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Guide to Custom Solutions

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Our goal is to be your single source for test and measurement products and services. At E-Z-Hook we like to think that CUSTOM IS STANDARD. Our goal is to provide clients product manufactured how they need it. Based on this philosophy, E-Z-Hook provides customers the ability to tailor and customize existing products to meet their unique […]


Guide to Alligator Clips

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Previous Next Alligator (Crocodile) Clips Alligator clips, also referred to as crocodile clips in Europe, are spring metal electrical clips with long, serrated jaws. The primary use of alligator clips is to establish temporary electrical connections when clipped onto terminals and components.  They get their name from the resemblance of their jaws to alligator or […]


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Guide to Test Hooks

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Previous Next Test hooks are designed to fit over electrical components in a variety of applications to test electrical current, temperature, voltage, and more. In addition, some hooks are specifically designed with a piercing needle to bypass wire insulation and directly connect to a wire’s conductor. In this blog, a general overview of test hook […]


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Guide to Automotive Diagnostic Testing Components

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The automotive industry is a frequent user of electrical test accessories for automotive diagnostic testing. There are some features technicians and mechanics look for with their  equipment accessories when performing diagnostics. Whether users are checking electrical continuity within circuit breakers, determining various measurements, or analyzing and monitoring signals, using E-Z-Hook components and test leads you […]


Guide to Insulation-Piercing Connectors and Test Leads

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Overview What is an insulation-piercing connector or test lead An insulation-piercing connector (also referred to as an insulation-piercing clip, insulation displacement connector, piercing probe, or wire tap) is often constructed as a standalone connector or adapter. These connectors can also be soldered or crimped to a wire or cable to create  test leads and cable assemblies. […]


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Guide to Banana Plugs

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Guide to Banana Connectors – Plugs & Sockets Banana plugs are spring-loaded, single-wire (conductor) electrical test connectors used for joining wire to electrical equipment or electrical circuit boards. Banana connectors come in two forms, a banana plug or a banana socket. The banana plugs directly into a banana socket (often referred to as a banana […]


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Renovating for Success

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  — From our Manufacturing Plant to Your Office Since 1956 —   Our team, located in Arcadia, California, is thrilled to announce that our plant renovation has finally been completed. We look forward to continuously evolving our company to work efficiently to sustain and improve our services to our loyal customers. We promise to […]


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ISO 9001:2015 – Constant Improvement

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It’s been over two years since we received our ISO 9001:2015 certification. Since receiving our initial ISO certification in 2016 E-Z-Hook has been through multiple successful accreditation and customer audits.  We are proud of our ongoing improvements that are constantly being implemented across departments. Constant Improvement | Expect Excellence We consistently review internal and external feedback […]


Manufacturing Insulation Piercing Needle Clusters

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Our needle clusters are not only manufactured for use in E-Z-Hook products, but sold as raw material components to many of our clients for their specific applications and product designs. We even sell them to “competitors” for use in their products! While we are known manufacturing finished goods or products, many of our raw material […]


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High Temperature Test Hook Connectors

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Previous Next High Temperature Test Hooks Both the X100W mini-hook and XM micro-hook style connectors are available in high temperature test hook models. When environments or sterilization processes require products to withstand high temperatures, E-Z-Hook has existing options in our “standard” product offering. The X100WX and XMX test hook versions are molded with mineral-reinforced nylon. […]


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