Power Inlet Modules

We stock power inlet modules from industry-known brands such as Arcolectric, Bulgin, Schaffner and Schurter

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What is a Power Inlet Module?

A power inlet module is a device that combines multiple functions into a single unit to control power entry. They can provide circuit protection in two main paths: fuses or circuit breakers. Both lower the chances of harming the equipment or causing the end user physical injury. The inlet is the conduit for providing power with a detachable cord set. The most common means of connecting cable to equipment is via the IEC 60320 (C14, C13, etc.). The inlet contains blades for receiving a cord.

What Do We Supply?

We supply a broad range of power inlet modules, including:

Power inlet modules

IEC power inlet modules

IEC power inlets

Why Choose E. Preston?

We have been operating for over 42 years as a distributor and wholesaler of electric and electronic components since our inception in 1980. We have grown considerably since those early days, a growth that we believe is attributable to our high standards of customer service which have always been part of the experience of dealing with E Preston.

We have a slightly old-fashioned approach to customer service which entails doing simple things such as ringing a customer back when you said you were going to ring them back, and following through on any promises.

Our service also entails providing you, the customer, with providing expert advice and assistance on the products we sell and their uses and applications.

We stock and distribute power inlet modules from industry-known brand names such as Arcolectric, Bulgin, Schaffner and Schurter. Our range of modules is second to none. Where required, we will do our upmost to ensure that you receive your order for next day delivery.

Our premises are in Dukinfield, Cheshire but we send orders to the whole of the UK and beyond.

Do you need more flexible payment terms? Talk to us, and we can potentially provide that too.

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February 6, 2026

Schurter EKO: High-Performance HV Fuses

EKO: High-Performance HV Fuses for Industrial and Energy Applications

Rated voltage: 1000 VDC (1250 VAC available for
selected series)
Rated currents: 50 – 1100 A
Breaking capacity: 50 kA DC (100 kA AC for
selected series)
Characteristic HV Fuse Mounting Flush End,
DIN-Rail, US Style Bolted Tag, Bolt-on

The EKO series is engineered for demanding high-voltage environments, offering protection up to 1000 VDC (and 1250 VAC for selected models) and current ratings from 50 to 1100 A. With a breaking capacity of up to 50 kA DC, these square-body fuses deliver safety and reliability.

Designed for robust performance, the EKO series withstands mechanical vibration, shock, chemical exposure, and extreme temperatures from -40 °C to +125 °C. Its ceramic housing and tin-plated copper alloy terminals ensure durability and stable electrical characteristics even under harsh conditions.

Choose from Flush End, DIN-Rail, US Style Bolted Tag or Bolt-on to simplify integration into diverse systems. Optional indicators and microswitches enable easy status monitoring.

The EKO series meets IEC, UL, and GB/T standards and complies with CE, RoHS, and REACH directives, ensuring global acceptance and peace of mind.

Schurter EKO fuses combine high performance with proven safety—your trusted choice for modern high-voltage protection.

Variations

EKO11: 160–400 A / 1000 VDC / 1250 VAC / Flush End / DIN-Rail
EKO12: 125–630 A / 1000 VDC / Flush End / US Style Bolted Tag
EKO13: 250–800 A / 1000 VDC / 1250 VAC / Flush End / DIN-Rail
EKO14: 315–1100 A / 1000 VDC / 1250 VAC / Flush End / DIN-Rail
EKO81: 50–400 A / 500 VDC / Bolt-on
Optional indicator and microswitch for EKO11–EKO14

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February 4, 2026

Schurter MSM II-Switch with Common Anode Control of RGB LED

MSM II-Switch with common anode control of the RGB LED

Optimised for industrial control architectures
Usual SCHURTER Metal Line quality
Protection class IP67

The well-established MSM II mechanical switch family is growing. With the MSM II (Common Anode), Schurter is introducing a variant that uses a common anode to control the RGB LED illumination. This combines the familiar robust mechanics with visualization technology for clear feedback, easy integration, and maximum reliability in control and operating solutions.

RGB LEDs can be controlled either via a common anode (+) or a common cathode (–). While with common cathode all negative poles are connected together and the colors are controlled individually via the positive pole, the common anode variant does the opposite: all positive poles are connected, and the color channels are switched separately to ground.

The MSM II (common anode) offers maximum compatibility with modern driver ICs, PLC outputs, and microcontrollers, which are predominantly designed for common anode control. This facilitates integration thanks to a simple signal structure and reduced wiring requirements.

The combination of tactile precision, IP67 protection, robust design, and flexible RGB signaling makes the MSM II switch ideal for a wide range of applications, particularly in industrial control units such as control panels, production facilities, building automation, and access solutions.