Expert 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.
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We'll help you find your bearings, belts, pneumatics… and a whole lot more - all in one place.
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 51,000! 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
NEW 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.
7 Ways To Minimise Downtime
An RS maintenance engineer shares lessons from one of our distribution centres, on minimising downtime.
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.
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.
Machine Safety
You can't compromise on safety, which is why we stock the brands you trust from e-stops and interlocks to light curtains and more.
Electrical
From cabling, circuit protection and connectors through to lighting and HVAC. We have it covered with the brands you trust.
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.
Mechanical Maintenance Solutions
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Manufacturing Industry Hub
Discover below specialist product solutions and components ideal for manufacturing.
Calibration
Ensure your maintenance instruments are accurate and certified to national standards with our in-house UKAS accredited laboratory.