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

Motors

Solenoids

News

September 12, 2025

Sensata / Crydom SeriesOne DR (DIN Rail Mount DC Output) Solid State Relays

Compact SSRs with ratings from 3 to 24 Amps at 1 to 100 VDC in 11mm and 18mm wide housings

Sensata | Crydom SeriesOne DR family of DIN Rail mount Solid State Relays incorporate proprietary thermal management technology to achieve exceptional output ratings of 10 and 24 Amps in compact 11mm and 18mm wide housings.

These compact SSRs are ideal for use in heating, lighting or motion control applications where space may be limited, providing greater power density than other DIN Rail solid state relays.

SeriesOne DR SSRs are available in ratings of 3 to 24 Amps at 1-100 VDC.

Features:

LED input status indicator
DC control input
Mosfet output
UL and C-UL listed, HP rated, CE and RoHS compliant
UL Class I and II, Division 2 approved, for use in hazardous locations
ATEX certified versions available

Enquiry Form: https://www.epreston.co.uk/contact/

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September 9, 2025

Finder Type 68.22 - High Power Relay 100 Amp

The Type 68.22-4300 100 A PCB mount power relay is ideal for a variety of high power applications such as generators, UPS, pumps, photovoltaic inverters and EV chargers.

Functions & Features

Contact gap ≥ 3.6 mm (according to VDE 0126-1-1,
EN 62109-1, EN 62109-2)
DC coils, with 700 mW holding power
Reinforced insulation between coil and contacts
Suitable for use at ambient temperatures up to 85 °C
Conforms to EN 60335-1 resistance to heat and fire
(GWIT 775 °C e GWFI 850 °C)
Cadmium free-contacts

Applications

Power generators
Back-up generators
Pump controls
Disabled lifts
Inverters