Find the perfect recipe of products and solutions to help you predict, prevent and avoid downtime.
We know how costly downtime can be and whilst we can’t always predict the future, we do have a range of preventative solutions to help you stay proactive and keep your business running.
We have in-house experts on-hand to support you with safeguarding your operations, whether that’s predictive maintenance solutions like RS Industria, or our proactive condition monitoring service providing valuable insight into the health and reliability of your assets, helping to prevent premature failures.
You need products designed to meet the needs of the sector, so we’ve a wide range from trusted brands like Fluke, FLIR, Ledvance, Rocol, SKF and Tsubaki, plus many more - to fit your needs. Everything you need, including predictive maintenance sensors and devices... all with a choice of delivery options to suit you.
Avoiding downtime is your priority – helping you achieve it, is ours.
Explore our food and beverage microsite with a particular focus on downtime this month.
From procurement solutions to inventory management, maintenance to health and safety, RS UK and Ireland are here to help your business thrive. We've got the products and solutions to help you focus on what matters.
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Join Manufacturing Management Editor Paul Fanning and RS industry sector manager Craig Stasik on this webinar as they examine energy challenges in the food and beverage (F&B) manufacturing industry.
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With proven experience supporting the F&B industry with areas such as reducing downtime and enhancing efficiency, we offer a range of products and services to help you reach your business goals.
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No industry is without its challenges and the Food & Beverage sector is no exception. From continued labour market challenges to the criticality of health and safety, this report explores the current outlook, macro challenges facing the sector and more.
Join Manufacturing Management Editor Paul Fanning and RS industry sector manager Craig Stasik on this webinar as they examine energy challenges in the food and beverage (F&B) manufacturing industry. Paul and Craig will discuss preventive measures F&B manufacturers can implement to off-set rising costs of energy and reduce downtime in what is the largest manufacturing industry in the UK&I.
Unplanned downtime is to be avoided at all costs. And taking a systematic approach to reducing or eliminating the risks is key. 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.
Pre-paid oil condition analysis kits allow cost-effective assessment of lubrication oil condition, helping avoid unexpected failures and the resulting urgent need for replacement parts.
Find everything you need to know to prevent and predict problems that can cause downtime. Tips, advice and solutions await!
Detect mechanical or electrical problems early to avoid unplanned downtime. Use a thermal imaging camera and intervene when convenient and necessary.
Unplanned maintenance can be four times the cost of planned maintenance. Keep your machines moving and futureproof your business with our condition monitoring services.
We know how costly downtime can be. Discover how our product ranges and maintenance solutions can help you keep your operations moving.
Learn about the ranges we offer that align with this guidance, and how they'll aid you in getting the job done. Avoiding downtime is your priority- helping to achieve it, is ours.
Monitor the condition of mechanical equipment by measuring levels of vibration. Trend analysis can indicate deterioration of bearings and warn of future problems.
Informed decisions need good data. Logging key process parameters over time will help spot critical changes that can indicate issues before they lead to unplanned downtime.
Key process data is of no use, unless it is delivered to where it can be analysed. This demands reliable industrial networks to connect the sensors to analysis tools.
IO-Link helps make Industrial IOT possible on both new & existing machinery. It allows you to gain insight on sensor performance and status over existing wiring, and reduces downtime.
RS Safety Solutions has 150+ years of PPE industry experience. Let us see how we can guide and advise you on your PPE needs.
We offer a range of maintenance engineering services to help keep your operations moving. Speak to us today to see how our expert engineers can help!
Create an efficient purchasing process with our industry-leading eCommerce and sourcing services.
Manage your inventory with our industrial vending or open issue, bin stock solution.
Keeping the production environment clean is a battle. Ensuring the cleaning processes don't cause problems to machinery is yet another headache. We have the solutions for managing spills, cleaning the working areas, as well as durable, reliable parts that will make sure the production equipment can stand up to the challenges of washdown.
NSF registered products have been tested independently for safe use in the food industry. The NSF category denotes where they can be used.
Keep your environment clean & contamination free with our range of coloured mops, buckets, brushes & squeegees for different areas of use.
Ensure your production line is protected from stringent washdown procedures, with stainless and high IP rated hardware, sensors, switches and more.
Learn about the ranges we offer that align with this guidance, and how they'll aid you in getting the job done. Hygienically!
Getting a firm handle on energy costs has always been a key focus, but with unit costs having soared in recent years this is even more critical. We can help you. With meters that let you measure where the energy is being used. With products that save energy compared to previous versions (for example motor/drives, lighting). And with onsite energy surveys if you'd prefer.
Food & drink manufacturing is energy intensive, and switching out old AC motors for IE3 efficiency versions or installing inverter drives will deliver worthwhile savings.
Whether you need to replace existing fittings and lamps or require head torches or work lights, we have a full range of LED options for you.
With carbon net zero on the horizon, energy efficiency is a very hot topic. We will work with you to find the right energy management strategy for your plant.
From Chauvin-Arnoux, designed to measure & record the consumption of electrical installations to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.
We understand that the risk of product contamination is a major concern for you. This is why we have a comprehensive number of parts and products designed to avoid or limit any contamination risk. Here are just a few examples.
Idea for general hand washing in food & catering environments, dispenser has Biocote® protection which inhibits growth of bacteria & moulds.
Hair covering is an essential part of working in the food industry and hair on the head and face needs to be covered to maintain compliance.
From HellermannTyton and RS PRO, these blue ties are easy to spot, and every single part of the cable tie is detectable, even if trimmed.
Pre-lubricated with food-safe grease, these ball bearings are low-maintenance and have a long service life even in heavy load environments.
In food manufacturing, PPE helps protect production staff from injury and ensures the products being made are contamination free. Explore our full range of head-to-toe protective equipment, developed with the food and beverage industry front of mind.
Metal detectable hearing protection is required when working in a food and beverage environment to ensure products are detectable if lost during the production process.
Contains innovative technology which means 91% of gloves degrade within 630 days. Gloves are also approved as Food Safe.
These extra light safety boots are ideal for the food industry, with great slip protection and suitable for use at low temperatures.
Disposable clothing is critical as it reduces the risks of contamination. We can offer a wide range available from stock.
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