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E. Preston Electrical
Electrical Connectors
What is a Connector?
A connector is an electromechanical device used to join two electrical parts together, generally this would be connecting a cable to a system or cable to another cable within an electrical circuit. There are many different types of connectors that can accomplish this. They can be used to connect power, data and fibre and can come in different shapes, sizes and materials. They can also be waterproof, dustproof and heat proof to various industry ratings. Our sales team is ready to help you with any queries.
What Do We Supply?
We offer a broad range of electrical connectors, including:
Appliance couplers
Hazardous area connectors
'Buccaneer' sealed connectors
General purpose connectors and accessories
Why Choose E. Preston?
As a distributor, we stock and supply electrical connectors from excellent manufacturers like Bulgin, Hylec, Schurter and TE. The quality and reliability of their products is second to none and we are delighted to be a distributor for them. We distribute throughout the UK from our premises in Dukinfield, Cheshire, and aim send as many orders out for next day delivery as possible.
As a company we are driven by what might be seen as ‘old fashioned’ values of making sure we return phone calls when asked, and treating customers with respect. Ultimately, great customer service is important to us and one of the reasons why we have thrived as a company.
We are not old fashioned in our processes and operations, however. Our processes are all computerised ensuring that our operations run smoothly.
We offer flexible payment terms for our customers too.
Our excellent customer service is also reflected in our provision of expert technical assistance and advice that our highly experienced staff can provide over the phone, which our customers use and find invaluable.
The connector system for quick, easy, and safe bus cabling and signal applications. It meets all the requirements of modern building installation.
Low-Voltage Technology These connectors are used to distribute signals in buildings, in parallel to the distribution of power. Mechanical coding and clear assignment with different colors facilitate assembly. Complex installations can be realized with just four basic components – from the sub-distribution unit to any point of use. The connectors come as male and female connectors complete with strain relief and can be used to connect any current type of cable.
The BST14 are designed according to the KNX manual.
The 5G2.5/4+2X1.5 flat cable with shielded bus, as per the KNX manual, is available for the combined distribution of energy and signals.
Best Choice Value Program This product is part of our exclusive Best Choice program and has been carefully selected to provide you with maximum efficiency, reliability, and flexibility.
Proven quality: Meets the highest standards and is ideal for plug-in electrical installations.
Quick availability: As a Best Choice product, it benefits from prioritized stock and is always ready for short-term delivery.
Perfect for your application: Ideal for common applications and seamlessly compatible with our system solutions.
Electrification is advancing across all industries – from electric vehicles and charging infrastructure to energy storage, aerospace, and fuel cells. As a result, the demand for reliable protection mechanisms in high-voltage systems is increasing. With the new Pyrofuse-APO Series, Schurter launches a fuse technology that sets a new benchmark for safety.
Unlike conventional fuses, the APO Fuse operates actively. In the event of a short circuit or accident, the control unit sends a trigger signal to an integrated micro gas generator. Within milliseconds, the generator produces high pressure that drives a piston to mechanically sever the solid copper busbar. The resulting arc is safely suppressed in a dedicated extinguishing chamber. The outcome is a complete galvanic isolation in less than two milliseconds – with measured values as fast as 0.9 ms.
The APO Series is rated for operating voltages up to 1000 volts and continuous currents up to 400 amperes. With an ultra-low internal resistance in the range of only a few dozen micro-ohms, power losses and temperature rise remain minimal. Its high breaking capacity ensures safe interruption even under extreme short-circuit conditions, while the fully encapsulated design prevents the release of gases or particles.
This unique combination of speed, robustness, and efficiency guarantees maximum system safety. At the same time, the compact design allows for seamless integration into existing architectures and relieves downstream components such as contactors.
With the Pyrofuse-APO Series, Schurter strengthens its position as a technology partner for emobility and the energy transition. Whether in electric vehicles, aerospace applications, or stationary storage systems, the APO Fuse ensures that high-voltage systems remain reliably protected – even under the most demanding conditions.
