PCL’s products are famed for safety and reliability, which is why they’ve proved such a hit with Wakefield-based A Davies Transport Ltd., whose fleet covers 66,000 miles a week.
As a regular campaigner for tyre safety alongside TyreSafe, PCL is the ideal partner to support A Davies as a company that prioritises daily tyre checks with accurate tyre inflation equipment.
A Davies’ in-house maintenance team ensures tyres are in peak condition at all times, keeping the fleet safe and compliant. Tyre inflation has a direct impact on load-bearing capacity and running costs when driving; therefore using PCL products for guaranteed inflation accuracy means trucks can be operated safe in the knowledge that fuel consumption will be reduced and tyre life extended.
Owner Andy Davies originally established his business with just one truck in 2007. Today the company boasts a wide range of vehicles, ranging from 3.5, 7.5, 18, 26 up to 44 tonne Articulated Vehicles, and a wide variety of trailers.
He cites A Davies’ ability to provide a first-class transport service at the most competitive prices as the basis for its long-lasting relationship with clients, from small businesses to multi-national ‘blue-chip’ companies.
“PCL’s products are a huge factor in our ability to be so reliable whilst keeping costs down,” said Andy. He explained: “The drag on a truck is influenced by tyre pressure because if it’s incorrect it can lead to increased rolling resistance, which in turn leads to increased fuel consumption.”
“Pre-2024 we inflated tyres by running a closed end connector straight from the compressor until the pressure was in the correct ballpark, checking with a calibrated pressure gauge for accuracy. This was extremely time-consuming.”
A Davies Transport trialled both the AIRFORCE MK4 Truck Handheld Tyre Inflator and the Standard ACCURA QUBE Automatic Tyre Inflator. Both saved time immediately, removing the need to double-check pressures and giving confidence that every tyre was inflated accurately.
PCL’s products have become a firm favourite with the company’s technicians, who are impressed with their user-friendly, trouble-free and reliable design, and with the simplicity of the ACCURA QUBE in particular. All the operator has to do is set the required pressure, attach the connector, and the unit inflates and deflates to achieve the exact level needed. It also offers three inflation modes in one inflator: Mode 1 Standard inflate/deflate, Mode 2 Tyreshop mode with overpressure, and Mode 3 N2 fill and air to N2 conversion.
Andy confirmed: “The compact ACCURA QUBE stood out. Its automatic, plug-and-play operation made it an instant workshop fit, improving labour efficiency, productivity and consistency while ensuring accurate inflation every time.”
“For example, new trucks have super sensitive TPMS, and when we were preparing a new Volvo for the fleet the QUBE was fantastic. This unit has saved the maintenance team so much time with its accuracy.”
“Plus the cost-savings have been substantial. We would never go back to our previous inflation method now.”
Other PCL products given the thumbs-up by A Davies’ technicians, include:
- The new Quick Change Tyre Vale Core Removal Tool– enables attachment of the inflator’s valve connector to the inlet for fast, on-demand use. Ideal for high-volume tyres, making tyre maintenance quick, safe, and effortless.
“We were more than impressed with the core removal tool. Makes a huge difference to inflation speeds. Reduced from 13.05 minutes to 5.14 to reach 125 psi.”
- PCL’s Hi Vis hose.
“Love the flexibility. Much better than the standard hose and easier to manage and store.”
- The CH3A02 Connector
“We thought Christmas had come early when we received the CH3A02 connector. Saves time and makes inflation much easier on the back dual trailer wheels.”
- The new APP220S Stubby Impact Wrenchand two new impact wrenches coming soon.
“The APP220S is powerful, which you wouldn’t think by looking at how small it is. Lightweight yet great performance and low vibration levels.”
“We also tested the two “coming soon”: The Flexi Impact Wrench – we’ve never seen anything like it before. It gets into all the nuts and crannies whilst still delivering strong power, making our job much easier. The other, a 1-inch impact wrench, is surprisingly lightweight for its power, and it’s excellent for tight spaces.”
PCL’s Technical Sales Manager, Owen McCaughey, said: “We are delighted to be working so successfully with such a forward-thinking, safety-conscious company as A Davies Transport Ltd. Their ethos reflects the same high values as we do at PCL, especially when it comes to providing a first-class service to our customers.”
“It makes us proud to see them reap such huge rewards from the costs savings and sustainability that can be achieved through using our high-quality products for precision and preventative tyre maintenance.”
