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Building and Site Maintenance is a never-ending job, you constantly need to stay in control to keep your facilities running smoothly, reliably and efficiently. That's why we've pulled together all the things you’ve told us are important to you, in one place, to help make it easier.
Here, you’ll find our broad range from the best brands, our great support services, technical advice and flexible delivery options all geared to help you keep your buildings and sites operational.It’s all here, under one roof, to save you shopping around. Whatever the challenge you're facing we're here to support you with the right solution to help you stay in control...
The Crystal - Transforming to a smarter world
One of the most sustainable buildings in the world with various design, engineering and technological features which are helping it to achieve the highest rating of ‘Platinum’ for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and ‘Outstanding’ for BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method).
We visited ‘The Crystal’ in London to talk to Chris Dillion, Head of Operations for Siemens, to talk about sustainability, the future of technology and what trends we can expect to see in the cities of the future.
Maintenance Technologies
Industrial Lighting
Keep work areas well-lit, and energy efficient with our diverse range of LED lighting for a wide range of environments.
Industrial Heating & Plumbing
All the parts you need for maintaining your building's heating, ventilation and plumbing systems.
Industrial Cleaning
From hand soaps & paper towels to pressure washers & waste management solutions, our range will meet your needs.
Fire & Security
From smoke alarms and fire extinguishers to CCTV and access control systems we can help keep your buildings and personnel protected.
Site Safety
Whatever your traffic; we have signage, barriers, First Aid and spill control products to keep everyone safe in the workplace.
Maintenance Consumables
Whether you're cleaning, greasing, lubricating or fixing, we stock all the consumable products you need to keep your business going.
Electrical
From cabling, circuit protection and connectors through to lighting and HVAC. We have it covered with the brands you trust.
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.
Control Gear, Switches & Power
Control & switchgear, power supplies and terminals are vital in keeping sites running, and we can help with our extensive stocked offer.
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.
Workshop Equipment
From cleaning equipment such as pressure washers to ladders, hardware and spill kits; we have a wide range of equipment for your workshop.
Maintenance Solutions
Condition Monitoring
Fixed condition monitoring of equipment which operates 24/7/365 in large buildings, such as air handling units and pump systems.
Reliability Services
Improve the upkeep, reliability and availability of assets, working in unison with all computerised maintenance management software (CMMS).
Energy Services
Identify and measure energy loss from heat and steam sources and the wider building infrastructure, allowing you to target positive action.
Calibration
Ensure your maintenance instruments are accurate and certified to national standards with our in-house UKAS accredited laboratory.


NEW digital product guide
We've pulled together highlights from across our buildings and site maintenance ranges, to help give you a wider idea of our offer and how well positioned we are to support you.
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Lighting in the Workplace
Ensure you have the best lighting for your workplace with our handy industrial lighting guide.
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Tapes Selection Guide
Choosing the optimum adhesive tape will help you achieve effective, professional results, whether to seal, repair, join, package, mount or mask or for another task.
Download now >Buildings Of The Future Webinar
In this webinar recording from September, Marc LaFort of Schneider Electric talks to RS Components about the importance of energy & power monitoring, using a modular approach, allowing energy saving opportunities to be identified and improvements to building energy management to be implemented in a sustained way.
Discover what he had to say.


Emergency Lighting Guide
Understand all you need to know about emergency lighting regulations, products and discover how to test emergency lights.
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Our Complete Guide to MCBs
What are MCBs and how do they work? Discover all you need to know in our comprehensive guide.
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PAT Testing Guide
What is PAT testing and how does it work? Learn more about PAT testers, and understand what you will need, with our comprehensive guide.
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A Complete Guide to Adhesives
Our guide will help you understand adhesives, the different types available, and how to use them.
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Guide To Armoured Cable
Discover the answers to all your armoured cable and SWA cable FAQs in this handy guide.
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A Complete Guide to Thermostats
Our comprehensive thermostats guide explains their uses, the different types, and their advantages.
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A Complete Guide to Contactors
This introductory guide aims to provide clear and comprehensive answers to common questions about contactors.
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PIR Sensors Explained
Discover everything you need to know about PIR sensors in our guide, covering range, types & applications.
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Guide to Digital Multimeters
Refresh your knowledge on this essential tool with our guide to multimeters, their use, types and related safety tips.
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