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February 09, 2024
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.
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January 09, 2024
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
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December 14, 2023
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 GunAlternative Part Numbers:
NoneProduct Sales Obsolete Date:
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November 01, 2023
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.
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October 25, 2023
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.
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October 24, 2023
60 Years of the 60 Series: The history of the 60 Series and 100 Series Couplings
On the 60th 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?
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October 19, 2023
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.
Watch the video
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
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October 16, 2023
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.