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October 19, 2023
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.
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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
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October 16, 2023
October is TyreSafe's Tyre Safety Month, and as proud supporters of TyreSafe, we want to use this month to raise awareness about tyre-related issues, how to prevent them, and what tools PCL has to offer that can help avoid any future problems.
In the video below, our South of England Area Sales Manager Michelle Foord highlights 5 reasons why drivers should be checking their tyres at least once a month and before long journeys.
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September 29, 2023
Powering up distributors in the motor factor industry
Tyre inflation expert PCL prides itself on helping customers flourish and in recent years the focus has been on supporting customers on the post-pandemic road to recovery whilst gearing up for changes in the automotive industry.
PCL’s Partner+ scheme provides distributors with an exclusive range of incentives, including advantageous trading terms along with bespoke marketing support. As one of the first to sign up for Partner+ in 2020, Northern Ireland-based motor factor buying group FG7 (Factor Group 7) has reported seeing benefits for its members.
Kevin O’Kane, FG7’s Managing Director has been confident that access to PCL’s extensive range of products, coupled
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September 28, 2023Designed to help users save their energy for sport instead of pumping, this ground-breaking inflation equipment is receiving rave reviews across the UK.
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September 12, 2023
The evolution of PCL’s Dial Handheld Tyre Inflators
PCL has been designing and manufacturing handheld tyre inflators since the first Vertex Linear Tyre Inflator (MK2) in 1945. PCL continued to develop their range of tyre inflation equipment and today the range features linear and dial analogue gauges, as well as digital.
On the 60 year anniversary of PCL’s first handheld dial tyre inflator, we explore the evolution of our dial anaologue gauges.
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August 29, 2023
The evolution of PCL's Forecourt Equipment
PCL has been designing and manufacturing equipment for use on Forecourts since the 1940s. Here’s a glimpse into the evolution of the range…
1940s
The journey begins with the Vertex air line gauge, better known as the MK2. Designed around the end of the Second World War in 1945, the MK2 was highly popular in garages and service stations for many years. PCL continued to develop Forecourt products for use with the MK2 gauge, such as the Air and Water post in the late 1940s. You can read
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August 23, 2023
Document Number OBNPCL2305 – 23 August 2023
This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing some variants of its Air Tools. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.
Part Numbers to be discontinued:
APM600 75mm (3") Mini Angle Cutter APM700 2" Mini Sander APT233 1/2" PRO Impact Wrench -
August 17, 2023
High performance SUP Inflator takes the pain out of pumping
Pneumatics expert PCL has teamed up with Red Paddle Co, the world's leading brand for inflatable Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), to launch a solution that gets paddleboarders swiftly and safely out on the water.
Together they have formed the perfect partnership for the creation of the dual-branded SUP Inflation Station range, for use at paddle boarding locations across the UK and worldwide.
Both companies have a global reputation for the design and manufacture of innovative, high quality products at their own UK facilities. Each is known for its customer-centric approach and dedication to excellence of product