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

April 9, 2026

Eaton Moeller Series - SPPVT2/T12 xPole Surge Protection

The plug-in surge arresters SPPVT2 and SPPVT12 are developed especially for photovoltaic applications. They protect the installations against transient overvoltages that can be induced by direct or indirect lightning strikes.

SPPVT12: Homes with rooftop solar PV installations represent an additional vulnerability that requires surge protection. Usually this requires Type 1/2 combinations, for DC protection - based on whether the building has also a requirement for an external lightning protection system. SPPVT12 is developed especially for photovoltaic applications and protects the installations against transient overvoltages induced by direct lightning strikes.

SPPVT2: Type 2 PV surge protection is required, when there is no risk for direct lightning strikes but indirect surges can occur. SPPVT2 protects the inverter and installations against transient overvoltage due to switching and indirect lightning strikes.

These surge arresters are suitable for a wide range of surge protection in a large number of systems.

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April 7, 2026

E-T-A Timer Relays

Timer relays are especially suitable for the use in passenger cars, trucks, buses as well as construction machinery and emergency vehicles. They control pumps, valves or motors, which are meant to overtravel or stay open for a defined period of time. They equally control the co-ordinated, sequential switch-on of loads to avoid load peaks (e.g. with fans).

E-T-A timer relays are available for DC 12 V and DC 24 V applications and are suitable for standard automotive relay sockets to ISO 7588.

Key Features:

Functions: Provide ON delay, OFF delay, and interval timing, allowing for flexible, programmable operation.
Technical Design: Features include solid-state reliability
Installation: Designed to fit standard automotive relay sockets to ISO 7588, facilitating easy replacement.

Key Benefits:

Load Management: Enables sequential switching to avoid power peaks and protects batteries.
Durability: Engineered for harsh conditions with robust construction.
Customization: Offers flexible, programmable parameters for specific vehicle needs.

Applications:

Buses
Trucks
Construction Machinery
Specialized Vehicles
Protecting Circuits and Controlling Devices that need to run for a specific duration