RS (formerly RS Components)
Address:
PO BOX 99
Corby
Northants
NN17 9RS
United Kingdom
Corby
Northants
NN17 9RS
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 1865 207546
Web: http://rswww.com
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products. With operations in 32 countries, we offer more than 550,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 46,000 parcels on the same day the orders are received. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include electronics, automation and control, test and measurement, electrical and mechanical components.
RS (formerly RS Components) articles
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Users given helping hand to upgrade logic modules
A close collaboration between RS Components and Siemens is helping users upgrade to the latest generation LOGO! series of intelligent logic modules for industrial automation applications. Following the announcement towards the end of last year that the LOGO! 6 logic controllers are being phased out, Siemens is recommending its LOGO! 8 range as the ideal replacement.
30th May 2017
Mini-PLCs offer step up in performance
Three new mini-PLCs, a new parameter programmer and a touchscreen display provide updates to the mini-PLC range from Barth Elektronik now available at RS Components. The three new mini-PLCs are based on a 32-bit ARM Cortex processor, which offers a significant step change in performance.
23rd May 2017
Hacking a TS Thumbstick for gaming and other things
In this latest instalment of ‘What You Can Do in a Day’, DesignSpark’s Connector Geek takes you through a step-by-step guide to utilising APEM’s TS USB Thumbstick in a non-industrial setting – and provides a 3D design file to print your very own ergonomic handle.
Article contributed by RS Components (click for full article).
3rd May 2017
Wireless energy sensor monitors electrical assets in real time
The PowerTag wireless energy sensor from Schneider Electric, which is designed to monitor miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) and other electrical panel devices is available at RS Components (RS). PowerTag delivers precise real-time data on electrical loads to building owners and facility managers, flagging up potential issues and resulting in a significant reduction in system downtime.
2nd May 2017
Test and measurement range bolstered by 500 additions
Adding considerable muscle to its test and measurement range RS Components has added more than 500 professional, affordable products to the RS Pro range. The products, which previously formed the ISO-TECH range, have been rebranded to strengthen the own-brand portfolio of more than 40,000 high-quality competitively priced industrial products and electronic components.
3rd April 2017
Thermal imaging cameras boast enhanced functionality
A new range of thermal imaging cameras from testo is available at RS Components. Each testo thermal imaging camera is ergonomically designed and engineered with comfort, practicality and ease of use in mind. Developed for optimum flexibility and with a wide set of useful and innovative features, the multi-application cameras are ideal for facilities managers, maintenance engineers, and electrical installation engineers.
2nd March 2017
EU exemption opens way for lithium-ion batteries in power tools
A wide range of power tools that use lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, from leading manufacturers such as Bosch, DeWALT and Makita are now in stock at distributor RS Components. These power tools are ideal as a replacement for those that currently run on nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries, which have been widely used in power tools for many years.
9th February 2017
Aluminium enclosures guard against potential explosions
The RS Pro range of painted die-cast aluminium enclosures from RS Components are designed for use where there is a potentially explosive atmosphere. Offering ATEX and IECEx certification, the series has been built to provide a high quality yet cost-effective protective option for equipment deployed in hazardous environments.
18th January 2017
Three-in-one multimeter targets field applications
The DM284 imaging multimeter from FLIR is in stock at RS Components (RS). It is a high-quality professional all-in-one true-RMS digital multimeter and thermal imager targeting maintenance engineers, panel builders and electricians. The new device is for use in the field and especially for those working on commercial electric and light industrial applications or on HVAC systems.
10th January 2017
3D design tool attracts 200,000 user activations
User activations of DesignSpark Mechanical (DSM) of RS Components’’ free-for-download fully featured 3D modelling and design tool, has now reached a cumulative total of 200,000, says the company. In addition to reaching this major milestone, the volume of total activations of the software is continuing to increase at a rate of between four and five percent per month.
20th December 2016
Non-sparking tools repel potential gas ignitions
A new range of ‘non-sparking’ tools from EGA Master is available at RS Components. They are for use by maintenance engineers in hazardous or potentially explosive environments, where a spark could ignite gases, chemicals or other volatile substances and materials. Maintenance will always need to be carried out on equipment whatever the application or environment.
15th December 2016
Installation tester puts more power in users hands
New products – including the very latest electrical-testing equipment range – from leading electrical test and measurement manufacturer Fluke have been added to the RS Components portfolio. Highlighted are the Fluke 1660 Series Multifunction Installation Testers. The new 1660 Series puts more power in users’ hands by quickly and efficiently testing to major local fixed wiring installation regulations.
9th December 2016
Robot kits remove the guesswork from system design
Two new robotic ‘bundles’, which contain all of the components required to build a four-axis robotic arm and will bring the efficiency and reliability of robotic solutions to a far wider audience have been released by RS Components (RS). Users benefit from the functional capabilities of a robotic solution, and the bundles also offer significant cost savings versus buying the individual parts separately.
29th November 2016
New innovations anchor industry showcase web page
An industry showcase page for facilities managers and industrial maintenance engineers has been created by RS Components. The page has been designed to put the spotlight on new innovations, popular product ranges and established technology, all of which have been selected specifically to support the maintenance of large industrial facilities.
23rd November 2016
Health & safety hub adds latest in PPE technology
A Health and Safety Knowledge Hub which includes the very latest products and innovations that address safety and personnel wellbeing has been updated by RS Components. In order to address the most recent health and safety legislation and standards, RS regularly updates the personal protection equipment (PPE) section of its website to ensure that its customers can more readily access the very latest in PPE and site-safety technology.
1st November 2016
Education hub established to aid academe
A new education hub has been established by RS Components to support schools, colleges and universities to make informed choices about the most appropriate industrial electronics and other engineering equipment to fulfil their teaching and support requirements, as well as to encourage creativity, design and innovation through the early adoption of the newest technologies.
30th September 2016
Sensitive equipment safe and sound in polymer cases
The lightweight Peli Air case range and new RS Pro storage case options are now in stock at RS Components. Peli is the pioneer of polymer cases that are world renowned for being very tough and waterproof and provide excellent protection for a diverse variety of valuable and sensitive equipment.
25th September 2016
Battery pack opens up cordless tools usage
The new DEWALT XR Flexvolt 18/54V battery pack system is in stock at RS Components with an accompanying range of heavy-duty cordless power tools for use on construction sites and in plant maintenance. Until now, power tool users have faced a straight choice between the convenience and portability of cordless tools, and the raw muscle and uninterrupted running of mains power.
19th September 2016
CAD programme tops 75,000 models
There are now more than 75,000 component models in the RS Components catalogue of stocked products, providing engineers currently designing or looking to design in 3D with an even wider choice.
The RS 3D CAD model programme, which has been running for more than six years, allows electronics, mechanical and automation engineers to download 3D CAD models completely free-of-charge.
6th September 2016
Distributor expands safety products portfolio
An extensive range of products, selection tools and support materials at RS Components will enable machine and plant safety operators to quickly and easily purchase vital safety equipment. Latest products available from RS include light curtains from ABB and safety controllers from Pilz, alongside multiple other machine-guarding solutions from many of industry’s leading suppliers.
9th August 2016
Product Centre Updates
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