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April 06, 2022
Meet PCL's New Area Sales Manager for the Central Region - Simon Foxall
Simon Foxall has been appointed Area Sales Manager to cover Central England for tyre inflation and compressed air equipment manufacturer PCL.
Bringing expertise in driving sales through existing accounts and identifying new business opportunities and distribution gaps, Simon most recently managed key accounts for a wholesaler and manufacturer of industrial hardware products. He is delighted to secure his position with PCL, where he has received the customary warm welcome.
Simon said: “Everyone wants to give you help and advice. If you’ve got an issue, there is someone there to support you to resolve it, and that internal ethos follows right through to the service provided to customers.”
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March 23, 2022
PCL gears up for post-pandemic partnership development with new Key Account Manager
Sales professional, Andy Traynor, has joined pneumatics expert PCL as their new Key Accounts Manager, bringing extensive experience in the industrial tools retail market to the role.
After an initial period familiarising himself with the Sheffield-based company’s systems, processes and products, Andy is meeting valued customers across the UK.
He will be introduced to PCL’s key accounts by colleague Robert Gardner, who is working closely with Andy to ensure a smooth handover before he retires from the company.
Andy said: “I’m excited about developing partnerships with PCL’s customers, getting to understand their objectives and strategies to help them identify opportunities and realise potential.”
In terms of developing new business, Andy is confident that PCL’s global reputation for high
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March 16, 2022
Delivering bespoke solutions to drive revenue up and costs down
PCL has 83 years of history steeped in design and manufacturing excellence and a proven track record of producing market-leading forecourt equipment that boosts custom and profits. That’s why the biggest names in the oil business choose PCL as the tyre inflation brand they can count on to meet or develop their specific requirements.
PCL’s comprehensive and flexible portfolio of tyre inflation equipment incorporates the latest technology within attractive and user-friendly housings, designed and manufactured by an expert team in PCL’s state-of-the-art UK factory.
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March 09, 2022
Why use a Safety Coupling or Adaptor?
Coupling connections are subject to Health and Safety regulations, due to the dangers associated with hose whip. The Health & Safety Guide HSG 39 recommends that for all hoses above 10 mm bore, more than 10 m long or subject to a pressure exceeding 7 bar, the connector should have a self-venting coupling, alternatively an adaptor with a controlled venting action should be used.The use of a self-vent safety coupling ensures that pressure in the circuit is reduced to a safe level before the coupling and adaptor can be disconnected, this prevents accidental tool operation and uncontrolled whipping of the hose. Not
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March 03, 2022
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.
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March 03, 2022
PCL's new entry level airlite eco Tyre Inflator is reliable, robust and user-friendly
Pneumatics expert PCL has released an innovative, value for money inflator designed for economy and ease of use. Built to handle pressure without breaking the bank, the new economy airlite eco Tyre Inflator is a must-have, cost-effective addition to the general trade or auto enthusiast’s tool kit.It features an ergonomic design with a user-friendly thumb lever ensuring comfort over sustained use. Constructed from glass filled nylon polymer, providing natural insulation for a warm, robust feel, with fast inflation and deflation.
In addition, the airlite eco boasts the engineering knowhow of its highly respected AIRFORCE MK4 ‘big brother' which is designed for the most demanding tyre shop and garage environments. As its less powerful sibling, airlite eco does not come with a calibration certification,
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March 01, 2022
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.
Economy airlite eco
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February 24, 2022
What is the difference between Airflow and Vertex Couplings?
PCL’s Airflow and Vertex Couplings have many similarities; both feature the distinctive blue silicone band with a steel construction and corrosive resistant, both have the same specifications and are compatible with PCL's Standard Adaptors, however the main difference between the Airflow and Vertex is the application they are used for.