Hand Protection
Whether you need disposable or reusable gloves, we have a wide range of styles and sizes to suit, with different types and levels of protection.
THE CHEMISTRY BEHIND THE INDUSTRY
Helping the chemical manufacturing sector stay productive, safe and sustainable.
We've been supporting businesses in the chemical manufacturing sector for decades. Helping them navigate the day-to-day operational challenges of maintenance, process improvement and keeping their teams safe.
We're a partner that has the solutions; from sensing, automation, tools and PPE to inventory management services and downtime prevention, all to help you cut costs and boost efficiency.
With everything you need from one trusted source - delivered when you need it - we’re the partner that's with you from start to finish.
The Chemistry Behind the Industry
Discover how RS can support the chemical manufacturing sector, and help operational teams navigate the day-to-day challenges of maintenance, process improvement and keeping their teams safe 24/7.
Top Brands in the Chemicals Manufacturing Sector
Our category expertise in the Chemicals Industry
Personal Protective Equipment
Energy Management
Automation & Sensing
PPE helps protect operations staff from injury and harmful chemical contact. Explore our full range of head-to-toe protective equipment, developed with the chemical manufacturing industry in mind.
Foot Protection
Comfort as well as safety is a key consideration when protecting your feet, as you can be on them all day, and we have lots to choose from.
Hearing Protection
From ear plugs with or without cord to ear defenders with or without communication, we have the right solution for you.
Respiratory Protection
From face coverings and disposable masks to filtering masks and breathing apparatus, we can help keep you fully protected and compliant.
Eye Protection
Protecting your eyes is vitally important and we have a wide range of styles, including ones with prescription to suit all your requirements.
Workwear
From t-shirts and trousers to coats and hazardous coveralls; we can keep you covered whatever the weather or application.
Optimising energy usage is crucial for chemical manufacturing operations. We offer solutions like portable test equipment, permanent metering, and on-site surveys to help you understand and reduce energy consumption. Once you identify high-impact areas such as AC motor usage, power transmission, air leaks, lighting costs, and poor insulation we have the parts to help you take positive action. Our range is designed to help you achieve tangible reductions.
Efficient Motor Control
Whether it's pumping, mixing, or conveying the use of more efficient AC motors or improved motor control can reduce energy usage and extend motor and drive train life, reducing downtime.
Energy Meters
Gain ongoing insight into department or machinery consumption by installing meters. Also useful for assessing the impact of improvement measures.
Chemical manufacturing and processing often uses a considerable level of automation & control, combined with a myriad of sensors for pressure, flow, temperature, position and other process variables. Our range includes all the key elements of automation and sensing, and all the leading brands that you know & depend upon.
Process Control
Process control is vital for managing the complex processes within chemical manufacturing plant environments in a reliable, consistent, and precise manner to ensure the end product is perfectly produced day in, day out.
Switches & Isolators
Pushbuttons, limit switches and safety actuators are often used across chemical manufacturing sites and can often be exposed to aggressive or corrosive chemicals leading to failures – our range can help.
Sensing
Explore our sensing range which includes everything from proximity and pressure, to level, flow and temperature - ensuring you can locate the right sensing solution for your application.
