Tools & Accessories
Beyond the system itself, every install runs on the tools and small accessories that make the job possible: crimpers, punch-down tools, test equipment, labels, cable management, and fasteners. These rarely show up on a spec sheet, but a contractor without the right crimper or tester on the truck loses more time than a missing camera would. Security Data Supply stocks the trade tools and accessories security and low-voltage contractors actually use, at 20+ locally owned franchises.
Why Contractors Buy Tools and Accessories Through SDS
This is the restock category: the stuff that wears out, runs low, or gets left on the last job site. SDS franchises carry trade-grade tools built for this specific work (crimpers sized for security cable connectors, testers built for low-voltage systems), not a general hardware store’s tool wall.
Shop by Component
Hand tools and termination. Crimpers, punch-down tools, and connectors from Klein Tools, Jonard Tools, and Simply45, plus fastening tools from Canadian Flexi Drills and Acme Staple Company.
Test and measurement. Cable testers and measurement equipment from Triplett Test Equipment and Jewell Instruments.
Labeling. Wire and device labeling from DYMO.
Tool storage. Tool bags and organized storage from Veto Pro Pac and Freeform R&D.
Cable management and fasteners. Raceway, cable management, and fastening hardware from Legrand Wiremold, D-Line, Dottie, and Mag Daddy.
Signal boosters. Cellular signal boosters for communicator reliability from Wilson Electronics.
Maintenance and misc. Contact cleaners and maintenance supplies from CAIG Laboratories, conduit from Petroflex, and general accessories from Beacon, Dolphin, e-line, Mongotel, and PAP.
See the full tools and accessories brand list on our Suppliers page →
Tools and Accessories Guides for Contractors
Practical guides from Security Data Supply on keeping crews stocked and jobs moving.
Common Questions
It depends on the connector type (RJ45, BNC, or proprietary access control connectors), so most contractors carry a small set rather than one universal crimper.
No, only on sites where the communicator or panel is reporting weak signal, common in basements, metal buildings, or rural areas with limited carrier coverage.
At minimum, a cable tester for verifying continuity and wiremap on structured cable runs, and a multimeter for troubleshooting power and voltage issues on panels and devices.
Get Tools and Accessories Products at Your Local Franchise
Find your nearest SDS franchise for same-day will-call pickup, or contact your local franchise to check what's in stock before your next install.