Stoke Depot Opening Times: 07.30am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri | Shrewsbury Depot Opening Times: 08.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri
Stoke Depot Opening Times: 07.30am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri | Shrewsbury Depot Opening Times: 08.00am – 5.00pm Mon to Fri
J Ll Leach is supporting the transport industry with reliable Atlas Copco UK air compressors, supplied and installed from our Stoke, Birmingham and Shrewsbury branches.
It’s the indispensable fourth utility, as vital as electricity, water, and gas, powering a vast range of compressor applications, from the air brakes on a train to the pneumatic tools that keep an HGV fleet on the road. Having a reliable, high-quality compressed air supply is at the core of your operations.
However, there are three enemies to your bottom line: the exorbitant cost of unscheduled downtime, energy waste, and the unavoidable pressure of systems safety regulations (SSR).
If you’re looking for air compressors to use in the transport industry, and are based in Stoke on Trent or anywhere else in the Midlands, you’ve come to the right place. The first step is finding the right air compressor; the second is partnering with an expert who can transform that system from a liability into a strategic asset.
With over 80 years of engineering experience and a specialist team trained across all major brands, J Ll Leach delivers expert system design, installation, and support for the UK transport sector.
The diverse applications of compressed air demand tailored compressed air solutions, whether the equipment is on board a vehicle or at the heart of a maintenance depot.
The haulage sector operates in two distinct environments, each with unique compressed air needs for commercial vehicle fleets.
For public transport operators, compressed air is a safety-critical component.
The rail transport industry is one of the harshest areas of application in terms of the equipment’s ruggedness quality and reliability.
As a Premier Distributor for Atlas Copco, J Ll Leach provides market-leading technology engineered to meet the transport industry’s specific requirements for reliability and efficiency. Whether you need a piston or screw compressor, we have the OEM parts and expertise to support you.
A car repair workshop’s demand for air is not constant. A VSD compressor, such as the Atlas Copco GA Series, adjusts its motor speed to match demand at any given moment, avoiding the energy wasted when a conventional fixed-speed unit is left idling. Energy savings of 30-50% are typical, resulting in a direct reduction in operating costs and life cycle costs.
In applications where air quality is critical, such as vehicle paint finishing or safety-critical air brake systems, Atlas Copco’s Z Series ISO 8573-1 Class 0 certified oil-free compressors provide 100% oil-free air, thereby eliminating the risk of oil contamination. Unlike an oil-injected model, these ensure zero risk to sensitive equipment.
Choosing an air compressor often comes down to duty cycle. For continuous operation in large depots, rotary screw compressors are ideal due to their efficiency and low noise. However, for intermittent use where the machine must reciprocate against high pressure, traditional piston compressors remain a robust, space-saving option.
Clean, dry air is essential for preventing corrosion and component failure. We supply and install a full range of desiccant dryers and filters to remove moisture and particulates from the air. This is enhanced by SMARTLINK, Atlas Copco’s remote monitoring system.
SMARTLINK provides real-time alerts for air leaks, pressure drops, or unusual usage patterns. It also supports predictive maintenance scheduling and provides trend analysis reports to optimise performance and reduce energy waste.
We offer a comprehensive service portfolio that addresses the core pain points of transport operators, ensuring optimal uptime, efficiency, and safety.
Unplanned vehicle downtime costs UK businesses over £2.4 billion annually, with a single vehicle off the road incurring costs of upwards of £1,000 per day. Unplanned downtime? We’ll get you back online fast. Our solution is built around proactive maintenance plans and a 24/7/365 emergency repair service.
For planned maintenance or unexpected failures, our flexible hire fleet ensures your workshop remains productive. Everyday use cases include:
Compressed air is expensive to produce, and leaks can waste up to 30% of a system’s output. Leaks? We’ll find them, quantify them, and stop the losses. Fast. Our focus on fleet workshop air system design and optimisation includes:
The PSSR compliance for transport depots places a legal duty on operators to ensure their systems are inspected and safe. Many operators are unaware that failing to comply with PSSR can invalidate insurance policies and lead to enforcement action by the HSE.
We offer a complete PSSR Compliance Management service where our certified engineers act as the designated “competent person,” creating the legally required Written Scheme of Examination (WSE) and conducting statutory inspections.
When specifying tools and equipment, understanding Flow (CFM) and Pressure (PSI) is vital. Under-specifying your air supply can lead to poor tool performance, while over-specifying increases lubrication and maintenance costs unnecessarily. Whether electrically driven or fuel-based, we help you calculate the exact requirements for powering tools effectively across your entire vehicle operating location.
Strategic management of your compressed air systems is a direct investment in your business’s reliability, safety, and profitability. With over 80 years of experience and depots in Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham, and Shrewsbury, J Ll Leach is the local partner the Midlands transport industry trusts for quality compressed air.