Switchgear and Control Gear

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

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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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Featured Products

Switches

Relays

Electrical Timers

Fuse Holders

Electrical Connectors

Electrical Indicators

Battery Holders

Power Inlet Modules

IEC Connectors

Circuit Protection

Power Supplies

EMC Filters

Terminals and Terminal Blocks

Motors

Solenoids

News

September 18, 2026

Schurter Series DMSD: Low Profile SMD DIP Switch

DMSD – Compact Configuration. Proven Reliability.

DMSD: Low Profile SMD DIP Switch

2.54 mm Standard Pitch Design
Low {rofile
SMD Type Terminal
High Number of Cycles

The DMSD is a low-profile DIP switch featuring the industry-standard 2.54 mm pitch and
gullwing SMD terminals for reflow soldering. It is designed for address selection, communication
protocol configuration and functional parameter settings in industrial and electronic applications.

The product is available with 1 to 10 and 12 positions and uses SPST contacts. With a height of
3.6 mm, it supports space-efficient PCB layouts. Mechanical life is specified at 2,000 switching
cycles with an operating force of ≤ 8 N. The operating temperature range extends from -40 °C to
+85 °C. Initial contact resistance is ≤ 100 mΩ and remains ≤ 200 mΩ after the specified
reliability tests.

Typical applications include industrial automation, building controls, servers, medical devices,
robotics and consumer appliances. Common use cases are address configuration, RS485 and
Modbus settings, BIOS/CMOS configuration and functional parameter selection. The
standardized form factor and footprint enable straightforward integration into existing hardware
designs.

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

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September 18, 2026

Finder 7M Series Smart Energy Meters

Smart Energy Meters

The Finder 7M Series is a line of smart,
bi-directional energy meters featuring
NFC programmability and MID certification
for residential, commercial, and industrial
monitoring. The 7M Series of energy meters
are characterized by an innovative design,
a backlit LCD display and NFC programmability
through the dedicated Finder Toolbox NFC app.

The range Includes:

Five bi-directional single-phase energy meters with LCD display -Types 7M.24.0001/0010/0210/0310. Ideal for monitoring domestic and industrial energy consumption including offices, photovoltaic systems, campsites and similar.

Three bi-directional multi-functional energy meters with backlit matrix display – Types 7M.38.0112/0212/0312. MID certified at 80 A, 70 °C for three-phase (3 or 4-wire) and single-phase systems.

Other common features such as tamperproof terminal shields, touch-sensitive navigation and programming key and MID certification means all the range is safe, reliable and highly accurate.

Applications:

Panels for Electrical Distribution
Control Panels
Electrical Energy Control
Industrial Robots
Road / Tunnel Lighting
Elevators and Lifts