Air Line Fittings

PCL and Euro are two of the most common quick-release air fitting profiles, but they are not interchangeable. Standard PCL fittings are a traditional UK standard, ideal for general workshop tasks. Euro fittings (often known as high-flow profiles) feature a slightly wider bore that allows a greater volume of air to pass through quickly. Euro fittings are highly recommended for high-demand tools like impact wrenches or spray guns that require maximum air delivery.

Recoil hoses (coiled like a spring) automatically retract when not in use. They are perfect for bench work, assembly lines, or small garages where keeping the floor tidy and trip-free is a priority. Straight rubber or PVC hoses are better suited for large workshops or outdoor sites where you need maximum reach, heavy-duty abrasion resistance, and no spring-back resistance when pulling the tool across the floor.

Even premium fittings will leak air if the threaded metal-to-metal connections aren't sealed properly. Whenever you screw a male thread into a female port, you must wrap the male thread tightly with PTFE tape or apply a specialist liquid thread sealant/locknut adhesive before assembly. This fills the microscopic gaps in the machined threads, ensuring a 100% airtight seal that prevents your compressor from running unnecessarily.