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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,

Pneumatic Components (PCL), the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of pneumatic and tyre inflation systems, is exhibiting at Automechanika Birmingham (5 – 7 June 2018) where it will showcase PCL’s tyre inflation and compressed air products alongside the TECALEMIT range of garage equipment.

Sheffield-based PCL is launching two new products under its PCL brand – the N72 Mobile Nitrogen Cart and the QUBE Series 2 – to the UK market at the leading automotive aftermarket event. While for the TECALEMIT brand, the focus will be on the new mobile workshop ranges for fuel, oil and diesel emission fluid/AdBlue® with the TankQuick, and the new Lubetronic and BlueMobil, as well as a range of new pumps, nozzles and other equipment for garage workshops.

PCL is also encouraging Automechanika delegates to ‘Experience 80 Years of PCL Magic’, by visiting the stand as Sheffield-based close-up

PCL pumped to launch new forecourt inflation range at UNITI Expo

Pneumatic Components Ltd (PCL), the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of pneumatic and tyre inflation systems, is exhibiting at UNITI Expo, the leading trade fair for the retail petroleum sector in Europe, in Stuttgart (15 – 17 May 2018).

The Expo will be the global launchpad for PCL’s new forecourt inflation range for air and nitrogen, where it will showcase its Air Tower Unit, Air Podium, Nitrogen Tower, Nitrogen Podium, and Retail Diesel Emission Fluid Dispenser.

PCL’s Air Tower Unit features options for stainless steel or painted, compressor, retractable reels or coiled hose, water and screen wash. The latest version offers the choice of coin, token, or a brand new cashless payment option, reducing security risks and the cost of cash handling.

Pneumatic Components Ltd (PCL), the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of pneumatic and tyre inflation systems, is exhibiting at the inaugural ‘The Tire’ event in Cologne (29 May – 1 June 2018).

PCL will showcase its market-leading tyre inflation products including the MK4 series and brand-new innovations, the N72 mobile nitrogen cart, and QUBE Series 2, at The Tire, which is a new trade fair for tyres, wheels and car service specialists.

The brand new N72 Mobile Nitrogen Generation and Inflation Cart is 100 per cent ‘Made in Sheffield’ and combines the latest in high performance digital inflation technology with the cost-effective delivery of nitrogen. Capable of effective performance in the most demanding environments, it features the world’s leading pressure controller for calibrated accuracy. The N72 is smaller and lighter than other nitrogen inflation systems and has been designed with maximum mobility

Document Number PCN1801 – 09 April 2018

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is changing the specification of its APP234 3/4″ Impact Wrench. This notification provides information on the change, the important dates, and how to identify the change.

Items Affected:
The following part numbers will be affected by this change:
APP234

Description of Change:
Maximum Torque: 1,100 ft-lb / 1,490 Nm to 1,200 ft-lb / 1,620 Nm
Free Speed: 5,500 rpm to 5,750 rpm
Length: 222 mm to 218.9 mm
Weight: 5.2 kg to 3.23 kg
Average Air Consumption: 7.2 cfm / 204 l/min to 6.9 cfm / 195 l/min
Vibration: 3.24 m/s² to 9.18 m/s²
Sound: 97.9 dBa to 99.8 dBa

Reason for Change:
Product improvement from customer feedback.

Anticipated impact on fit, form, function or reliability:

Document Number OBNPCL1801 – January 2018

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is discontinuing certain variants of the NEXUS Nitrogen Units. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates and the end-of-life purchase information.

The NTDA Tyre Industry Conference has been a success yet again in 2017, and Simon Shorter, Sales Director (OE & End User Sales) for world-leading pneumatics and tyre inflation manufacturer PCL, presented visitors with a compelling argument for accurate tyre pressure:

You probably wash your car more frequently than you check tyre pressures – yet a shocking 35% of tyres are being driven at least 8 psi below the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation.

Since it is the tyre’s air that carries the majority of the load, it is absolutely vital that tyres are inflated correctly, and PCL’s “Driven by Air” products are designed to manage, measure, control and dispense gases using innovative technology.

Key areas for discussion at the event were safety, fuel consumption, tyre performance, logistics and revenue generation.

In his presentation to delegates from the tyre manufacturing, wholesale, retail and associated sectors, Simon explained: