The distributor goes beyond the usual level of product presentation and presents a portal with lots of useful information on key maintenance issues. Everything is structured around the terms fault-related - scheduled - data-based.

It is often the little hints that make the work considerably easier. And even the most experienced maintenance technician cannot avoid finding out about the latest developments. This is exactly where the distributor wants to come in. The portal provides suggestions and ideas for solutions that can be adapted or modified.

It all starts with what is probably the most unpleasant case, malfunction-related maintenance. In the case of malfunction-related or awaiting maintenance, a fault analysis is carried out after a fault occurs and a defective component is ultimately repaired or replaced. Depending on the fault, this can result in considerable downtime because the problem may not be recognized immediately or spare parts may have to be ordered at great expense. After analyzing the specific conditions of this maintenance case, RS provides an insight into news from leading manufacturers.

Scheduled maintenance is another case. In order to avoid downtime, machines are serviced and parts are replaced as a precautionary measure at set intervals. In order to optimize this process, appropriate empirical values are required so that maintenance is not carried out too late, but also not far too early. If you want to find out about the costs of interventions and why 30 percent of scheduled measures are not necessary, you've come to the right place.

We continue with data-based maintenance. In the age of the smart factory, maintenance is primarily data-based. With the help of IoT sensors and by analyzing the data provided, failures can be predicted before they occur. This method is in the process of replacing scheduled maintenance. Depending on the complexity of the sensor network, artificial intelligence can support the analysis. As engineers and purchasers are increasingly required to minimize maintenance costs, RS Pro products are available alongside established manufacturers. RS Pro covers the entire spectrum of maintenance at an affordable price, without compromising on quality and performance. Finally, there is no shortage of basic knowledge and the distributor highlights the nine most important technologies in the digital transformation: artificial intelligence, IoT, cobots, 3D printing, augmented reality, human/machine interface, IPS - computer-based maintenance control and planning system, BIM - building information modeling, big data and cloud. Click here to go directly to the portal.