
Document Number PCN1102 – 18 July 2011
This is the official notification that Pneumatic Components Ltd is changing the plating process of some of its products. This notification provides information on the affected items, the important dates, and how to identify the change.
Items Affected:
The following part numbers will be affected by this change:
ALG3 (MK3 Tyre Inflator range)
ALG4 (Truck Tyre Inflator range)
ALG5 (High Pressure Tyre Inflator range)
Description of Change:
The current electroplating process on the trigger/lever used on the above products will change from a zinc & yellow passivate to a trivalent plating process.
Identification Method to Distinguish Change:
Zinc & yellow passivated plating is yellow/gold in colour
Trivalent plating is silver in colour
Reason for Change:
Process improvement and environmental awareness
Anticipated impact on fit, form, function or reliability:
None
Implementation Date:
18 July 2011
As this isn’t a reliability issue, is it still safe to use the original zinc version?
Thanks
Kev
Hello Kev,
Thanks for getting in touch and yes it’s safe to use the MK3.