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Pneumatic Components (PCL), the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of pneumatic and tyre inflation systems, is reminding drivers and fleet operators of the importance of having correctly inflated tyres this Tyre Safety Month (October).

From tyre lifespan, to safety and fuel economy, having too much or not enough air in tyres can have wide-ranging implications.

PCL says that some three per cent more fuel is used if the tyre inflation level is 6psi below what it should be. Furthermore, by regularly checking tyre pressures and making sure they are at 100 per cent of the manufacturer-recommended psi, the lifespan of the tyres is maximised, which also saves money.

TyreSafe, the UK charity which organises Tyre Safety Month, estimates that under-inflated tyres cost UK consumers £600m per year.

Under-inflated and defective tyres are the primary cause of most road traffic accidents. When tyres are not correctly

Document Number OBNPCL1802 – September 2018

This is the official notification that PCL is discontinuing the Jet Washers and Accessories range. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.

Part Numbers to be discontinued:
JW90CB01 – High Pressure Jet Washer with 1800W Motor
JW110ID01 – High Pressure Jet Washer with 2100W Induction Motor
JWS001 – Quick Connect Patio Cleaner
JWS002 – Rotary Brush
JWS003 – Fixed Brush
JWS004 – 5m Quick Connect Hose
JWS005 – Quick Connect Turbo Nozzle
JWS006 – Quick Connect Angle Turbo Nozzle
JWS007 – Jet Wash Accessory Gun Handle
JWS008 – Jet Wash Accessory Gun Lance
JWS009 – Jet Wash Accessory Quick Nozzle

Replacement Part Numbers:
None available

Product Sales Obsolete Date (Last Production Date):
Discontinued when current stocks are exhausted.

Pneumatic Components (PCL), the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of pneumatic and tyre inflation systems, has appointed Bryan Fincham to the role of Area Sales Manager to spearhead the business’ growth in the South.

Fincham, who has over twenty years’ experience in sales across various sectors including automotive and FMCG, will focus on increasing sales in the South of England through new and organic business development.

Meanwhile, Amy Jenkinson, a Sheffield Hallam University graduate, has joined full-time as Marketing Executive following a successful internship at PCL, which she undertook alongside her studies. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Marketing.

Simon Shorter, Sales Director at PCL, said: “Bryan has significant experience in the sales industry and a clear passion for delivering excellent customer service, so I am confident he will further grow our business in the South as we look to increase sales and deliver the next phase

Pneumatic Components (PCL), the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of pneumatic and tyre inflation systems, has partnered with Highways England in a series of tyre pressure safety events across England.

Held at motorway service stations, the events are designed to raise awareness of having correctly inflated tyres and highlight the potential consequences of over or under-inflated tyres.

Irene Stewart, Road Safety Engineer at Highways England, said: “Tyre-related incidents are a major problem on our motorway network and therefore it is critical that we get out there to raise awareness, and remind and encourage people to check the condition and pressure of their tyres on a regular basis.

“It’s alarming the sheer volume of people that think a slightly underinflated tyre won’t pose a problem, but combine this with other risk factors such as tread depth of less than 2mm, heavy rain, high winds or the need to quickly steer around an obstruction,

Document Number PCN1802 – 24 August 2018

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is changing the supplied quantities of its Heavy Duty Schrader Adaptors. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates, and how to identify the change.

Items Affected:
The following part numbers will be affected by this change:
ACAS201
ACAS202
ACAS203
ACAS204
ACAS205
ACAS206
ACAS207

Description of Change:
The adaptors will no longer be supplied by Schrader but will be manufactured by PCL.

Reason for Change:
In line with our continuous improvement programme and to improve stock availability.

Anticipated impact on fit, form, function or reliability:
None

Implementation Date:
Immediate effect – 24 August 2018

Pneumatic Components (PCL), the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of pneumatic and tyre inflation systems, has developed a unique, mobile tyre inflation solution for one of the largest fire and rescue services in the country.

Essex County Fire & Rescue Service (ECFRS) required a solution that would enable its fleet operators to inflate fire engine tyres up to the required psi, often 130psi or above, quickly, safely and efficiently.

Commercial fleets typically return to a single operating centre which has fixed air compressors and piped outlets. Although these ‘fixed’ installations deliver the higher pressures and volumes required for commercial fleets, it is cost prohibitive to install such systems at numerous rural or urban fire stations.

Garage forecourt inflation systems are only suited to cars, and with inflation pressures of 130psi (or higher) on many of ECFRS’s appliances, taking them to petrol stations is not a practical option.

Pneumatic Components (PCL), the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of pneumatic and tyre inflation systems, has launched a new and improved mobile nitrogen generation and inflation cart range.

The NEXUS N72 combines PCL’s world-renowned digital pressure advancements with modern membrane nitrogen technology for the cost-effective delivery of high purity nitrogen quickly and quietly.

The compact unit is 100 per cent ‘Made in Sheffield’ and is the latest technological innovation to be born out of PCL’s research and development team in Sheffield.

Half the size of a standard pressure swing adsorption (PSA) nitrogen system and around one third of the weight, the NEXUS N72 is powered by a rechargeable battery so it can easily be manoeuvred around workspaces. The innovative new unit is also capable of inflating different front and rear tyres,