Switchgear and Control Gear

We stock and distribute control gear from well-established brand names such as ABB, Eaton, Chint, Crouzet, Finder and Honeywell

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What is Switchgear and Control Gear?

Switchgear is a collective term for electrical disconnect switches, circuit breakers and fuses that ensure that electrical equipment is controlled, isolated and protected. Generally speaking, low, medium and high voltage switchgear is employed in power distribution applications. Control gear that is low or medium voltage is generally used in industrial applications where electrical equipment – particularly electric motors - needs to be protected from earth faults, surges and short circuits. It also provides simple control functions such as stop/start and building up motor speed.

What Do We Supply?

We supply an extensive range of switch and control gear, including:

Contactors

DIN rail terminals

Overload relays

MCBs

MCCBs

Programmable controllers

Switch fuses

Load break switches

Safety switches

Limit switches

Foot and palm switches

Enclosed switches

Pushbuttons

Emergency stops

Drives

Our low voltage range of industrial electric and electronic controls and systems are used in a wide range of sectors from oil and gas, transportation, data centre, marine and industrial.

Why Choose E. Preston?

As wholesalers, we stock and distribute control gear from well-established brand names such as ABB, Eaton, Chint, Crouzet, Finder and Honeywell.

We have access to thousands of motor control and switchgear products for a wide range of applications, suitable for any environment and use.

Our first-class choice and range means that you don’t have to look anywhere else for your needs. In addition, we have next day delivery on your products too.

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Featured Products

Switches

Relays

Electrical Timers

Fuse Holders

Electrical Connectors

Electrical Indicators

Battery Holders

Power Inlet Modules

IEC Connectors

Circuit Protection

Power Supplies

EMC Filters

Terminals and Terminal Blocks

News

May 9, 2024

E-T-A Thermal Overcurrent Circuit Breakers

Thermal Overcurrent Circuit Breakers

Typical Applications

Thermal circuit breakers (circuit protectors, resettable fuses, circuit breakers for equipment protection) are ideally suited to overload protection of motors, transformers, magnetic valves, on-board electrical systems and low voltage lines.

Technology

The trip time of thermal circuit breakers depends on the height and of the duration of the overload current and the ambient temperature. With higher current ratings, the bimetal or hot wire is heated up until the defined trip time is reached and the device ensures genuine physical isolation of the contacts.

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May 7, 2024

Wieland REVOS IT Industrial Connector for Data Cables

With revos IT, cable assemblies can be fed into a closed housing sealed and with strain relief.

D-Sub connectors are available in a range from 9-pole to 100-pole connectors. revos IT thus protects data transmission between control units, measurement cables, and encoder cables.

The revos IT data cable entry gland allows pre-assembled cables to be fed through control cabinet walls without any problem. The cables are strain-relieved and sealed through the entry gland, creating a secure connection. A total of up to 4 cables can be fed through. Unused feedthroughs are closed with rubber seals.

In addition, revos IT also brings numerous benefits for you as the user as there is no need to assemble connectors on-site and the manufacturer warranty for the pre-assembled cables remains intact. revos IT is also easy to handle, requiring no special tools.