner, with years of experience, a competent team, and great facilities. Automotive, Renewable Energy, Power Generation, Aerospace, Gas & Oil, and Defense are just a few of the applications covered by their professionals.

    Popularity 4.8/10

  4. 4

    Southwire

    Southwire builds wire and cable for electrical work, including electrical flexible conduit and cable wire. Its range extends to cable cutters and other electrical tools and components. Electricians and contractors use its products, and the brand offers installation guides and support for professional users.

    Popularity 4.8/10

  5. 5

    Sandvik

    Parent company of Kanthal, supplying iron-chromium-aluminium heating alloys through its materials division.

    Popularity 4.4/10

  6. 6

    Chromalox

    Heat trace cable and industrial heating elements for pipe freeze protection and process heating loads.

    Popularity 4.4/10

  7. 7

    Belden

    Belden makes cables, connectors and networking products that carry audio, video and data signals in buildings and studios. Its line includes XLR and MIDI audio cables, network cordsets and connectors for signal transmission. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Belden has produced wire and cable for more than a century.

    Popularity 2.8/10

  8. 8

    Hubbell

    Hubbell's electrical line for homes and businesses centres on wire cable, toggle switches, wall plates and wall outlets. The company also makes power distribution equipment, cable management systems and control enclosures for commercial, industrial and utility buyers. Its products are used across residential, commercial and utility settings.

    Popularity 2.8/10

  9. 9

    Alpha Wire

    Alpha Wire provides a comprehensive range of high-temperature sheeting, wire administration, and connectors for electrical networking operations. Alpha Wire develops delicate line and cabling, including conduit that promotes system reliability. Alpha's large inventory was prevalent till the turn of the...

    Popularity 2.8/10

  10. 10

    3M

    The five founders of 3M had a straightforward goal: mining corundum, a mineral used for making sandpapers and grinding wheels of premium quality. However, they assumed corundum was anorthosite, a common low-grade mineral. However, this did not deter the founders....

    Popularity 2.0/10

  11. 11

    Hitachi

    Power is an entity that every individual or group of individuals wants to conquer. With power in your hands, you can change the world for good. Hitachi Group took this as an opportunity to do the same. They had the...

    Popularity 2.0/10