Blog
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June 06, 2023
After 60+ years of designing and manufacturing Couplings and Adaptors, PCL acquired the Broomwade coupling business in 2001...
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May 31, 2023
PCL has high praise for a cohort of business students at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) after collaborating with them on market research for a brand new product.
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May 11, 2023
Obsolete Notification – Air Drill 10mm (3/8") Chuck
Document Number OBNPCL2303 – 11 May 2023
This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing its APT401 Air Drill 10mm (3/8") Chuck. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.
Part Numbers to be discontinued:
APT401 Air Drill 10mm (3/8") ChuckAlternative Part Numbers:
APT401R Reversible Air Drill 10mm (3/8") ChuckReason:
Superseded by the APT401R which is reversible.Product Sales Obsolete Date:
Discontinued when current stocks are exhausted.
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April 27, 2023
PCL continues to lead the way with innovative products for new markets with the launch of the Digital Bicycle Tyre Inflator.
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April 20, 2023
Obsolete Notification – 1" Heavy Duty Impact Wrench
Document Number OBNPCL2302 – 20 April 2023
This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing its 1" Heavy Duty PRO Impact Wrench. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.
Part Numbers to be discontinued:
APT263 1" Heavy Duty PRO Impact WrenchAlternative Part Numbers:
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April 17, 2023
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
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April 11, 2023
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
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April 11, 2023
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