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Switchgear and Control Gear

What is Switchgear and Control Gear?

Switchgear is a collective term for electrical disconnect switches, circuit breakers and fuses that ensure that electrical equipment is controlled, isolated and protected. Generally speaking, low, medium and high voltage switchgear is employed in power distribution applications. Control gear that is low or medium voltage is generally used in industrial applications where electrical equipment – particularly electric motors - needs to be protected from earth faults, surges and short circuits. It also provides simple control functions such as stop/start and building up motor speed.

What Do We Supply?

We supply an extensive range of switch and control gear, including:
Contactors
DIN rail terminals
Overload relays
MCBs
MCCBs
Programmable controllers
Switch fuses
Load break switches
Safety switches
Limit switches
Foot and palm switches
Enclosed switches
Pushbuttons
Emergency stops
Drives
Our low voltage range of industrial electric and electronic controls and systems are used in a wide range of sectors from oil and gas, transportation, data centre, marine and industrial.

Why Choose E. Preston?

As wholesalers, we stock and distribute control gear from well-established brand names such as ABB, Eaton, Chint, Crouzet, Finder and Honeywell.

We have access to thousands of motor control and switchgear products for a wide range of applications, suitable for any environment and use.

Our first-class choice and range means that you don’t have to look anywhere else for your needs. In addition, we have next day delivery on your products too.

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September 15, 2025

Honeywell NGC Series MICRO SWITCH Compact Limit Switches

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Honeywell MICRO SWITCH Compact Limit Switches, NGC Series, are a configurable platform of medium duty switches that allow the customer to choose SPDT (single pole, double throw) or DPDT (double pole, double throw) circuitry while maintaining the same housing and mounting footprint throughout the NGC Series.

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MICRO SWITCH NGC Series can be configured more than 380,000 ways, carries global approvals, and are sealed to IP67 for potential use in indoor and outdoor
applications.

With two times the vibration (10 g) and shock (50 g) ratings of comparable competitive devices, the NGC Series can be implemented in the harshest of environmental conditions, providing enhanced reliability and repeatability.

Broader current capacity (10 A) than comparable devices allows for potential use in a wider set of applications, making platform standardization an easier task.

Features:
• SPDT or DPDT configurable circuitry
• Snap-action, positive-break contacts
• Silver alloy and gold-plated contact options
• UL, CE, UKCA, cUL, and CCC approvals
• Conforms to IEC 60947-5-1, IEC 61373, EN 45545-2
• NEMA 1, 4, 12, 13; IP67 sealing
• Metal and plastic housing options
• Low and high temperature variants
• Cable and connector terminations
• Variety of heads and actuator levers

Applications:
• Boom position detection
• Elevators and escalators
• Machine tools
• Mobile light towers
• Packaging equipment
• Rail doors
• Scissor lifts

Value To Customers

  • Cost-Effective:
    Provides a single source for a compact SPDT and DPDT limit switch, which can help minimize the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s sourcing expenses by
    simplifying their supply chain
  • Versatile:
    Durable packaging allows for use in many harsh indoor or outdoor applications, providing performance confidence
  • Configurable:
    Allows design engineers to standardize on a single footprint while meeting a variety of electrical requirements
  • Application Support:
    Customers with a global footprint can count on Honeywell for regional support for new applications and troubleshooting

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September 12, 2025

Sensata / Crydom SeriesOne DR (DIN Rail Mount DC Output) Solid State Relays

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Compact SSRs with ratings from 3 to 24 Amps at 1 to 100 VDC in 11mm and 18mm wide housings

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Sensata | Crydom SeriesOne DR family of DIN Rail mount Solid State Relays incorporate proprietary thermal management technology to achieve exceptional output ratings of 10 and 24 Amps in compact 11mm and 18mm wide housings.

These compact SSRs are ideal for use in heating, lighting or motion control applications where space may be limited, providing greater power density than other DIN Rail solid state relays.

SeriesOne DR SSRs are available in ratings of 3 to 24 Amps at 1-100 VDC.

Features:

  • LED input status indicator
  • DC control input
  • Mosfet output
  • UL and C-UL listed, HP rated, CE and RoHS compliant
  • UL Class I and II, Division 2 approved, for use in hazardous locations
  • ATEX certified versions available

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