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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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November 10, 2025

Schurter ALO Series – High Performance EV-Fuse

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Schurter alo series

ALO – High Performance Fuse for EV Applications

  • Rated voltage up to 1000 VDC
  • Breaking capacity up to 50 kA
  • Three different mounting options
  • Highest security thanks to proprietary housing technology

The new Schurter ALO series has been specially developed for high-voltage electric vehicle applications and covers voltages up to 1000 VDC and currents up to 900 amps. With a high breaking capacity of up to 50 kA and the option of axial or bottom bolt-on mounting – available in either ceramic or resin housings – it offers maximum design flexibility.

The product line is available in a variety of voltage ratings from 250 to 1000 VDC and covers current ranges from 100 to 900 A. It is designed for an operating temperature range of -40 to +125 °C. The housing materials are ceramic or resin, and the end caps are made of a tin-coated copper alloy.

Wide Range
A key advantage of the series is its wide range of products, which covers different designs, voltages, currents, and mounting methods, significantly reducing design effort for customers. Its robust construction ensures reliability in harsh environments and minimizes the risk of housing cracks, terminal detachment, or resistance fluctuations. Safety is enhanced by proprietary filling and curing technology that prevents explosions, reduces fire hazards, and protects adjacent components from splinters.

Application Areas
Typical applications for the ALO series include PDUs, battery disconnect units, manual service disconnectors, all-in-one controllers, 2-in-1 electric drives, and battery management systems. The ALO series complies with the JASO D622, ISO 8820-8, GB/T 31465.6, and UL 248-20 standards, with the ALO11, ALO12, and ALO14 models already UL-certified.

This makes it a reliable choice for high-voltage protection in modern electric vehicle systems:
powerful, safe, and customizable.

Applications

Schurter alo applications

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November 7, 2025

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

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SSR Timers with rating of 6 Amps at 60 VDC in a 11 mm wide housing

Crydom dr timer

SeriesOne DR Solid State Relay Timers incorporate proprietary thermal management technology to achieve exceptional output ratings of 6 Amps at 60 VDC in an 11 mm wide housing.

This compact SSR is 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.

Features:

  • Power FET output provides added reliability in commercial and heavy industrial applications
  • Universal Control Voltage of 12-24 VAC/DC
  • IP20 housing for greater safety
  • LED indicator for easy identification of control status
  • UL listed & cUL recognized
  • UL 508 overload endurance rated

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