Interview With Industry Experts
Two machine building industry experts share their views on the challenges, opportunities and how to respond.
BUILDING OR MAINTAINING MACHINERY?
All the automation and electrical parts you need – all in one place
Your automation and electrical requirements, covered.
Wouldn't it be great to know that whatever you need can be found all in one place? Whether it's PLCs, HMIs, connectors, sensors or machine safety - all available without having to search multiple suppliers and juggle numerous orders to find what you're looking for.
Well relax, we can help. We've invested in our automation and electrical range to make sure you can do just that. Save valuable time and get what you need, when you need it, to get the job done.
Advice & Ideas to help you get the job done
RS Experts: Prevent & Predict
Hear from our very own Richard Jeffers, on the history of preventative and predictive maintenance; what predictive maintenance is, its benefits and what progress looks like.
Guidance and Advice
Do you need help selecting the correct product or solution for your application? We've pulled some great content together in one place to make it clearer and easier for you.
Our Product Highlights
Explore a selection of products from across our range that will help you keep your machinery running, defeating downtime.
Key Technologies for Automation & Electrical
Automation & Process Control
Find everything from PLCs, HMIs and inverter drives to temperature controllers and enclosures, from the big names in automation.
Sensing
Whether it's a proximity or temperature sensor we've got the widest range available, backed by next day delivery helping you avoid downtime.
Contactors
Contactors, auxiliary contacts, overload relays and accessories for all your requirements, from the brands you trust.
Cable and Cable Management
Cables, wire, and the cable accessories and management parts required to ensure all circuits are protected and organised.
Switches
A comprehensive range featuring push-button, limit, isolator, key, rotary switches and much more, from leading brands.
Circuit Protection
Our wide range of over 21,000 lines of circuit breakers means you can rest easy knowing we have your circuit protections requirements covered.
Power Supplies
Our extensive range of power supplies includes DIN Rail mounted versions, plus other switched mode power supplies for use within equipment.
Safety Interlocks
You can't compromise on safety, which is why we stock the brands you trust for safety interlock switches and components.
Connectors
Power, signalling and data connectors for board, panel and machine level applications, from the brands you can rely on.
Enclosures
Extensive range of enclosures for a wide number of applications, plus the related hardware and accessories required.
Motors & Motor Control
Electric motors are core to machine motion. Our extensive range is matched by a market leading offer of drives & motor controllers.
Fluid Power
Explore our pneumatics & hydraulics range, with all the big name brands, to find your perfect fitting, tube, actuator or cylinder today.
Mechanical Power Transmission
Our range of belts, chains and couplings can help you keep moving 24/7. Why look anywhere else?
Test & Measurement
All you need from the brands you trust. From voltage indicators and calipers, through to high end thermal cameras and vibration analysers.
Tools & Tools Storage
From hand, power and air tools to storage, shelving and trolleys we have a great selection from leading manufacturers plus our own RS PRO.
Maintenance Consumables
Whether you're cleaning, greasing, lubricating or fixing, we stock all the consumable products you need to keep your business going.
Leading brands for Automation and Electrical
More ways RS can help
RS Technical Support
Our customer service and engineering teams are on hand to support your needs and answer your questions online, by phone on 03457 201 201 or in person at our RS Local branches.
RS PurchasingManager™
A web-based procurement tool designed to simplify your processes and save time and money. No integration, no investment, easy to onboard.
Calibration
Ensure your maintenance instruments are accurate and certified to national standards with our in-house UKAS accredited laboratory.
RS Maintenance Solutions
Leaving maintenance management to chance can be costly. We work with you to maximise plant resilience and cut downtime with our maintenance services.
More advice and ideas to help you get the job done
Guide to Proximity Sensors
A comprehensive guide designed to help you understand what proximity sensors are, how they work, their applications and the different types available.
Solid State Relays: A Comprehensive Guide
This complete guide looks at what solid state relays are, how they work, the various circuits and the different types that are currently available.
A Complete Guide to MCBs
An MCBs buying guide that explains everything you need to know about the types and sizes available, the best brands & where to use them.
PID Temperature Controllers Guide
In our comprehensive guide, we look at what PID temperature controllers are, how they work and what they’re used for, as well as the different types that are available on the market.