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A glimpse into PCL's Hose Reels History

A staple of the highly-regarded PCL product range throughout the years has always been our Hose Reels. 

PCL has been manufacturing and supplying Compressed Air Hose Reels to workshops, tyre shops, forecourts, industrial applications around the world since the 1960s.

On the launch of our new Steel Hose Reels, we take a look at the history of PCL Hose Reels.

1960s-2000s

Document Number OBNPCL2306 – 14th December 2023

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing its Sand Blasting Gun. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.

Part Numbers to be discontinued:
SBG145100 Sand Blasting Gun

Alternative Part Numbers:
None

Product Sales Obsolete Date:
Discontinued with immediate effect

PCL is proud to reinforce its commitment to UK manufacturing and its home city’s history of steelmaking with the launch of the UK Standard Push Button Safety Coupling.

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 Business Development Manager Claire Tonks highlights the three tyre checks that drivers should be doing at least once a month and before long journeys.

60 Years of the 60 Series: The history of the 60 Series and 100 Series Couplings

On the 60^th anniversary of the launch of PCL’s 60 Series Couplings and Adaptors, we take a look at the history of both the 60 and 100 Series.

When did PCL start to manufacture the 60 Series and 100 Series Couplings and Adaptors?

PCL first started to manufacture the 60 Series Coupling

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

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.

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