Terminals and Terminal Blocks

We have stock of numerous terminals and terminal blocks, manufactured by Hylec, Entrelec/TE and Wieland

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What are Terminals and Terminal blocks?

SNK Terminals are a type of industrial control terminal that is used in industrial automation, process control, and other applications. These terminals are designed to provide a secure and reliable connection between the user and the machine. They are typically used to control machinery, monitor production processes, and manage data. SNK Terminals are available in a wide range of sizes and configurations, allowing them to be used for many different types of applications.

Modular terminals are components that can be used to connect two or more devices together in a network. They are typically used to connect computers, servers, routers, switches, and other network devices. Modular terminals are often referred to as RJ-45 connectors because they use an 8-pin RJ-45 connector.

A terminal block is a type of electrical connector used to connect two or more wires together. It typically consists of a metal or plastic housing containing multiple terminals, which are the points at which the wires are connected. Terminal blocks are commonly used in industrial and commercial applications to provide a secure connection between electrical circuits.

What Do We Supply?

We supply a great range of terminals and terminal blocks, including:

SNK Terminals

Modular Terminals

Pillar Terminal blocks

Fused Terminal blocks

Why Choose E. Preston?

Since our inception in 1980, our business focus has been on providing two things: a reputation for outstanding customer service, and an unbeatable range and stock of electrical and electronic components.

We feel we have achieved that at E Preston, and that probably explains our company growth over the years. We do not want to become complacent though, and we always work hard to exceed customers expectations when they deal with us, if we can.

Our service is unashamedly a little old fashioned, ensuring we follow up on promises to customers, and phoning back when we said we were going to. We also do our best to ensure the customer receives their order next day. You can also talk to us about flexible payment terms, if needed.

We have stock of numerous terminals and terminal blocks, manufactured by Hylec, Entrelec/TE and Wieland.

Please contact us if you need technical assistance about them or any of our products – our team of expert operatives will be happy to help.

Call us now on:

+44 (0) 161 339 5177

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whether you want to place an order for terminals or terminal blocks or to get assistance. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Finder 7E Series Energy Meters

Energy Meters

The Finder 7E Series is a lineup of single-phase and three-phase energy meters with mechanical or LCD backlit dispslays built for accurate, certified electrical power measurement in residential, commercial, and industrial panels.

Features (according to Type):

1 or 3 phase
Single or Dual tariff
Pulse output for remote energy management;
SO interface (open collector) according DIN 43864
LC-Display or Mechanical Display
35mm rail (EN 60715) mount

Applications:

Panels for Electrical Distribution
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Enquiry Form: https://www.epreston.co.uk/contact/

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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.