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Mechanical and Fluid Power – Not just Electrical
You may know us for Electrical. However, we’ve continued to develop our Mechanical and Fluid Power product range, signing partnerships with the biggest brands in the Mechanical and Fluid Power market and are recognised & authorised distributors of their products.
Below you will find useful guides, help and advice, and details of our Mechanical and Fluid Power product portfolio that now totals more than 100,000 parts.
We are committed to become your first choice for Mechanical products and will continue to increase our knowledge, expertise and stock holding to ensure you will always find the Mechanical and Fluid Power products you need.
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SKF - Fighting Friction
SKF are focused on making the most of the resources we already have. By fighting friction, SKF is contributing to a world where we can all do more with less.
Maintenance Engineering Report
Stay ahead with our 'Industry in Motion' report and find out what are the real challenges facing engineers today.
Bearing Measurement
When choosing bearings, proper measurement is crucial in identifying the appropriate ball bearing size and type, as well as interpreting bearing codes to make an informed choice.
Guide to Roller bearings
There are several types of roller bearings, each with unique characteristics and applications. This guide will help you understand more about them and their industrial use.
Ball Bearings Guide
Found in everything from vehicles and white goods to agriculture and aerospace machinery, this guide covers all types, brands and sizes of ball bearings available.
Drive Belts
A guide to help you explore drive belts - the different types, their uses, and how they work.
Timing Belts
This comprehensive guide provides insights into the world of timing belts, including their usage and the available options to suit various jobs and project requirements.
Hydraulic & Pneumatics
Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems feature in everyday life. In this guide, we will outline the differences between the two, their advantages, how they work, and some examples of where these systems can be found.
Solenoid Valves
Get to know some of the various types of solenoid valves available, and explore what types of applications and environments they are most commonly used in.
Maintenance solutions
Machine downtime can be costly. We work with you to maximise plant resilience and improve asset performance.
Oil Analysis Service
Use our handy RS PRO kit and analysis service to monitor the condition of your lubrication oil, helping spot contamination and potential inadequate lubrication.
Our Mechanical and Fluid Power Brands
In our interactive line card - which you can download and keep - you will find the brands that make up our 100,000+ Mechanical and Fluid Power product range.
Our Mechanical and Fluid Power range
Rotary Bearings & Housing Units
Our rotary bearings and housing units range comprises more than 13,000 products of which almost 1,000 come from our trusted RS PRO brand.
Linear Motion
See our linear motion offer of 1,200+ products sourced from industry-leading brands and manufacturers.
Roller Chains
Set things in motion with our range of over 1,400 roller chains and accessories.
Belts & Pulleys
From V belts, timing belts and twist link belts to pulleys and alignment tools, you can find them all in our 13,000+ belts and pulleys range of products.
Pneumatics & Hydraulics
Our range of pneumatics & hydraulics products is in excess of 60,000 lines. With such an offer, why look anywhere else.
Gaskets & Seals
Find the seal or gasket that matches your application in our comprehensive range of over 7,000 products.
Castors & Wheels
Keep your equipment rolling with our castors and wheels product offer of over 2,000 lines.
Anti-vibration & Levelling
Straighten and smooth your machine's operation with any of our 2,300+ anti-vibration and levelling products.
Mechanical Equipment Tools
Mechanical products fitting and maintenance require specific tools. See a selection of our extensive range here.
Equipment Lubrication
Avoid your machinery seizing or overheating with our range of lubricants and greases.
Electric Actuation
No air or hydraulic power? No problem. Use electric actuation instead. We have 1,300 products in our offer and we're always adding more.