PCL Product Advice

How to find your vehicles recommended tyre pressure

Unsure what your tyre pressure should be? In this article, we explain where you can find your recommended tyre pressure in your vehicle.

There’s a few places that you may find your vehicles recommended tyre pressure:

• On the drivers (or passengers) door
• Inside the fuel cap
• In your vehicle handbook

After 60+ years of designing and manufacturing Couplings and Adaptors, PCL acquired the Broomwade coupling business in 2001...

Which PCL coupling can be used outdoors?

For outdoor or specialist applications such as non-spark, damp or high condensation environments, PCL's AC32 Non-Corrodible Coupling is recommended. 

The AC32 has been manufactured in our state-of-the-art factory for over 20 years and proudly carries the ‘Made in Sheffield’ mark of origin and quality. 

This Non-Corrodible Coupling has evolved from PCL's Standard Coupling

What is the difference between the 60 and 100 Series?

PCL have been manufacturing the 60 Series and 100 Series for 60 years. Both series are manufactured in our state-of-the-art factory and proudly carry the ‘Made in Sheffield’ mark of origin and quality.

The 60 and 100 Series have many similarities, including the swivel feature to prevent hose kinking and a double action mechanism, making them ideal for fixed and trailing hose applications in garage, tyre shop and industrial environments. However, it is

XF-Euro Vs 100 Series. Which Coupling Series do I need for my high flow application?

Two of our most popular high flow couplings and adaptors are the XF-Euro and the 100 Series. Both series are manufactured in our state-of-the-art factory and proudly carry the ‘Made in Sheffield’ mark of origin and quality. The 100 series is the oldest range between the two as we began to manufacture this range in the 1960s, while the XF-Euro

Winter Car Safety Checks for driving in dangerous conditions

During Winter it’s important to make sure your car is prepared for every situation. Here are our 10 winter car safety checks that you should consider before setting off into the ice and snow.

1. Check your tyres

Under-inflated

Get Your Workshop Ready for Winter

The clocks have gone back and the nights are getting darker, but for those running workshops the biggest hazard caused by winter’s arrival is the cold. 

Here is PCL’s guide to preparing your workshop and equipment for falling temperatures. 

Thickening oil 

Problem: Lower temperatures can interfere with oil viscosity, causing it to thicken. For those relying on an oil bath-design

Known as the fourth utility, compressed air is a flexible and safer solution for a huge range of applications that many may not have even considered before. 

With a compressor, there is no need for a power tool, a pneumatic one can do the job just as well, if not better. Bringing multiple benefits to the domestic and professional user, from hammering and sawing to spray-painting and tyre inflation, compressed air is easy to use and can boost productivity.

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