What is PCL coupling?
PCL Coupling – Standard Airflow & Adaptor PCL standard quick release couplings for compressed air – Airflow. Designed and manufactured in the UK to the highest standards, this is the original quick release coupling whose design has been improved and developed over 50 years.
What is PCL XF?
PCL XF Quick Release Coupling Designed and manufactured in Sheffield by PCL this coupling is designed for higher flow applications such as spray painting or any flow rate up to 130 cfm or 2200 litres/minute. Steel construction with a corrosion resistant finish gives this coupling long life.
What is PCL vertex?
Product Overview PCL Vertex air fitting system with a double action mechanism to prevent accidental disconnection, making it particularly suitable for trailing hose applications. For use with air tools and hoses with a ¼” BSP thread.
What is a vertex coupling?
Designed and manufactured in Sheffield by PCL, these quick release couplings have a double action feature which makes them ideal for trailing hose applications in garage and tyreshop environments.
Is PCL XF the same as Euro?
Commonly referred to as Euro, the XF-Euro series boasts excellent flow characteristics, providing the workshop with increased airflow when required, giving enhanced tool efficiency. Designed and manufactured in Sheffield by PCL.
How does a quick release coupling work?
They are designed with a spring loaded ball latching mechanism which automatically locks the two halves of the fitting together when they are pushed together. When the releasing sleeve (knurled for easy handling) is pulled back, the internal end and external ends quickly disengage from each other.
How do you measure PCL fittings?
Using a ruler or vernier, measure across the outside diameter of a male or hose tailpiece thread or measure the inside diameter of a female thread. If the thread measures 0.5″ it is not a 1/2″ BSP thread.
What is the difference between Adaptor and coupling?
A coupling can be a reducer, or reducing coupling, meaning they reduce flow by joining a larger pipe to a smaller size. Adapters are used when connecting two pipes of different types. For example, an adapter could be fitted on the end of a plain pipe to allow a threaded connection at the other side of the adapter.
How do you connect two air hoses together?
Hose tails can be used to connect couplings to hoses, or (potentially), to connect two hoses together. It’s important to make sure that the correct hose tail size is chosen, based on the internal diameter of the hose, and then secured using a jubilee clip.
Why choose PCL couplings?
With PCL’s experience comes a knowledge of couplings and adaptors that is unmatched. Our “Made in Sheffield” couplings and adaptors include the AIRFLOW range for fixed applications as well as the VERTEX range for trailing applications, to the common Industry Interchanges and Safety couplings.
What is the warranty on PCL blue band couplings?
With these changes PCL is now able to offer a 5-year warranty on all blue band couplings. PCL’s “Made in Sheffield” couplings range from the Airflow series for fixed applications and Vertex Series for trailing applications, to the common Industry Interchanges and Safety couplings.
What types of couplings are made in Sheffield?
PCL’s “Made in Sheffield” couplings range from the Airflow series for fixed applications and Vertex Series for trailing applications, to the common Industry Interchanges and Safety couplings. Unsure which coupling type or thread size you need?
Who are PCL?
Experience over 80 years of innovative tyre inflation and compressed air products from Pneumatic Components Ltd (PCL). PCL is recognised as the global market leader in the design and manufacture of tyre inflation, air line accessories and compressed air products for industrial, petrol forecourt and automotive markets.