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

News

May 8, 2025

Finder 43 Series PCB Relays

Finder Low-Profile P.C.B. Relays 10 - 16A

The 43 Series is a range of miniature PCB relays with the following features (according to Type):

Function & Features:

Low profile, 15.4mm height
Sensitive DC coils: 250mW or 400mW
Very high coil contact isolation 10mm, 6kV (1.2/50μs)
Flux proof: RTII standard, (RTIII option)
3.2 or 5mm pin pitch

Applications:

Medical and Dentistry
Alarm Systems
Air Conditioners
Burners, Boilers and Furnaces
Electric and Electronic Toys and Games
Door and Gate Openers
Electronic Circuit Boards
Vending Machines

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

Home Page: https://www.epreston.co.uk/epblog/

May 7, 2025

Crouzet High-Power DC Density Motors

Understanding High-Power Density motors is simple, it means high-power, high-efficiency and heavy-robustness within the lowest possible weight and in a compact size. They are mainly used in critical market applications such as medical equipment and aircrafts.

Thanks to Crouzet’s vast experience designing, manufacturing an qualifying DC motors, we can offer the following new technologies to develop a perfect-fit motion solution for your most specific and critical demands.

Features:

High slot fill
Distributed and concentric winding
Skewed stator and rotor
Rotor sleeving made of Carbon Fiber, Kevlar and Stainless Steel
Winding laced, varnished, encapsulated and partial discharges resistant

Benefits:

Specific certifications and international standards
State of the art materials and practices in your market applications
Top performance levels and robustness