Case Studies

PCL's digital inflation kit hits the road with Hi-Q's Tyre Fitting fleet

International tyre inflation specialist, PCL, has teamed up with national car care specialist Hi-Q to provide a fast and accurate unit for its mobile tyre fitting vans. PCL's fixed digital tyre inflator unit has so far been installed in 50 of Hi-Q's nationwide fleet of over 300 - and has already earned an enviable track record amongst its operators as a reliable, time-saving device.

Launched in 2002, PCL's fixed digital unit is ideal for depots, tyre shops, fleets, car dealers, and racing outfits, where fast and accurate inflation is vital.

The unit inflates tyres safely and precisely to within half a pound accuracy and can also be used in test mode to check existing pressure. Simple to use, the secure unit is linked to a compressor driven by the van motor and all the engineer has to do is switch on the compressor/inflator,

Tyre inflation specialist PCL is helping to keep Britain’s roads safe by supplying its efficient, user-friendly equipment to Hampshire Police.

PCL has been enlisted by Malaysian oil and gas giant PETRONAS to supply its world-leading nitrogen inflation units for a new “green” twin station concept

Dagangan Berhad (PDB) has launched its energy-efficient “twin petrol stations” in the district of Kajang, Selangor, in a strategic position on both the North-South Expressway and the Besraya Highway. This is the first of a series of side-by-side stations being developed as part of PETRONAS’ commitment to the environment.

The new double-layer PETRONAS development has two entrances, enabling drivers on each road to access the service station. This will become the blueprint for PETRONAS service stations in the future.

PETRONAS is developing the connected “one-stop service” stations so that customers can refuel their car, have a meal, go shopping, and deal with personal and business issues all in the same location. This is a completely new lifestyle

PCL’s ACCURA 1 impresses US automotive repair company AGCO

AGCO based in Baton Rouge, LA, is so impressed with the performance of PCL’s market-leading ACCURA 1 digital tire inflation gauge they have named it the world’s finest and most accurate tire inflation gauge available.

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AGCO comments: “Testing

Tyre inflation manufacturer PCL has revved up its reputation in India by supplying Royal Enfield with vital kit for production of its world-famous motorcycles

Chennai-based Royal Enfield is delighted with the performance of PCL’s ACCURA Compact, the company’s most simple electronic tyre inflator to date.

ACCURA Compact combines a modern, user-friendly design with leading sensor technology, electronics and proprietary software in a tiny 255mm x 220mm footprint. It offers the simplest, safest, most accurate means of tyre inflation within a space-saving and cost-effective, lightweight unit.

PCL's D60 ACCURA Compact 

The robust engineering plastic design

PCL helps Harley Davidson dealerships provide a Super Ride with ACCURA Mobile

PCL’s ACCURA Mobile nitrogen tyre inflation unit is fast-tracking its way to global success as Harley Davidson distributors in the US declare it the safer choice for bikers.

Users are impressed with its performance and reliability, citing the best features as size and the automatic purge and fill function.

Harley Davidson distributors across the US opted for PCL’s mobile cart as a nitrogen replacement solution when they stopped using compressed air for motorcycle tyre inflation.

The units are supplied via Baltimore-based Industrial Diagnostics, whose President, Jason Copeland, said: “The Harley Davidson distributors want to offer the benefit of nitrogen, while increasing their revenue

PCL helps Salamander put the power into shower

PCL is helping shower pump specialist Salamander Pumps improve production with the small but speedy ACCURA Compact.

Sunderland-based Salamander provides products for showers, bathrooms and whole house, in domestic and small, commercial, gravity-fed plumbing systems.

Salamander also operates Pumpwise, a service which gives their customers free technical advice on the correct shower pump for their application, and using this service affords the customer an extra years warranty-free.

The company was looking for a high performance product capable of setting accurate air pressure in the pressure vessels of its top of the range ESP water and shower pump range.

Salamander’s air tools distributor, Air Tools Northern Ltd, put them in touch with PCL - and their Digital Technical Sales Manager, Brian Beech recommended the ACCURA

PCL has cements relationship with concrete giant Lafarge

PCL has cemented its relationship with concrete giant Lafarge by providing one of its UK operations with a high pressure tyre inflation unit for its garage.

Whitwell Quarry in Worksop, which manufactures Ready Mix and Crushed Rock, was in need of a high performance, heavy duty replacement for its original kit, which was broken.

With its user friendly design and ability to withstand intensive outdoor applications, PCL’s ACCURA 10 offered the ideal solution.