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    Railways - On The Right Track

    The rail industry operates in harsh and demanding environments, so not only do the products need to be highly reliable and to a high-quality standard, but safety is also a priority for both the products, as often they are installed in confined spaces (which therefore means they may need to adhere to specific regulations), but also personal safety due to the hazardous nature of the industry. A few considerations in product selection include:

    • Low Fire Hazard (LFH): specific products/areas within the rail industry call for stringent safety to prevent the spread of fire or the creation of toxic fumes, therefore products are required to be LFH. At RS we have a range of LFH products, including conduit, connectors and cables - for products to be LFH they must display all of the following properties, highly flame retardant, low smoke emissions, low toxic fumes and be halogen-free – care must be taken in choosing these products as some claiming to be low smoke and fume (LSF) may not cover toxicity.
    • Harsh Environments: products need to survive all weathers and be highly reliable in all conditions, so RS can offer thousands of products from across our range with IP ratings of up to IP69k.
    • Health & Safety: From high-visibility workwear to respirators and fall arrest, we can provide complete solutions from our broad range of leading brands.

    The Latest From RS And The Railways Industry

    6 Railways Technology Innovations

    6 Railways Technology Innovations

    Despite its popularity, the railway industry is still not perfect and can be improved in a variety of ways. One of the main priorities for engineers and designers in the rail industry is speed, which can always be improved upon when better technology is developed.

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    Schneider Relay

    Three Benefits of Solid State Relays

    Although electromechanical and solid-state relays are functionally similar, a solid-state relay has no moving parts to open or close contacts. This makes them faster and more reliable, ideal for higher frequencies. Discover the advantages of solid-state relays here.

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    Relevant Products & Ranges For The Rail Industry

    Contactors

    Contactors

    Designed to be connected to high-current load devices, contactors incorporate spring-loaded contacts that make or break power supply lines to a load.

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    Overalls

    Overalls

    Overalls, coveralls, dungarees, bibs, and boiler suits are types of personal protective (PPE) workwear.

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    Screws & Bolts

    Screws & Bolts

    There is a huge variety of types of screws and bolts available in the market that are available in different drive types, head styles, materials, sizes and thread pitch.

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    Power Cables

    Power Cables

    Contain dual setpoints with optional remote selection, expanded user-selectable operator modes & improved Windows PC configuration software.

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    Spanner Sets

    Spanner Sets

    Kits offer a selection of different spanners will cover a variety of sizes and styles in order to make sure you have what you need to hand.

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    Clamp Meters

    Clamp Meters

    A clamp meter is an electrical test tool that combines a basic digital multi meter with a current sensor.

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    Chassis Mount Resistors

    Chassis Mount Resistors

    Commonly used for large electrical and production machinery, motor start or stop cycles, equipment discharge, load test simulation and dynamic braking.

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    Bearing Heaters

    Bearing Heaters

    Used to quickly and evenly increase the temperature of bearings via induction heating, which makes it easier to mount them onto a shaft.

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    Mechanical ToolKits

    Mechanical ToolKits

    RS PRO offers a range of versatile and durable hand tools for mechanical applications- comes as a kit or as individual tools with a 3 year warranty.

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    Inductive Proximity Sensors

    Inductive Proximity Sensors

    These sensors generate an electromagnetic field through an oscillating circuit. Any ferrous metal object, including aluminium, copper, brass, and iron, triggers a change in the oscillation, indicating its presence.

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    Emergency Stop Push Buttons

    Emergency Stop Push Buttons

    An emergency stop button, also known as an E-Stop, is a fail-safe control switch that provides safety both for the machinery and for the person using the machinery.

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    Discover a comprehensive range of high-quality products and services designed to keep your operations running smoothly. From navigation tools to safety equipment, we've got everything you need to navigate the high seas with confidence.

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    Aviation Industry

    From the design & manufacture to supporting & maintaining aircraft, ground services and infrastructure, RS can help provide the solutions from our leading brands to help improve productivity whilst keeping the costs down and facilities running efficiently.

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    Automotive Industry

    Automotive Industry

    With automation, big data, AI and electric solutions there are many challenges and shifts facing manufacturers. Whether you are focused on reducing production downtime, re-working existing designs or implementing new technology – we’ve got you covered!

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    Technical Support

    Technical Support

    Our specialist team can help you source products not published on our website. Saving you time and reducing purchase-to-pay costs.

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    With a range of delivery options available, we'll always work with you to help you get what you need, when you need it.

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