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What is a Switch?

A switch is an electrical component that will either connect or disconnect the conducting path in an electrical circuit. The electrical current is either interrupted or diverted from one conductor to another.

What Do We Supply?

We supply an extensive range of switches for a variety of markets and applications.
These include:
Push Button switches
Piezo switches
Vandal Resistant switches
Toggle switches
Slide switches
Micro switches
Rocker switches
Safety switches
Limit switches
Rotary switches

Why Choose E. Preston?

Our switch range has been created to meet the design requirements of a wide variety of applications for our customers, ranging from medical and industrial to marine and commercial electronics. The range and the choice we have available may mean that E. Preston will be your only choice for switches.

Each switch is available in an array of options including: front and rear panel mounted versions; different profile types including prominent, domed and low profile; a variety of materials such as rugged stainless steel anti- vandal options. Multiple switching options are also available along with IP66, IP67 & IP68 sealed variants in addition to momentary and latching actuation. Illumination versions are available in dot and ring LED indication and a selection of illuminating colours, including bi-colour and tri-colour. Newer versions also feature LED illumination driven by 6V, 12V and 18V.

As an official distributor for Bulgin & Arcolectric, CML, Cherry, ABB, Eaton, Honeywell, Tranilamp and Schurter, we have access to many different types of switches suitable for numerous applications. Our range and choice are second to none, so you won’t have to go anywhere else for your requirements. Add in the convenience of next day delivery, alongside a team that can provide expert technical assistance and support over the phone if required, and you will have the peace of mind that you are being well looked after.
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December 18, 2025

Wieland gesis® NV Signal Connector

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The connector system for quick, easy, and safe bus cabling and signal applications. It meets all the requirements of modern building installation.

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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.
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December 16, 2025

Schurter APO: Pyrofuse

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APO: Active Safety for High Voltage Systems

  • Quick Response
  • Triggered actively
  • Low temperature rise
  • Reliable Operation

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.

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