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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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July 3, 2026

Schurter Series: 4750 Strip Block for Snap-in Mounting

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4750 Strip Block for Snap-in Mounting with up to 7 IEC Appliance Outlets F

Shurter

The Schurter 4750 Series is a configurable, snap-in mounting strip block designed for high-density intelligent Power Distribution Units (PDUs) and data center equipment. It compactly houses 2 to 7 IEC Appliance Outlets (Type F) and eliminates the need for external LEDs by integrating optional light pipes for status indication.

Description:

  • Panel mount
  • Snap-in version front side (1.2 / 1.5 / 1.7 mm)
  • Configurable Strip block from 2 up to 7 outlets type F
  • Cord retention for cordsets with V-Lock, Twylock or P-Lock
  • Pre-assembled Light Pipe for status indication
  • Solder / PCB / QC (4.8 / 6.3 x 0.8) mm

Key Features:

  • Configurable Bus bar (L, N, PE)
  • Optionally with or without light pipes on L or N side
  • Color coding in black (grey and white upon request)
  • Solder / PCB / QC (4.8 / 6.3 x 0.8 mm)

Characteristics:

  • Compact solution for intelligent PDU applications
  • Suitable for use in equipment according to IEC/UL 62368-1

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July 2, 2026

Finder 77 Series: Modular Solid State Relays (SSR) 5-15-30A

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

Finder 77 Series

The 77 Series is made up of modular and “hocky puck” style solid state relays

Functions & Features (according to Type):

  • Input AC or DC
  • 230V AC or 400V 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

Features (“hockey 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 and cooling
  • Lighting control in corridors (for hotels, offices and hospitals)
  • Bottling plant
  • Labelling machines
  • Packaging machines

Enquiry Form: https://www.epreston.co.uk/contact/

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