Monthly Archives: May 2021

PCL’s Nitrogen Generators – An Enduring Legacy

PCL's Nitrogen Generators - An Enduring Legacy

We’ve covered a lot of information about nitrogen over the last few days, but now it’s finally time for the grand finale; what does PCL have to offer in the world of nitrogen?

PCL’s Nitrogen Generator – A History of Nitrogen

PCL's Nitrogen Generator - A History of Nitrogen

As we’ve covered over the last few days, nitrogen has been used for a long time in both aviation and car tires, and for good reasons (mostly because it’s inert and noncombustible, and loses pressure more slowly than oxygen). So now you might be wondering, where do I get nitrogen for myself? Well, you’re in luck!

PCL’s Nitrogen Generators – A Range of Applications

PCL's Nitrogen Generators - A Range of Applications

Nitrogen (N2) is a commonly used gas in a lot of different industry applications. Due to its inert properties, it is safer than gases such as oxygen, which sometimes pose a fire hazard. Among the tire inflation applications, N2 is used to fill aircraft tires, race car tires, and commercial tires.

PCL’s Nitrogen Generator – What is nitrogen?

PCL's Nitrogen Generator - What is nitrogen

Nitrogen (N2) is a naturally occurring gas that is found in the air we breathe. When we talk about N2 for your tires, however, we are talking about a processed gas that has had the impurities and moisture of regular air removed. N2 is commonly used in race cars and aircraft tires, so why is it becoming popular in passenger cars?

PCL’s Accura 1 Tire Inflator – Get the Best Performance

PCL's Accura 1 Tire Inflator

Part of getting the best performance from your Accura 1 tire inflation tool is knowing where the hotspots are on the gauge and what they do.

Reminder: PCL will be at the ETI Tool Tech Conference next week!

Reminder: PCL will be at the ETI Tool Tech Conference next week!

PCL will be at the ETI Tool Tech Conference in Austin, TX! Join Ricardo Lopez, our Business Development Manager, where he will be showcasing our amazing lineup of fantastic products!

PCL’s Automatic Tire Inflator – The Qube is Made to Go With You!

PCL's Automatic Tire Inflator - The Qube is Made to Go With You!

As we mentioned in Monday’s blog about the Qube, this inflator/deflator tool is automatic and presetable – you can put in the values you want and walk away while the Qube does its job! It comes in two different power-supply options: the 110v and the 12v. Today we want to talk about the 12v.

PCL’s ACCURA 1 Tire Inflation Gauge – The Only Gauge for Your Motorcycle

PCL's ACCURA 1 Tire Inflation Gauge - The Only Gauge for Your Motorcycle

If you’re a motorcyclist, I’m sure you know that tire pressure is of the utmost importance! But if you’re a new rider, it can be important to understand why.

PCL’s Automatic Tire Inflator – The Qube

PCL's Automatic Tire Inflator - The Qube

Looking for a “set it and forget it” style of tire inflator or deflator? Then the Qube 110v is PCL’s automatic tire inflator for you! The Qube is perfect for an individual or garage that needs efficiency and accuracy and a product that does its job without needing to be minded. 

PCL’s MK4 Tire Inflation Gauge – Built Strong

PCL's MK4 Tire Inflation Gauge

PCL’s MK4 tire inflator and gauge is strong – it’s rugged and durable on the outside, but also on the inside.