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A year of success for in-house designed safety blowguns

As PCL’s Ergo and Ergo Extreme reach their first birthday, the Sheffield-based pneumatics expert is proud to announce they’ve blown the competition away.

Created for strength, comfort and affordability, these better and best safety blowguns have proved a hit with customers, who have been impressed with the quality of design and performance. Based on a tried and tested UK design, these sturdy young additions to the PCL family have the brand’s DNA running right through them, from handle to tip.

Made from durable plastic that looks and feels good in the hand, they replaced the previous ‘best’

PCL's new Business Development Manager will drill down solutions for OEMs and End Users

As pneumatics expert PCL continues to develop its highly skilled team, Business Development Manager Claire Tonks is settling into her new role in charge of OEM and End User business.

Tasked with developing and growing new and existing customer accounts, Claire brings considerable expertise to PCL from previous positions in the energy, industrial and automotive markets.

Used to working closely with engineers and across all areas of business, Claire has in-depth knowledge of technical sales, and operates strategically to grow customer databases and increase company turnover.

Her focus on developing solutions that bring benefits for both the organisation and its customers

First tyre inflator manufacturer to obtain national CEM standards across the board

PCL has become the first and only manufacturer of tyre inflation equipment to obtain Spanish CEM (Centro Español de Metrologia) approvals for its full portfolio and operations.

Following the EU’s decision to rule against a unified directive for tyre inflation, manufacturers now have to apply for national standards within the EU.

PCL therefore committed itself to ensuring all of its products are officially certified for use on the Spanish market.

As well as securing approval for its digital inflation range, PCL’s mechanical gauges have also passed the legislative criteria; and scoring a first for the Spanish market, PCL’s state of the art factory and testing facility in Sheffield has been approved to verify its mechanical gauges.

PCL’s new ATT750 tyre inflator is small, light, user-friendly, and comes in a neat storage bag – perfect for tucking into a corner of the boot ready for when your tyres need inflating.

Heavy duty, 1/2 inch APP210S provides optimum performance and value

PCL’s drive to maximise its product range potential continues with the release of a new heavy duty 1/2" impact wrench boasting an impressive torque of 1400Nm.

Housed in a durable composite casing with forward and reverse modes, the APP210S features a high-performance twin hammer mechanism. Weighing 2.1kg with a 1/4" air inlet, the impact wrench is designed for safe and comfortable use, with speed adjustment and a non-slip, soft grip rubber handle for protection against the cold compressed air.

Despite reaching a speed of 7000RPM, this robust impact wrench benefits from low noise and vibration. Meanwhile its stylish design with the classic blue and grey PCL branding makes it a professional-looking

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is changing the RPR4H01 Recondition/Recalibration Service for the TE2. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates, and how to identify the change.

Top 10 Tools for Father's Day DIY Gifts

If you’re looking for Father’s Day gift ideas for a DIY enthusiast, look no further than PCL. We can equip you with the best option to suit the job in hand. From air tools to tyre inflators, this guide provides the top 10 gift ideas for DIY dads to suit a range of budgets, hobbies and levels of expertise.

1.  12v Tyre Inflator

This handy piece of kit is small, light, user-friendly, and comes in a neat storage bag is perfect for tucking into a corner of the boot ready for when tyres need inflating. This is a great gift for dads on the go and camping fans, keeping them and their families safe on road trips. Suitable for all car tyres, and ideal for SUVs and 4x4s, the powerful

How to use a multi-function unit on a forecourt

Multi-function units can be found at many petrol stations, EV forecourts, valeting centres and other retail locations, such as carparks, shopping centres, offices and fast food outlets.

They offer 2 or more services for users, these include tyre inflation, screenwash or water, vacuum or fragrance.

Using an air tower or multi-unit is very simple, but a surprising number of people don’t know how to use one to inflate their tyres or are not confident enough to use it themselves. This guide explains how to keep your tyres and screenwash topped up, as well as how to keep your vehicle clean and fresh using a multi-function unit.

Before you start

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