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MRO Solutions
The essential RS magazine for all things Maintenance, Repair & Operations.
MRO Solutions Issue #9 : PREVENT, PREDICT, PROGRESS
Keeping your plant moving is vital, and predictive and preventative maintenance are key components in any maintenance strategy targeting zero production downtime. It's time to get on top of your maintenance activities, not the other way around.
Does it seem like an impossible dream to consign unplanned downtime to history? It needn't. You've no doubt moved beyond reactive maintenance in some way or another, whether through small improvements to stop the same problem repeating again and again, or much bolder strides towards a structured predictive maintenance future.
It is a complex area, and knowing where to start, and what actions can be taken can seem overwhelming. However, RS has incredible experience in this field, not just with our stocked range of parts and products that can be used as part of a preventative or predictive strategy. But also in solutions, we can deploy on your site to help you gain the upper hand on maintenance.
In this edition of MRO Solutions, you will find off-the-shelf product solutions which can help you predict, prevent and progress with your day-to-day maintenance..
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Featured Products
Microfibre Cloths for Wet/Dry
Proven to remove 99.9% of microbes, durable up to 200 commercial launderings and 100 with bleach.
Round Line Cylinder DSNU
Very durable cylinder based on ISO 6432 with self-adjusting end-position cushioning and extensive accessories
Fluke ii900 Acoustic Imager
Quickly and accurately locate air, gas and vacuum leaks in compressed air systems.
5.56 Multi-purpose lubricant
5.56 is a multi-purpose product with superior penetrating power that breaks through rust and corrosion while it clears away scale and dirt.
RS PRO Soldering Station
Features heating technology that produces the high temperatures required during the soldering process
Anti-Vibration Rubber Pad
Lightweight, easy to use and hassle-free to place in areas where vibration needs to be isolated.
11 Piece Screwdriver Set
The Teng Tools MD911N series is an 11 Piece Screwdriver set, it includes flat (slotted), PH and PZ type screwdrivers.
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RS Experts: Prevent & Predict
Hear from our very own Richard Jeffers, on the history of preventative and predictive maintenance; what predictive maintenance is, its benefits and what progress looks like.
Well-lubricated maintenance
The devil’s in the detail when it comes to keeping an operation running smoothly – and a closer look at something as simple as the oil used in machines can be hugely revealing.
For a better world
We are committed to being a strong and sustainable business and bringing our people, customers, suppliers and communities together to accelerate our positive impact.
Where next for engineering?
The digital transition is here. Challenges from fractured supply chains to soaring energy prices are driving change at a rapid pace. Where next for engineering and what are the trends driving change?
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.
Pressure Gauges – A Guide
Boost your knowledge. Discover everything you need to know about analogue and digital pressure gauges in our comprehensive guide.
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.
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Guide to the IIoT
Discover more about the Industrial Internet of Things, including its uses and benefits, in our introductory guide.
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.
Build
Get everything you need from one place with our wide range of products from leading brands, covering electrical, automation, mechanical and electronics, plus 10,000 new lines being added each year.
Protect
There's no compromise when it comes to protecting your workforce. Your priority is to ensure that the workplace, including equipment within it, are safe for you and your colleagues.
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Sustainable Technology
We have gathered all you need to produce energy-conscious designs - from informative articles to product selectors.