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Busy workers operating in tight spaces will thank heaven for small miracles with the new improved Mini Air Tools range.

The world-leading manufacturer has enhanced and expanded its already exceptional selection of tools designed for tricky jobs in tight spaces.

Two new problem-solving products have been added – the Angled Drill for places that are awkward to reach, and the ½” Ratchet which can be used with existing sockets in this more common size.

All products now incorporate a recessed shoulder, providing even better access to those hard to reach areas. Handles have been given a smoother finish, with an ergonomic rubber grip ensuring additional confidence and security, whilst cushioning the cold, hard effects of working with compressed air.

Meanwhile the branding and retail packaging have been updated for a more stylish appearance.

Featuring lightweight die grinders, sanders, cutters, drills and

Pneumatic Components (PCL), the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of pneumatic and tyre inflation systems, has appointed three new team members.

Robert Gardner joins as key account manager and brings a combined 19 years’ national account management experience to the role with a strong focus on industrial distribution having worked for the Irwin and Lennox tool brands who were part of Newell-Rubbermaid group, and more recently at Stanley Black & Decker.

At PCL, Robert will work closely with its strategic distribution partners to build relations and deliver solutions for tyre inflation, pneumatic tooling and components, as well as playing a key role in the expansion of the range.

Daniel Bridges and Laura Robinson join as area sales managers for the South West and South East respectively.

Daniel, who previously worked for car parts supplier Andrew Page, brings ten years of automotive area sales management experience to PCL where

Document Number PCN1903 –28 June 2019

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is changing its Euro Coupling and Adaptors. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates, and how to identify the change.

Items Affected:
The following part numbers will be affected by this change:
AC61CM
AC61EM
AC61JM
AC61CF
AC61EF
AC61JF
AC61R
AC61S
AC61T
ACA6923
ACA6924
ACA6912
ACA6922
ACA6930

Description of Change:
The Euro Coupling and Adaptor range will now be referred to as “A” Style Couplings and Adaptors.

Reason for Change:
Product improvement from customer feedback.

Anticipated impact on fit, form, function or reliability:
None

Implementation Date:
Immediate effect from June 2019.

Document Number OBNPCL1902 – 12 June 2019

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

Part Numbers to be discontinued:
MJ1 – 1 Litre Measuring jug
MJ3 – 3 Litre Measuring jug
MJ5 – 5 Litre Measuring jug
FSJ1 – 1 Litre Jug with flexible spout & lid
FSJ2 – 2 Litre Jug with flexible spout & lid
FSJ5 – 5 Litre Jug with flexible spout & lid
MOC300 – 300 ml Metal oil can fixed & flexible nozzle
MOC400 – 400 ml Metal oil can fixed & flexible nozzle
PFN50 – Plastic funnel with a 50 mm diameter
PFN115 – Plastic funnel with a 115 mm diameter
PFN150 – Plastic funnel with a 150 mm diameter
PFN195F – Plastic funnel and filter with a 195 mm diameter
PFN235F – Plastic funnel

PCL launches tyre valve connector with vice-like grip

Pneumatic Components (PCL), the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of pneumatic equipment and tyre inflation systems, has launched the AIR CONNECTOR, a facelift version of the PCL CO2 connector.

The AIR CONNECTOR, which is suitable for use on commercial vehicles, cars and motorbikes, has been designed to make tyre inflation easier on modern vehicles which feature larger alloy/steel wheels and more intricate designs that make the valves more difficult to access.

Manufactured using the finest zinc alloy, aluminium and brass, the AIR CONNECTOR boasts a vice-like grip and easy operation with a thumb-push release button. It can also be rotated to achieve greater grip.

The AIR CONNECTOR range comprises standard straight connectors, as well as 90-degree connectors, for greater manoeuvrability and to get to

Pneumatic Components (PCL) has appointed Simon Alexander to the newly created role of category manager.

Simon Alexander’s focus at PCL is reviewing the factored products category range, including hose reels, compressors and air tools, and identifying and introducing new products, taking them all the way through from initial concept to manufacture and distribution.

With full commercial responsibility for factored products, Alexander’s role will entail research, developing new product concepts, getting customer feedback during the concept phase, finessing the concept, producing prototypes and then investing in the required tooling and working with suppliers to manufacture the highest quality product possible.

To support new product development, PCL has also invested in a 3D printer to enable it to prototype products and respond

Recall Date: 21.05.2019

Date Product Sold: 01.01.2017 – 17.05.2019

It has come to our notice during a periodic review of technical files, that the PCL CM3100DT 100LTR AIR COMPRESSOR does not hold valid certification with applicable directives. There have been no reported incidents involving the CM3100DT PCL 100LTR AIR COMPRESSOR.

We have therefore taken the decision to stop supply and to issue a recall of this product.

Customers that have purchased the PCL CM3100DT 100LTR AIR COMPRESSOR, should contact their Area Sales Manager, who will arrange to uplift the item at a mutually convenient time and a full refund of the PCL CM3100DT 100LTR AIR COMPRESSOR.

Customers unable to contact their Area Sales Representative should call (0114) 247 8368 where one of the team will make the necessary arrangements.

Document Number PCN1902 – 1 April 2019

This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is changing the open-end single clip on connector. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates, and how to identify the change.

Items Affected:
The following part numbers will be affected by this change:
AFG4H04 – AFG4 0-140 psi & 0-9.6 bar 0.53m Hose SCO Connector
DAC404 – ACCURA MK4 Digital Tyre Inflator 0.53m Hose SCO Connector
AFG4H061 – AFG4 0-140 psi & 0-9.6 bar 2.7m Hose SCO Connector
RHA2121 – AFG MK4 Hose Assembly 0.53m (21″) to SCO Connector
RHA2034 – AFG MK4 Hose Assembly 1.8m (6ft) to SCO Connector
DS56 – Hose Assembly 7.62m Hose with SCO Connector
DAC4061 – ACCURA MK4 Digital Tyre Inflator 2.7m Hose SCO Connector
DS55 – Hose Assembly 10m Hose with SCO Connector
RHA2137 – AFG MK4 Hose Assembly 2.7m (9ft) to SCO Connector

Description of Change: