Guidance and Advice
There is a lot of advice and help around mechanical applications; it's a challenge to know where to look or start. That's why we've pulled together some high quality resources in one place. For you.
YOUR MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE NEEDS COVERED
One source for everything, as downtime isn't an option.
Your mechanical maintenance requirements, covered.
We continue to invest in our mechanical and fluid power ranges, to ensure we can support your maintenance activities across all disciplines. And this includes all the brands you trust. Our range of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic parts now exceeds 77,000! On this page you will find help and advice, useful downloadable guides, range overviews and selected services we have to offer to help you get the job done.
Ideas and advice to help your maintenance activities
Mechanical Pain Points
Check out our top maintenance tips for mechanical and fluid power systems. Great advice and suggestions to help reduce downtime.
Latest Maintenance Engineering Report
Stay head with our latest 'Industry in Motion' report and find out what the real challenges are facing engineers today.
Our Guide to Extending Bearing Life
Top tips on how to increase the life of bearings, and so prevent unplanned downtime. We cover 5 areas of good practice advice.
Key Technologies for Mechanical Maintenance
Motors & Motor Control
Electric motors are core to machine motion. Our extensive range is matched by a market leading offer of drives & motor controllers.
Conveying Systems
Conveying and goods handling is a key part of many industrial & commercial operations. Our range will help keep things moving.
Bearings
As authorised distributors for SKF, INA, FAG, you don't need to look anywhere else for genuine parts, in stock today.
Mechanical Power Transmission
Our range of belts, chains and couplings can help you keep moving 24/7. Why look anywhere else?
Fluid Power
Explore our pneumatics & hydraulics range, with all the big name brands, to find your perfect fitting, tube, actuator or cylinder today.
Maintenance Consumables
Whether you're cleaning, greasing, lubricating or fixing, we stock all the consumable products you need to keep your business going.
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.
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.
Automation & Process Control
Find everything from PLCs, HMIs and inverter drives to temperature controllers and enclosures, from the big names in automation.
Safety Interlocks
You can't compromise on safety, which is why we stock the brands you trust for safety interlock switches and components.
Cable and Cable Management
Cables, wire, and the cable accessories and management parts required to ensure all circuits are protected and organised.
Test & Measurement
All you need from the brands you trust. From voltage indicators and calipers, through to high end thermal cameras and vibration analysers.
Mechanical Maintenance Solutions
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.
Calibration
Ensure your maintenance instruments are accurate and certified to national standards with our in-house UKAS accredited laboratory.