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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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February 6, 2026

Schurter EKO: High-Performance HV Fuses

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Schurter EKO

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
Schurter EKO App

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

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February 4, 2026

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

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Schurter MSM

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.

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.

Schurter MSM 11 App

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