{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"66621","rtpr_id":"nPn7zfFJ2a","ticker":"9630","exchange":"","all_tickers":["9630"],"title":"RS supports panel-centric MRO strategies that deliver savings without sacrificing quality","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-06-17T14:11:00.047Z","article_body":"RS supports panel-centric MRO strategies that deliver savings without sacrificing quality\n\nPR Newswire\n\nFORT WORTH, Texas, June 17, 2026\n\nReducing control panel lifecycle costs without sacrificing quality requires a\npanel-centric MRO strategy built on reliable, serviceable, and standardized\ncomponents. RS supports these strategies with an extensive selection of\nhigh-quality, industrial-grade control panel components, expert technical\nsupport, and value-added services.\n\nFORT WORTH, Texas, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RS\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=4150022013&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2F&a=RS)\n, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial\ncustomers, supports panel-centric MRO strategies with an extensive selection\nof high-quality standardized, serviceable control panel components engineered,\ntested, and proven to reduce industrial control panel lifecycle costs without\nsacrificing quality or performance.\n\nSustainable MRO savings and operational efficiency depend on control panel simplification and standardization.\nThe high downstream cost of \"low-cost\" control panel components\n\nControl panels are indispensable for industrial automation — integrating the\npower distribution, control logic, motor switching, and industrial\ncommunications components that essentially serve as the brains and central\nnervous systems of these systems within a single protected enclosure. When\nthese systems fail, unplanned downtime quickly escalates beyond the cabinet\nitself. Equipment stops, diagnostics are lost, and recovery efforts often\ncascade across production lines and critical infrastructure, which can result\nin 5–20% reductions in overall productive capacity\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=3742042890&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.deloitte.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fservices%2Fconsulting%2Fservices%2Fpredictive-maintenance-and-the-smart-factory.html%23%3A%7E%3Atext%3DPoor%2520maintenance%2520strategies%2520can%2520reduce%2520an%2520asset%25E2%2580%2599s%2520overall%2520productive%2520capacity%2520by%25205%2525%2520to%252020%2525&a=5%E2%80%9320%25+reductions+in+overall+productive+capacity)\nwith costs compounding as operational complexity increases.\n\nDespite these risks, conventional MRO cost-reduction efforts frequently focus\non reducing upfront component prices. But while lower-priced relays, power\nsupplies, contactors, and networking hardware may provide short-term savings,\nthey often increase total cost of ownership (TCO) through premature failures,\nprolonged troubleshooting cycles, emergency repairs, and spare-parts\nproliferation.\n\nSustainable MRO savings depends on control panel simplification and\nstandardization — not reactive fixes that introduce long‑term\ninefficiency. This is especially true given industrial organizations' growing\nreliance on stable electrical and communication infrastructure. As facilities\nbecome more automated, networked, and data-driven, even intermittent faults\ncan require repeated maintenance and negatively impact productive capacity.\nAnd these increasingly dynamic industrial uptime demands don't exist in a\nvacuum; they have to be balanced against persistent skilled labor shortages\nand procurement constraints, ranging from tight budgets to logistics and\nadministrative inefficiencies.\n\nPanel-centric standardization drives real MRO cost savings without sacrificing\nquality\n\nRS supports sustainable MRO lifecycle savings by helping industrial customers\nadopt panel-centric strategies that prioritize high‑quality standardized,\nserviceable control panel components proven to facilitate simple, repeatable,\nand proactive maintenance processes in discrete and process manufacturing,\nenergy and utilities, and facilities and intralogistics operations. Popular\nselections from the RS portfolio include:\n\n * RS PRO power relays\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=993413515&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Frelays%2Fpower-relays%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522American%2BZettler%2B%252F%2BRS%2BPRO%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522RS%2BPRO%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=RS+PRO+power+relays)\n\nand\nrelay sockets\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=151838610&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Frelays%2Frelay-accessories%2Frelay-sockets%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522Custom%2BConnector%2B%252F%2BRS%2BPRO%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522RS%2BPRO%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=relay+sockets)\n\n. Designed to support standardized, serviceable control panel architectures\nacross a wide range of industrial applications, this broad range of\nelectromechanical and solid-state relays, sockets, and accessories delivers\ndependable switching performance that reduces downtime risk and is widely\navailable from stock, ensuring long-term supply continuity. Their standardized\nform factors and socketed installation options simplify MRO processes, support\ncleaner panel layouts, and reduce spare parts complexity across facilities to\nhelp keep lifecycle costs low while maintaining the high quality and\nreliability modern automation systems demand.\n * Phoenix Contact QUINT POWER power supplies\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=2231717391&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fpower-products%2Fpower-supply-ac-dc-power-supplies%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522series%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522Quint%2BPower%2BSeries%2522%252C%2522label%2522%253A%2522Quint%2BPower%2BSeries%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=Phoenix+Contact+QUINT+POWER+power+supplies)\n\n. Designed to maximize system uptime, these power supplies support all load\nsituations and DC fuse types and feature preventive function monitoring,\nstatic and dynamic boost, and power reserve capabilities, selective fuse\nbreaking (SFB) technology, integrated gas discharge tubes, and more than 20ms\nof mains failure buffer time to prevent failures and provide a high level of\nimmunity to electrical disturbances. They also feature robust metal housings\nwith primary-switched topologies for galvanic isolation and a wide range of\nrated operating temperatures (-40°C to +70°C) to ensure optimal performance\nin harsh industrial environments and satisfy SIL functional safety\nrequirements to ensure reliable performance and standards compliance.\nAdditionally, select models support fieldbus communications and IO-Link\nprotocols that facilitate access to diagnostic data, reduce troubleshooting\nexpenses, and improve system availability.\n * Schneider Electric TeSys Deca contactors\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=2969109324&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Findustrial-controls%2Fcontactors-accessories%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522Schneider%2BElectric%2522%252C%2522label%2522%253A%2522Schneider%2BElectric%2522%257D%255D%252C%2522series%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522TeSys%2BD%2BSeries%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522TeSys%2BDeca%2BAdvanced%2BSeries%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522TeSys%2BDeca%2BSeries%2522%257D%255D%257D%26page%3D1&a=Schneider+Electric+TeSys+Deca+contactors)\n\n. Designed to facilitate Industry 4.0 digitalization and electrification\ntrends, these durable, standardized contactors feature form factors that are\neasy to integrate into motor starters and control circuits, up to 20% smaller\nthan competing solutions, and ruggedized for harsh environments with up to 98%\nhumidity and temperatures as high as 70°C. They feature front-facing control\ncircuits for enhanced wiring accessibility and precision, user-friendly\none-click connection technology that slashes installation time by 75%,\nEverLink main power connections that mitigate the loosening effects of shock\nor vibration, wide-band coil technology capable of accepting 24–500VAC/DC\ninputs, and safety features designed to mitigate fire risks. This range is\nalso compatible with auxiliary contacts, overload relays, and connection\naccessories, which helps reduce part variation across machines and facilities,\nease replacement, and simplify spare‑parts strategies. Additional advantages\ninclude up to 80% greater energy efficiency, up to 69% carbon savings per\nunit, and 15% operational cost savings all backed by rigorous testing.\n * Moxa EDS-205 Series unmanaged Industrial Ethernet switches\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=608024777&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Findustrial-data-communications%2Fethernet-switches%2Funmanaged-ethernet-switches%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522series%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522EDS-200%2BSeries%2522%252C%2522label%2522%253A%2522EDS-200%2BSeries%2522%257D%255D%252C%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522MOXA%2522%252C%2522label%2522%253A%2522MOXA%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=Moxa+EDS-205+Series+unmanaged+Industrial+Ethernet+switches)\n\n. Designed to reduce communication-related faults at the cabinet level, these\ncompact, rugged, and reliable entry-level switches provide robust protection\nagainst shock, vibration, EMI, overload currents, and reverse polarity. They\nalso accelerate fault isolation, improve MRO processes, and deliver dependable\nconnectivity without the overhead of managed networks. They support 10/100\nMb/s communication across five RJ45 ports that automatically negotiate\ntransmission speeds and support full and half-duplex, medium-dependent\ninterface (MDI), and MDI-crossover (MDIX) functionality, which helps simplify\ninstallation and minimize setup errors. Their IP30, DIN-rail-mounted housings\nare equipped with LED status indicators for visual diagnostics and a removable\nthree-contact terminal block that helps optimize space, simplify\ntroubleshooting, support prewiring and hot swapping, and enable fast\nmaintenance and replacement. They also offer broadcast storm protection, which\nprevents network failures caused by excessive, looping broadcast traffic,\nexhibit low power consumption (0.77W max.), which enables efficient control\npanel designs, and support store‑and‑forward switching, which improves\ndata integrity and helps maintain stable network performance.\nPartner with RS to reduce your MRO spend without sacrificing quality\n\nReducing control panel lifecycle costs without sacrificing quality requires a\npanel‑centric MRO strategy built on reliable, serviceable, and standardized\ncomponents. Selecting high-quality, industrial-grade relays\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=3320460832&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Frelays%2F%3Fpage%3D1&a=relays)\n, AC/DC power supplies\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=598376447&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fpower-products%2Fpower-supply-ac-dc-power-supplies%2F%3Fpage%3D1&a=AC%2FDC+power+supplies)\n, contactors\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=4256696451&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Findustrial-controls%2Fcontactors-accessories%2F&a=contactors)\n, and Industrial Ethernet switches\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=872563147&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Findustrial-data-communications%2Fethernet-switches%2F%3Fpage%3D1&a=Industrial+Ethernet+switches)\ncan help your industrial MRO teams reduce the risk of downtime, simplify and\nspeed up maintenance, and achieve predictable long‑term performance.\n\nRS supports panel-centric MRO strategies with an extensive portfolio of\nfield‑tested and proven control panel components from trusted suppliers,\nincluding cost‑effective RS PRO products\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=2179610830&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fbrand%2Frs-pro%2F&a=RS+PRO+products)\ndesigned to deliver industrial-grade reliability and durability. RS also\nsupports panel-centric MRO strategies by helping organizations streamline\npurchasing and inventory management with its integrated eProcurement services\nthat reduce administrative effort and purchasing friction; are compatible with\nall major platforms, including Oracle, SAP, and Ariba; and offer round‑trip\npunchout, electronic catalogs, and electronic PO and invoice delivery — all\nsupported by a dedicated team of RS experts.\n\nFor more information about cost‑effective industrial control panel solutions\nfrom RS — including RS PRO power relays\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=993413515&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Frelays%2Fpower-relays%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522American%2BZettler%2B%252F%2BRS%2BPRO%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522RS%2BPRO%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=RS+PRO+power+relays)\nand relay sockets\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=151838610&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Frelays%2Frelay-accessories%2Frelay-sockets%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522Custom%2BConnector%2B%252F%2BRS%2BPRO%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522RS%2BPRO%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=relay+sockets)\n, Phoenix Contact QUINT POWER power supplies\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=2231717391&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fpower-products%2Fpower-supply-ac-dc-power-supplies%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522series%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522Quint%2BPower%2BSeries%2522%252C%2522label%2522%253A%2522Quint%2BPower%2BSeries%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=Phoenix+Contact+QUINT+POWER+power+supplies)\n, Schneider Electric TeSys Deca contactors\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=2969109324&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Findustrial-controls%2Fcontactors-accessories%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522Schneider%2BElectric%2522%252C%2522label%2522%253A%2522Schneider%2BElectric%2522%257D%255D%252C%2522series%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522TeSys%2BD%2BSeries%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522TeSys%2BDeca%2BAdvanced%2BSeries%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522TeSys%2BDeca%2BSeries%2522%257D%255D%257D%26page%3D1&a=Schneider+Electric+TeSys+Deca+contactors)\n, and Moxa EDS‑205 series unmanaged Ethernet switches\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=2170197696&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Findustrial-data-communications%2Fethernet-switches%2Funmanaged-ethernet-switches%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522series%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522EDS-200%2BSeries%2522%252C%2522label%2522%253A%2522EDS-200%2BSeries%2522%257D%255D%252C%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522MOXA%2522%252C%2522label%2522%253A%2522MOXA%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=Moxa+EDS%E2%80%91205+series+unmanaged+Ethernet+switches)\n— visit the links embedded here and check out the new RS Expert Advice\narticle, \"Simplify industrial control panel MRO without sacrificing quality\"\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=515764980&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fexpert%2Fsimplify-industrial-control-panel-mro-without-sacrificing-quality%2F&a=%22Simplify+industrial+control+panel+MRO+without+sacrificing+quality%22)\nby Jeff Clonts, the Technical Product Support Manager for Value-Added\nSolutions at RS. 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All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn7zfFJ2a","title":"RS supports panel-centric MRO strategies that deliver savings without sacrificing quality","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"9630","created":"2026-06-17T14:11:00.047Z","tickers":["9630"],"exchange":"","article_body":"RS supports panel-centric MRO strategies that deliver savings without sacrificing quality\n\nPR Newswire\n\nFORT WORTH, Texas, June 17, 2026\n\nReducing control panel lifecycle costs without sacrificing quality requires a\npanel-centric MRO strategy built on reliable, serviceable, and standardized\ncomponents. RS supports these strategies with an extensive selection of\nhigh-quality, industrial-grade control panel components, expert technical\nsupport, and value-added services.\n\nFORT WORTH, Texas, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RS\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=4150022013&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2F&a=RS)\n, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial\ncustomers, supports panel-centric MRO strategies with an extensive selection\nof high-quality standardized, serviceable control panel components engineered,\ntested, and proven to reduce industrial control panel lifecycle costs without\nsacrificing quality or performance.\n\nSustainable MRO savings and operational efficiency depend on control panel simplification and standardization.\nThe high downstream cost of \"low-cost\" control panel components\n\nControl panels are indispensable for industrial automation — integrating the\npower distribution, control logic, motor switching, and industrial\ncommunications components that essentially serve as the brains and central\nnervous systems of these systems within a single protected enclosure. When\nthese systems fail, unplanned downtime quickly escalates beyond the cabinet\nitself. Equipment stops, diagnostics are lost, and recovery efforts often\ncascade across production lines and critical infrastructure, which can result\nin 5–20% reductions in overall productive capacity\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=3742042890&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.deloitte.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fservices%2Fconsulting%2Fservices%2Fpredictive-maintenance-and-the-smart-factory.html%23%3A%7E%3Atext%3DPoor%2520maintenance%2520strategies%2520can%2520reduce%2520an%2520asset%25E2%2580%2599s%2520overall%2520productive%2520capacity%2520by%25205%2525%2520to%252020%2525&a=5%E2%80%9320%25+reductions+in+overall+productive+capacity)\nwith costs compounding as operational complexity increases.\n\nDespite these risks, conventional MRO cost-reduction efforts frequently focus\non reducing upfront component prices. But while lower-priced relays, power\nsupplies, contactors, and networking hardware may provide short-term savings,\nthey often increase total cost of ownership (TCO) through premature failures,\nprolonged troubleshooting cycles, emergency repairs, and spare-parts\nproliferation.\n\nSustainable MRO savings depends on control panel simplification and\nstandardization — not reactive fixes that introduce long‑term\ninefficiency. This is especially true given industrial organizations' growing\nreliance on stable electrical and communication infrastructure. As facilities\nbecome more automated, networked, and data-driven, even intermittent faults\ncan require repeated maintenance and negatively impact productive capacity.\nAnd these increasingly dynamic industrial uptime demands don't exist in a\nvacuum; they have to be balanced against persistent skilled labor shortages\nand procurement constraints, ranging from tight budgets to logistics and\nadministrative inefficiencies.\n\nPanel-centric standardization drives real MRO cost savings without sacrificing\nquality\n\nRS supports sustainable MRO lifecycle savings by helping industrial customers\nadopt panel-centric strategies that prioritize high‑quality standardized,\nserviceable control panel components proven to facilitate simple, repeatable,\nand proactive maintenance processes in discrete and process manufacturing,\nenergy and utilities, and facilities and intralogistics operations. Popular\nselections from the RS portfolio include:\n\n * RS PRO power relays\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=993413515&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Frelays%2Fpower-relays%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522American%2BZettler%2B%252F%2BRS%2BPRO%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522RS%2BPRO%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=RS+PRO+power+relays)\n\nand\nrelay sockets\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=151838610&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Frelays%2Frelay-accessories%2Frelay-sockets%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522Custom%2BConnector%2B%252F%2BRS%2BPRO%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522RS%2BPRO%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=relay+sockets)\n\n. Designed to support standardized, serviceable control panel architectures\nacross a wide range of industrial applications, this broad range of\nelectromechanical and solid-state relays, sockets, and accessories delivers\ndependable switching performance that reduces downtime risk and is widely\navailable from stock, ensuring long-term supply continuity. Their standardized\nform factors and socketed installation options simplify MRO processes, support\ncleaner panel layouts, and reduce spare parts complexity across facilities to\nhelp keep lifecycle costs low while maintaining the high quality and\nreliability modern automation systems demand.\n * Phoenix Contact QUINT POWER power supplies\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=2231717391&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fpower-products%2Fpower-supply-ac-dc-power-supplies%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522series%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522Quint%2BPower%2BSeries%2522%252C%2522label%2522%253A%2522Quint%2BPower%2BSeries%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=Phoenix+Contact+QUINT+POWER+power+supplies)\n\n. Designed to maximize system uptime, these power supplies support all load\nsituations and DC fuse types and feature preventive function monitoring,\nstatic and dynamic boost, and power reserve capabilities, selective fuse\nbreaking (SFB) technology, integrated gas discharge tubes, and more than 20ms\nof mains failure buffer time to prevent failures and provide a high level of\nimmunity to electrical disturbances. They also feature robust metal housings\nwith primary-switched topologies for galvanic isolation and a wide range of\nrated operating temperatures (-40°C to +70°C) to ensure optimal performance\nin harsh industrial environments and satisfy SIL functional safety\nrequirements to ensure reliable performance and standards compliance.\nAdditionally, select models support fieldbus communications and IO-Link\nprotocols that facilitate access to diagnostic data, reduce troubleshooting\nexpenses, and improve system availability.\n * Schneider Electric TeSys Deca contactors\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=2969109324&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Findustrial-controls%2Fcontactors-accessories%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522Schneider%2BElectric%2522%252C%2522label%2522%253A%2522Schneider%2BElectric%2522%257D%255D%252C%2522series%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522TeSys%2BD%2BSeries%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522TeSys%2BDeca%2BAdvanced%2BSeries%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522TeSys%2BDeca%2BSeries%2522%257D%255D%257D%26page%3D1&a=Schneider+Electric+TeSys+Deca+contactors)\n\n. Designed to facilitate Industry 4.0 digitalization and electrification\ntrends, these durable, standardized contactors feature form factors that are\neasy to integrate into motor starters and control circuits, up to 20% smaller\nthan competing solutions, and ruggedized for harsh environments with up to 98%\nhumidity and temperatures as high as 70°C. They feature front-facing control\ncircuits for enhanced wiring accessibility and precision, user-friendly\none-click connection technology that slashes installation time by 75%,\nEverLink main power connections that mitigate the loosening effects of shock\nor vibration, wide-band coil technology capable of accepting 24–500VAC/DC\ninputs, and safety features designed to mitigate fire risks. This range is\nalso compatible with auxiliary contacts, overload relays, and connection\naccessories, which helps reduce part variation across machines and facilities,\nease replacement, and simplify spare‑parts strategies. Additional advantages\ninclude up to 80% greater energy efficiency, up to 69% carbon savings per\nunit, and 15% operational cost savings all backed by rigorous testing.\n * Moxa EDS-205 Series unmanaged Industrial Ethernet switches\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=608024777&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Findustrial-data-communications%2Fethernet-switches%2Funmanaged-ethernet-switches%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522series%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522EDS-200%2BSeries%2522%252C%2522label%2522%253A%2522EDS-200%2BSeries%2522%257D%255D%252C%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522MOXA%2522%252C%2522label%2522%253A%2522MOXA%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=Moxa+EDS-205+Series+unmanaged+Industrial+Ethernet+switches)\n\n. Designed to reduce communication-related faults at the cabinet level, these\ncompact, rugged, and reliable entry-level switches provide robust protection\nagainst shock, vibration, EMI, overload currents, and reverse polarity. They\nalso accelerate fault isolation, improve MRO processes, and deliver dependable\nconnectivity without the overhead of managed networks. They support 10/100\nMb/s communication across five RJ45 ports that automatically negotiate\ntransmission speeds and support full and half-duplex, medium-dependent\ninterface (MDI), and MDI-crossover (MDIX) functionality, which helps simplify\ninstallation and minimize setup errors. Their IP30, DIN-rail-mounted housings\nare equipped with LED status indicators for visual diagnostics and a removable\nthree-contact terminal block that helps optimize space, simplify\ntroubleshooting, support prewiring and hot swapping, and enable fast\nmaintenance and replacement. They also offer broadcast storm protection, which\nprevents network failures caused by excessive, looping broadcast traffic,\nexhibit low power consumption (0.77W max.), which enables efficient control\npanel designs, and support store‑and‑forward switching, which improves\ndata integrity and helps maintain stable network performance.\nPartner with RS to reduce your MRO spend without sacrificing quality\n\nReducing control panel lifecycle costs without sacrificing quality requires a\npanel‑centric MRO strategy built on reliable, serviceable, and standardized\ncomponents. Selecting high-quality, industrial-grade relays\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=3320460832&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Frelays%2F%3Fpage%3D1&a=relays)\n, AC/DC power supplies\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=598376447&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fpower-products%2Fpower-supply-ac-dc-power-supplies%2F%3Fpage%3D1&a=AC%2FDC+power+supplies)\n, contactors\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=4256696451&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Findustrial-controls%2Fcontactors-accessories%2F&a=contactors)\n, and Industrial Ethernet switches\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=872563147&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Findustrial-data-communications%2Fethernet-switches%2F%3Fpage%3D1&a=Industrial+Ethernet+switches)\ncan help your industrial MRO teams reduce the risk of downtime, simplify and\nspeed up maintenance, and achieve predictable long‑term performance.\n\nRS supports panel-centric MRO strategies with an extensive portfolio of\nfield‑tested and proven control panel components from trusted suppliers,\nincluding cost‑effective RS PRO products\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=2179610830&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fbrand%2Frs-pro%2F&a=RS+PRO+products)\ndesigned to deliver industrial-grade reliability and durability. RS also\nsupports panel-centric MRO strategies by helping organizations streamline\npurchasing and inventory management with its integrated eProcurement services\nthat reduce administrative effort and purchasing friction; are compatible with\nall major platforms, including Oracle, SAP, and Ariba; and offer round‑trip\npunchout, electronic catalogs, and electronic PO and invoice delivery — all\nsupported by a dedicated team of RS experts.\n\nFor more information about cost‑effective industrial control panel solutions\nfrom RS — including RS PRO power relays\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=993413515&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Frelays%2Fpower-relays%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522American%2BZettler%2B%252F%2BRS%2BPRO%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522RS%2BPRO%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=RS+PRO+power+relays)\nand relay sockets\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=151838610&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Frelays%2Frelay-accessories%2Frelay-sockets%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522Custom%2BConnector%2B%252F%2BRS%2BPRO%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522RS%2BPRO%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=relay+sockets)\n, Phoenix Contact QUINT POWER power supplies\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=2231717391&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fpower-products%2Fpower-supply-ac-dc-power-supplies%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522series%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522Quint%2BPower%2BSeries%2522%252C%2522label%2522%253A%2522Quint%2BPower%2BSeries%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=Phoenix+Contact+QUINT+POWER+power+supplies)\n, Schneider Electric TeSys Deca contactors\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=2969109324&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Findustrial-controls%2Fcontactors-accessories%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522Schneider%2BElectric%2522%252C%2522label%2522%253A%2522Schneider%2BElectric%2522%257D%255D%252C%2522series%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522TeSys%2BD%2BSeries%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522TeSys%2BDeca%2BAdvanced%2BSeries%2522%257D%252C%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522TeSys%2BDeca%2BSeries%2522%257D%255D%257D%26page%3D1&a=Schneider+Electric+TeSys+Deca+contactors)\n, and Moxa EDS‑205 series unmanaged Ethernet switches\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=2170197696&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Findustrial-data-communications%2Fethernet-switches%2Funmanaged-ethernet-switches%2F%3Frefinements%3D%257B%2522series%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522EDS-200%2BSeries%2522%252C%2522label%2522%253A%2522EDS-200%2BSeries%2522%257D%255D%252C%2522brands%2522%253A%255B%257B%2522value%2522%253A%2522MOXA%2522%252C%2522label%2522%253A%2522MOXA%2522%257D%255D%257D&a=Moxa+EDS%E2%80%91205+series+unmanaged+Ethernet+switches)\n— visit the links embedded here and check out the new RS Expert Advice\narticle, \"Simplify industrial control panel MRO without sacrificing quality\"\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=515764980&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fexpert%2Fsimplify-industrial-control-panel-mro-without-sacrificing-quality%2F&a=%22Simplify+industrial+control+panel+MRO+without+sacrificing+quality%22)\nby Jeff Clonts, the Technical Product Support Manager for Value-Added\nSolutions at RS. For more information about industrial control panels, check\nout other relevant RS Expert Advice content\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=2664896343&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fexpert%3Fs%3Dcontrol%2520panels&a=check+out+other+relevant+RS+Expert+Advice+content)\n. For assistance identifying, standardizing, procuring, and maintaining\ncontrol panel solutions sure to simplify your MRO without sacrificing quality,\nplease contact your local RS representative at 1.866.433.5722 or reach out\nto the RS technical support team\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=3342194451&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Flp%2Fcontact-us%2Ftechnical-support&a=the+RS+technical+support+team)\n.\n\nPR Image Download:\nRS Cost-Saving Panels for Industrial MRO PR.jpg\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=3336018995&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F12zxQ1I0dkv6wkQKWqM0xdFI2nx0RwGEF%2Fview%3Fusp%3Ddrive_link&a=RS+Cost-Saving+Panels+for+Industrial+MRO+PR.jpg)\n\nAbout RS\nRS is a high-service global product and service solutions provider for\nindustrial customers, enabling them to operate efficiently and\nsustainably. We operate in 33 markets, stock over 875,000 industrial and\nspecialist products, and list an additional five million relevant for our\nindustrial customers, sourced from over 2,500 suppliers. This extensive range\nsupports our customers across the industrial lifecycle of designing, building,\nand maintaining equipment and operations. We enhance their experience through\na tailored service model, leveraging our efficient physical, digital, and\nprocess infrastructure sustainably. We combine a technically led and digitally\nenabled approach with an exceptional team of experts; ultimately, it's our\npeople that make the difference. Our purpose, making amazing happen for a\nbetter world, reflects our focus on delivering results for people, planet, and\nprofit.\n\nRS Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange with stock ticker RS1, and\nin the year ended March 31, 2026, reported revenue of $3,871.07 million. For\nmore information, please visit https://www.rsgroup.com/\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=3329476583&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rsgroup.com%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rsgroup.com%2F)\nor connect with us on LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=1037743050&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fwearersgroup%2F&a=LinkedIn)\nor X (Twitter)\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=4024955088&u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FWeAreRSGroup&a=X+(Twitter))\n.\n\nAbout RS in the Americas\nIn the Americas region, RS stocks more than 250,000 industrial and electronic\nproducts from more than 700 trusted suppliers\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=3582233510&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Flinecard%2F&a=700+trusted+suppliers)\n. These solutions cover categories extending from automation and control\nequipment to interconnect, passive, active, and electromechanical components\nand include more than 90,000 high-quality, competitively priced RS PRO\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4713649-1&h=3906522856&u=https%3A%2F%2Fus.rs-online.com%2Fbrand%2Frs-pro%2F&a=RS+PRO)\nproducts. 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