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Document Number OBNPCL2401 – 18 June 2024

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing variants of its InstantAir 1/2” range. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.

Part Numbers to be discontinued:
AA5913   InstantAir 1/2 Adaptor Swivel 12.7mm (1/2) i/d Hose Tailpiece

AC59V  InstantAir 1/2 Coupling 12.7mm (1/2) i/d Hose Tailpiece

Alternative Part Numbers:
AA5904  InstantAir 1/2 Adaptor Swivel Male Thread G 1/2

Users call for more units at Britain’s beaches and lakes

PCL’s SUP Inflation Station is transforming the UK paddleboarding experience, with lovers of the watersport blown away by its ability to save them time and energy. 

Launched in 2023, in partnership with Red Paddle Co, the innovative unit is capable of inflating a standard 3-metre-long paddleboard to 15 PSI in under 5 minutes. This takes the pain out of pumping, leaving users full of energy to get swiftly and safely out on the water. 

Pneumatic Components Limited (PCL), the world-leading brand for tyre inflation and compressed air products, has extended a traditionally warm Yorkshire welcome to its new subsidiary company, UK valve manufacturer Colson X-Cel Ltd.

The purchase of the globally respected manufacturer of industrial valves for the control and regulation of liquids and gases officially completed on 5th June.

PCL’s ultimate shareholder INDUS Holding AG said Rotherham-based Colson will further strengthen INDUS’s international strategy of local-for-local manufacturing. The medium-sized company has around 40 employees, generates annual sales of around £6m, and has been an established, key supplier of valves to the chemical, offshore, oil and gas industries since the 1990s.

Colson’s range of double block and bleed and instrument valves are machined, assembled,

This is the official notification that the TDG16 Tyre Tread Depth Gauge is changing. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates, and how to identify the change.

PCL’s SUP Inflation Station is set to make even bigger waves in the world of watersports with the help of new distributor SUP-air Cymru.

Mobile ‘showcase’ will take products and training to customers, trade shows and open days

PCL has invested in a brand new ‘Demo Van’ to showcase its world-leading pneumatic solutions and inflation technology.  

Its primary use will be to provide live demonstrations of products at customer premises, whilst also enhancing training on new and existing products. 

PCL already provides bespoke training for distributors on new and existing products; however the van will allow a close-up view with hands-on learning.