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Bulgin Power Entry Modules

November 21, 2025
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With over 26,000 combinations Bulgin’s mains power entry modules offer a very adaptable and flexible solution to panel design. Power entry modules allow combinations of mains inlets and outlets, filtered inlets, switches, fuseholders, voltage selectors and indicators mounted in either horizontal or vertical format bezels ready for quick snap-fit assembly.

The compact design occupies the minimum of panel area and a single rectangular mounting hole, offering easy installation for this mains power entry module.

Our range offers a flange fixing alternative for designers who prefer the security of screw fixing. All types and variations are available through Bulgin’s extensive distribution network.

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Wieland gesis® MICRO Miniature Connector

November 13, 2025
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This connector system outside fixed installations enables equipment like luminaires in furniture and shelving to be connected securely and flexibly in an extremely easy and minimalistic manner.

The gesis® MICRO connector system impresses with its round shape and small diameter of just 8 mm. These ideal properties enable the cable assemblies to be laid and installed easily and unobtrusively.

The 2-pole and 3-pole connector system (GST08i2 / GST08i3) can be guided through drilled holes with a diameter of 8 mm with ease, without the need for special tools.

Given that gesis® MICRO is optimally matched to the entire gesis family, this enables a completely integrated system.

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Schurter 5180 Series Appliance Inlet Filter IP67

November 11, 2025
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Appliance inlet filter with high protection against dust and water

  • IP67 towards the housing
  • IP54 for the corded connection
  • Filter version with high attenuation
  • V-Lock cord retention

Protection against dirt particles and moisture is becoming increasingly important. With product type 5180 and the associated V-Lock power cord, Schurter is launching an IP54 device connection that meets even the most demanding requirements.

The newly developed Schurter 5180 is a appliance inlet with filter in accordance with IEC 60320 and IEC 60529. Thanks to several seals, the built-in device plug provides IP67 protection for the housing. In combination with the corresponding V-Lock power cord, a protection rating of IP54 is achieved when plugged in. This rating offers excellent protection against dust particles and is splash-proof.

Special Sealing Gaskets
The blue colour of the V-Lock cable socket alone indicates that something is different here. Both the device plug and the power cord have been equipped with special sealing elements to achieve a high IP protection rating. The new blue V-Lock cable ensures reliable pull-out protection and tightness.

Standard and High-Performance Versions
Standard and high-performance versions are available. The latter are equipped with nanocrystalline cores in the chokes.

Green Line
The new 5180 device connector filter is also available in a version made from plant-based plastic. This significantly reduces the component's CO2 emissions.

Application Areas
Wherever dirt, dust particles, or splashing water may occur, the new Schurter technology is the perfect choice. This can be the case in harsh working environments in industry. In the medical field, a higher IP protection class is required. This is because medical devices must be cleaned, disinfected, and even sterilized regularly if necessary. Similar requirements apply in the food industry. Medicine 2 MOPP for applications with direct patient contact and, for example, ambulance vehicles or in the home care sector.

Applications

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Eaton Mobility Group Market Overview

November 4, 2025
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Eaton brings together vast electrical and industrial experience to give you a robust portfolio of low-voltage products. These commercial vehicle solutions range from off-the-shelf catalog products to fully customized, next-generation systems that enable differentiation

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Your trusted partner for electrical power chain safety,

efficiency, reliability and control

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Bulgin IEC Power Distribution Units

October 23, 2025
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Bulgin IEC Power Distribution Units

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Bulgin's IEC Power Distribution Units (PDUs) have combinations of 4, 5 or 6 outlets together with neon indicator, fuse and switch options. The three sizes are available in various combinations and all have shuttered outlets except for the compact version. The larger enclosed versions are also available with EMI filtering.

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Wieland gesis® MINI Installation Connector

October 7, 2025
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GESIS MINI meets the highest standards for plug-in electrical installations to provide maximum efficiency, reliability, and flexibility.

This installation connector system combines minimum dimensions with maximum flexibility. The gesis® MINI is ideal as a space-saving electrical installation system as well as for connections inside equipment or as an equipment connector – both outside and inside fixed installations.

A True All-Rounder:

  • Suitable for use as installation material in fixed installations.
  • Suitable as an equipment connector in accordance with the requirements of the fixed installation.
  • Suitable as secure connection material inside electrical equipment
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Bulgin IEC Connectors

September 8, 2025
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A full range of quality mains rated inlets, outlets and connectors conforming to IEC and EN 60320 specifications carrying UL, CSA, VDE and other approvals.

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With electrical ratings up to 20A, 250V (UL) these connector ranges offer solutions to most mains powered equipment and cable applications.

The combinations of mounting styles and terminations include: flange fixing, snap to panel and PCB mounting versions together with 2.8/ solder tabs, 4.8 and 6.3 fast on tabs, screw terminal and PC spill versions.

Completing the range are insulating boots, retaining and safety covers.

In addition to the standard black moulding, most styles are also available in either white or grey and special colours to match OEM equipment can also be supplied. (Subject to product approval requirements)

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Wieland gesis® CLASSIC GST Connector System

August 27, 2025
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The connector system for quick, easy, and safe installation. It meets all the requirements of modern energy distribution.

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Industrially prefabricated and durable components impress with 70% time and 30% cost savings! The comprehensive gesis® CLASSIC product range enables easy, cost-effective, and future-proof electrical installation from distribution to consumption.

Project-specific distribution boxes for decentralized power supply and building automation, along with directly mountable modular KNX components, complement our installation system.

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Compliant Installation
gesis® components are secured according to IEC EN 61535 to prevent unintended detachment. Certified quality and safety according to international standards, with color-coded and mechanical coding to avoid misconnections.

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Schurter DD11 / DD21 Rotated Switch

August 8, 2025
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DD11 and DD21 – New with Rotated Switch

  • Designed for medical applications
  • 2-pole fuseholder
  • DD11: 2-pole switch
  • DD21: 1- or 2-pole switch
  • V-Lock cord retention

The Schurter DD11 and DD21 power entry modules, which are already used in a variety of applications, are now available in a version with a rotated switch. This meets the specific requirements of medical applications where the switch (rocker) must be rotated by 180°: the switch-on position is at the top and the switch-off position is at the bottom.

With their ultra-compact design, the power entry modules DD11 and DD21 are the ideal choice for low-profile designs. They are all-in-one solutions comprising an IEC C14 connector, a fuse holder and a switch. All the individual components are pre-wired. This significantly reduces assembly time. The compact design and three-in-one functionality allow less space to be used in the equipment. The power entry modules DD11 and DD21 are ideal for applications involving high transient loads.

New with 180° Rotated Switch
Schurter newly offers two different variants with switch-on and -off position rotated by 180°, thus meeting the requirements of many medical electronic applications.

V-Lock Cord Retention
All DD11 and DD21 modules, including these new variants with rotated switch, are equipped with the proven V-Lock cord retention system as standard.

Application Areas
The new variants are suitable for applications according to IEC/UL 62368-1 (Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment), IEC 60601-1 (Medical electrical equipment) and IEC 60335-1 (Electrical appliances for household and similar purposes). They also meet the requirements for appliances in unattended use. This includes the enhanced requirements of glow wire tests acc. to IEC 60695-2-11 or -12 & -13.

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Schurter DG11 Magnetic Release Power Entry Module

August 6, 2025
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DG11 – With Additional Magnetic Release

  • Thermo-magnetic circuit breaker for increased
    short-circuit protection
  • V-Lock cord retention
  • Water- and dustproof (IP67)

The Schurter DG11 power entry module, which has been optimized and proven over many years, is now available in a version with an additional magnetic release to protect against very high overcurrent (short circuit).

Circuit breakers are usually designed according to the thermal principle with a bimetal. If a defined temperature is exceeded due to the overcurrent, the circuit is interrupted. Once the bimetal has cooled down, the device is ready for use again. However, this process is very slow. For this reason, thermal circuit breakers are usually combined with a fuse.

New with Additional Magnetic Module
Schurter is upgrading its TA35 2-pole miniature circuit-breakers with an additional, optional magnetic module. From now on, no additional fuse is required for the thermal-magnetic versions. Depending on the application, the magnetic modules are available with both slow and fast characteristics.

V-Lock Cord Retention
The new versions of the DG11 connectors are equipped with the proven V-Lock cord retention protection as standard.

Splash- and Dustproof: IP67
The DG11 power entry module is fitted with special sealing elements (gaskets) to achieve the very high degree of protection IP67.

Application Areas
Wherever dirt, dust particles or water occurs, and the highest safety standards are required, these new Schurter power entry modules are the perfect choice. Typical areas of application are harsh industrial environments or demanding medical applications where cleaning and disinfection as well as maximum protection against overcurrent (short circuit) are required.

Applications

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