Tyre Inflation Equipment

What is the difference between a 8v1 and 12v1 tyre valve connector?

There are basically two sizes of tyre valves in use; 8v1 and 12v1.

What is a linear inflator?

Whether you choose a linear, dial or digital style handheld inflator is down to your personal requirements in terms of performance and style.

PCL’s linear tyre inflators display a pressure reading on a horizontal scale, with the indicator position determined by the contraction of a carefully calibrated and sensitive spring delivered by the pressure in a tyre or other vessel.

The difference between open end and closed end tyre valve connectors

It is important when purchasing connectors to specify whether a closed or open-end type is required.

How to set up a mobile tyre fitting business

According to the British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA), around 50 million new tyres are supplied in the UK each year for use on cars, vans, trucks and buses, with tyre shops reporting a rise in demand for mobile tyre fitting services during the pandemic.

If you’re thinking of setting up a tyre fitting business, once you have the right vehicle, your main investment will be the equipment, and that’s where PCL can help. As the global leader in the design and manufacture of the most advanced and comprehensive portfolio of tyre inflation and compressed air products on the market, we can advise on the best and most cost-effective equipment used in tyre fitting at a customer’s home or business.

Who to target for mobile tyre fitting

But first, you will need to decide who your customers will

Why Nitrogen? High purity nitrogen has been used for decades in Nascar, Formula One, the Tour de France, the US Military, and many other applications where safety, speed and economy are vital. Using nitrogen as an alternative to air provides enhanced handling, improved fuel efficiency, extended tyre life, and most importantly, increased safety for all car users.

Checking tyre pressure doesn’t take long, all you need is an accurate gauge and a few minutes each month and before long journeys. Here's a quick guide on how to check your tyre pressure.

Checking a tyre tread depth doesn’t take long, all you need is an accurate gauge and a few minutes each month and before long journeys. Here's a quick guide on how to measure your tyre's tread depth.

There are two core types of inflator: fixed - where the operator pre-sets the pressure then the inflator recognises when the set level is reached, and manual - where the operator determines both the required pressure and when the final pressure is reached.