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Switches

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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November 19, 2024

Bulgin Circular Automation Connectors

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The M-Series Buccaneer range has been designed to offer flexible connectivity solutions for a variety of industrial automation applications. With metal and plastic variants, these rugged and robust interconnects are ideal for industries requiring secure and reliable connections.

Bulgin Automation

The Bulgin M-Series and Push-Pull Connectors range are the ideal connectivity solution for industrial automation technologies that require fast, secure and reliable connections with a high degree of environmental protection. The M-series circular connectors offer the industry standard M5, M8, M12 (including X-Code), M16 & M23 threads in addition to panel mount receptacles, overmolded cable variants and power/signal distribution units.

Suitable for industry applications including factory automation, robotics, manufacturing, process control, medical, food & beverage processing, and industrial network. The Bulgin Push-Pull Connectors includes X-series and Y-series are suitable for high-reliability and high-quality applications in medical, instrumentation, military, and communications, where a fast method to connect / disconnect is required. They are manufactured to prevent accidental disconnects with a simple but fast strong-locking mechanism.

Overview:

  • Available types: M5, M8, M12, M16 & M23
  • Reliable sensor, actuator and data connectivity solutions
  • Straight and right angled configurations
  • Quick and secure screw coupling mechanism
  • Backwards compatible versions
  • Available as field attachable connectors, receptacles or with overmolded cables
  • Plastic and Metal Variants
  • Ratings from 1A, 30V ac/dc up to 8A, 250V ac/dc
  • Overmolded cables PVC & PUR
  • IP67 Rating
  • Cable lengths from 1m - 15m
  • A, B and D Coding Options
  • Power Distribution Units Available

Applications:

  • Factory Automation
  • Robotics
  • Measurement & Instrumentation
  • Manufacturing & Machine Tools
  • Process Control Systems
  • Medical
  • Food & Beverage Processing
  • Industrial Network

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November 18, 2024

Finder 77 Series Modular & 'Hockey Puck' Style Solid State Relays

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Modular Solid State Relays (SSR) 5 - 15 - 30A

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Function and Features:
The 77 Series is made up of modular and “hocky puck” style solid state relays with the following features (according to Type):

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Modular

  • Input AC or DC
  • 230 V AC or 400 V AC output
  • Rated voltage range (19…305) V AC or (48…480) V AC
  • Zero-crossing and random switch-on versions
  • Suitable for lamp loads
  • 17.5 and 22.5 mm housing

Hocky Puck

  • Input AC or DC
  • 230 V AC or 400 V AC output
  • Switching voltage range (19…305) V AC or (48…480) V AC
  • Suggested applications: heater control
  • Mounting to heatsink with screws
  • Zero-crossing version

Applications:

  • Drying Kilns
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Lighting Controls in Corridors (for hotels, offices & hospitals)
  • Bottling Plant
  • Labelling Machines
  • Packaging Machines

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