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The Basics About Blowguns

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

Document Number OBNPCL2104 – 10 June 2021

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing the HRA3L01 Hose Reel. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.

Part Numbers to be discontinued:
HRA3L01     Workshop Pro Hose Reel, Air Hose, 10m of 10mm i/d Hose

Alternative Part Numbers:
HRA3L02     Workshop Pro Hose Reel, Air Hose, 15m of 10mm i/d Hose
HRA3L03     Workshop Pro Hose Reel, Air Hose, 20m of 10mm i/d Hose

Product Sales Obsolete Date:
Discontinued when current stocks are exhausted.

Pneumatics expert PCL has appointed a new Technical Sales Manager, Ben Kershaw, who will be responsible for growing sales and providing technical and product support in the petrol, automotive, industrial and fluid markets.

An experienced engineer, Ben has supported both internal and external stakeholders in technical management roles, most recently in renewable energy. During his career he has worked as a technical support engineer, delivering training, developing fault-finding guides and answering questions from engineers out in the field.

With a background in both mechanical and electrical engineering, Ben was attracted to the position at PCL as he is keen to use his mechanical skills in a sales-focused role within the automotive industry. He said:” This role offers a straight route back into that with a highly reputed company selling top quality products. Over the years I have come into contact with many people in various industries who buy equipment from PCL and highly

As PCL continues to expand despite the pandemic, the company has made a crucial addition to its ever-expanding team. In her new role of Assistant Category Manager, Jodie Mitchell will help strengthen PCL’s global reach as a leading distributor of innovative tyre inflation and compressed air products by growing and maximising the product range potential.

Sheffield-based tyre inflation and pneumatics expert PCL continues to expand its HQ operation with the appointment of a new Customer Service Team Leader.

Reporting to Sales Director Lee Wright, Nicola Slazak will be responsible for providing hands on support, whilst leading the team in delivering the excellent customer service for which PCL is renowned.

One of Nicola’s main priorities will be to work closely with PCL’s warehouse and production teams to help streamline processes and improve the communication flow back to customers. She will also focus on strengthening relationships within PCL’s expanding field sales team.

Born and bred in South Yorkshire, having grown up in Rotherham and recently moved to Sheffield, Nicola is familiar with PCL’s world-leading reputation for manufacturing high quality products backed up by first class customer service.

She aims to use her extensive background in customer service, retail and administration to ensure the team

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

Document Number OBNPCL2103 – 31 March 2021

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing certain variants of the TPG Tyre Pressure Gauges. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.

Part Numbers to be discontinued:
TPG4H01       Pocket Service Gauge, Twin Hold-On Head, 10-120 psi & 0.8-8.2 bar

Alternative Part Numbers:
TPG4H07       Service Gauge THO Head 10-120 psi & 0.8-8.2 bar (Blister Packed)

Product Sales Obsolete Date:
Immediate effect from March 2021.

PCL’s new improved Air Connector range scores a hat trick

Winning the seal of approval across all sales channels

PCL’s latest, most advanced range of air connectors is fast gaining a proven track record of success with distributors, OEMs and end users alike providing positive feedback.

Developed through extensive in-house and external testing, the new, improved design ensures zero air leakage, with a simple clockwise turn achieving an even stronger vice-like grip. Manufactured using the finest zinc alloy, aluminium and brass, the connectors are easy to operate, with a simple but effective thumb push button quickly releasing the tyre valve, reducing non-value-added time. Both hose tail fitting and female threaded versions are available.

They are already proving popular for