Workshop Equipment

Get Your Workshop Ready for Winter

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The clocks have gone back and the nights are getting darker, but for those running workshops the biggest hazard caused by winter’s arrival is the cold. 

Here is PCL’s guide to preparing your workshop and equipment for falling temperatures. 

 

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Thickening oil 

Problem: Lower temperatures can interfere with oil viscosity, causing it to thicken. For those relying on an oil bath-design

Where is compressed air used?

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The most common use for compressed air that springs to mind is manufacturing and in automotive applications - with tyre inflation likely top of the list.

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, PCL provides guidance on the best and most cost-effective equipment available and how to use it - even down to setting up your own mobile tyre fitting business.

Top 10 Tools for Father's Day DIY Gifts

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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.

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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

The Basics About Blowguns

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PCL’s versatile range of air blowguns are designed to be used in a wide range of applications. Here we look at the different types available and how to select the right one for your application.

Where are they used?

Commonly used in laboratories and manufacturing industries but also workshops and car body shops, for a range of jobs from tyre fitting to paint spraying. Blowguns are fitted to a compressed air line to produce a jet stream of air, they are used to quickly and efficiently clear equipment and surfaces of debris such as dust or chips, with the nozzle directing the air flow.

What is the law relating to using compressed air blowguns?

There is no current legislation relating to the use of blowguns, nor is there any specific legal restriction regarding

Why use an air treatment unit? Compressed air systems must be kept clean and dry to ensure continued reliability. Precise pressure control also keeps pneumatic systems operating efficiently. Unregulated, unfiltered, unlubricated air pressure can increase equipment wear, leading to reduced tool life and increased costs.