Motors & Motor Control
Electric motors are core to machine motion. Our extensive range is matched by a market leading offer of drives & motor controllers.
Keep Your Machinery Moving
Delivering mechanical solutions from trusted suppliers, when you need them.
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.
Key Technologies for Mechanical Maintenance
Conveying Systems
Conveying and goods handling is a key part of many industrial & commercial operations. Our range will help keep things moving.
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 bearings, belts, chains and couplings can help you keep moving 24/7. Why look anywhere else?
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.
Industrial IOT
Connected products can help to solve many maintenance challenges by providing more data, helping you make better more informed decisions.
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.
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
Calibration Services
Have confidence in the accuracy of your measurements - fine-tune your instruments to minimise the risk of inaccurate measurements with our Calibration service.
RS Inventory Solutions
Let us help you remove waste and control costs of your parts and critical items.
Product Plus
Our specialist team can help you source products not published on our website. Saving you time and reducing purchase-to-pay costs.
Leading brands for Mechanical Maintenance
More advice and ideas to help your maintenance activities
Complete Guide To Greases
Covering types of grease, applications, factors to consider when selecting, compatibility and classification of greases.
Learn More About AC Motors
Our guide to what AC motors are, how they work and what they’re used for, as well as the different types that are available.
See how else we can help with your maintenance activities.
Prevent & Predict
Reduce unplanned downtime. Whether you are already preventing and predicting problems, or just starting out, we have pulled together advice, products and services for you to continue making headway.
From Head-to-Toe, we can protect you
With a host of informative guides that cover legislation and equipment to product buying guides, articles and product selectors, we've everything you need to know to keep your people protected.
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