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A new era for MRO

Rubix has expanded its capability within the UK, marking an industry-wide shift in how manufacturers can approach performance, reliability and supply.

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All Energy 2026

Rubix will showcase their range of core products and specialist services at All Energy 2026.

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ERIKS UK & Ireland Acquisition

As part of our growth strategy Rubix has completed the acquisition of ERIKS UK & Ireland.

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Food Grade Air Treatment Guide

With food hygiene concerns in food manufacturing hitting the news, it's time to demystify ISO standards for compressed air used in food manufacturing.

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Blogs

fenner groove pulley gauge BLOG

Below the belt

Traditionally, the cure for an inefficient belt drive has been to simply replace the worn one with a new one.

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torque tool gasket BLOG

Talking Torqueing

When a gasket fails, the temptation is to replace it as quickly as possible to get your asset back up and running.

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rewind video BLOG

A record rewind for Rubix Industrial Services Chesterfield

The stator is part of a customer’s generator, driven by steam from the refining process. After several decades of service, it was at the end of its life and at risk of failure.

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fenner friction belt BLOG

A Question of Belt Timing

Though friction belts are the traditional choice, engineers are coming to realise that timing belts have several advantages.

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motor vpi BLOG

Can Pressure Be Good for Your Motors?

One of the weakest points of a motor in an aggressive environment is the winding.

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Steam trap testing by specialist technician BLOG

Don't get caught in the steam trap

The cost of producing steam, and steam's value to production processes, is well known.

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row of industrial gearboxes BLOG

Industrial Gearboxes: Unsung Heroes

Heavy-duty helical, bevel, worm and planetary gearboxes are among the most common pieces of equipment used in many different industrial applications

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Archimedes screw BLOG

When Archimedes was screwed

The Archimedes screw has been doing a great job of lifting and transporting fluids and powders since the time of, well, Archimedes

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Manufacture of cement inside the building of the plant BLOG

Remember, remember, the 5th of November?

One customer will remember Bonfire Night 2022 for a very long time. Because that’s when Rubix Industrial Services helped prevent six weeks' production

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data centre BLOG

Revealed: the secrets behind your data

Next time you save a document to the cloud, make an internet search or browse a website, think about this

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image BLOG

Only one bearing beats the SKF Explorer SRB

When the SKF Explorer self-aligning roller bearing was launched almost 25 years ago, it was ground-breaking.

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Water company aerator BLOG

When what goes around doesn't come around

Bearing failures on a water company’s rotary aerators were coming around far too often. So they asked Rubix Industrial services for help

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Baby girl hands with colorful plastic blocks on light blue table background. Closeup. Toys of development for little kids. Point of view shot. Top down view. BLOG

Meet the new kid on the plummer block

It’s been 20 years at least since the design of plummer block housings was last improved.

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People riding amusement park ride BLOG

Scream if you wanna go more reliably!

There aren’t many customer locations that leave Rubix Industrial Services’ engineers with their hearts in their mouths

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Industrial pump used in confectionery manufacturing BLOG

The no seal of approval

A confectionery manufacturer was losing almost as much of a key ingredient onto their factory floor as made it into their product.

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electric motor rotor of stock. BLOG

100% service for 1% of the motor market

Of all the motors in operation in the UK, less than 1% are DC motors. But that doesn’t mean they deserve service that’s anything less than 100%

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Close-up of a sleek, spinning electric motor with vibrant green and yellow light trails, showcasing modern engineering and technology in motion. BLOG

Hybrid Ceramic Bearings give electric motors a boost

Electric motor manufacturers and end-users are constantly searching for improvements in motor efficiency and performance. Hybrid ceramic bearings from SKF provide new possibilities.

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Aye, Aye, Capstan

When one of the Royal Navy’s warships needs maintenance, it pops into dry dock. But when you’re manoeuvring something which weighs tens of thousands of tonnes, perhaps ‘pops’ isn’t the right word.

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The early warning system for your pumps

Would you run your car without ever keeping an eye on the mpg? If you run your pumps without fluid monitoring, that’s effectively what you’re doing with these important assets.

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Distribution and Engineering Regional Hub BLOG

Haydock - A Super Servo Service

Have you ever considered how your metal cutting machines create that precise motion for milling or bending those perfect lines in hard surfaces during metal fabrication processes?

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Should your seal be X-rated?

When is an X-ring seal better than an O-ring? Are they interchangeable? And which should you choose for your application?

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Case Studies

CASE STUDY

Engineering Services

How forensic engineering turned a generator breakdown into a long-term asset strategy.

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CASE STUDY

Supply Chain

Operators are taking greater control of procurement, inventory and component lifecycle management.

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CASE STUDY

Wind Turbine

Rubix launched a dedicated Yaw Gearbox Cell at its Centre of Excellence for Renewables in Aberdeen.

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Events

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All Energy 2026

Join Rubix UK at one of the leading industrial and renewable energy exhibitions.

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EVENT

Water Equipment Show 2026

Meet the Rubix engineering team at the UK's leading water industry exhibition.

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EVENT

Smart Manufacturing 2026

Visit Rubix to discover the latest industrial maintenance and engineering solutions.

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