Workshop Bay Services
The complete range of workshop bay products - hand pumps, electric pumps, grease pumps, AdBlue pumps, hose reels, waste oil units, fuel retrieval and fluid management systems.
Call or email us to discuss your garage equipment survey, supply, install and maintenance.
Workshop Bays
Workshop bays are busy, demanding environments. Your technicians must be able to work quickly and efficiently while repairing and servicing vehicles - relying on a range of equipment throughout the day to perform key tasks from changing oil, to inflating a tyre, to topping up engine coolant and screen wash.
If their workshop bay is well organised and stocked with high-quality equipment, their output will increase and your garage's profitability will rise. At PGE, we have many years' combined experience and our customers trust us because they know we source the finest products - built to last and upon which you can rely.
What is a hand pump used for?
A hand pump is one of the cheapest and most efficient ways of transferring small amounts of fluids, typically from a 20–205 litre barrel or drum. Hand pumps are ideal for dispensing fluids such as anti-freeze, engine oil, gear oil and AdBlue, and are used in environments where compressed air or electricity isn't readily to hand.
Hand pumps vary in design and function. We stock all types to suit every workshop requirement.
- Rotary pumps
- AdBlue pumps
- Chemical pumps
- Water butt pumps
- Gear oil pumps
What is an electric pump used for?
When electric hook-up is available in the right location, electric pumps can serve the same purpose as hand pumps, for the same types of fluids - however, they can move larger volumes of fluid, more quickly, over longer distances.
What's more, they are quieter than air-operated pumps, so if your workshop is near your customer service area or offices, electric pumps are an ideal choice. Made from robust but lightweight metal such as aluminium, they are hard-wearing and user friendly.
- Higher volume throughput than hand pumps
- Quieter than air-operated alternatives
- Lightweight aluminium construction
- Wide range of fluid types supported
- Ideal for customer-facing workshop areas
What is a grease pump used for?
As the name suggests, grease pumps are used for pumping grease into vehicles. Our range is comprehensive, with varying sized pumps covering all types - including hand-operated and air-operated - and medium to high pressure options.
Whether you need a compact unit for a single bay or a larger system for a busy workshop, we have the right grease pump for the job.
- Hand-operated models
- Air-operated models
- Medium and high pressure options
- Comprehensive range of sizes
- Suitable for all vehicle types
What is an AdBlue pump used for?
AdBlue is the trade name for a widely used form of diesel exhaust fluid. Specialist pumps are needed to transfer AdBlue into the vehicle onboard storage tank. Do not attempt to use another pump for this purpose - different pumps have different seals.
AdBlue is used to reduce nitrous oxide emissions and has been required for use in diesel engines. All our AdBlue pumps are manufactured according to regulations in line with ISO 22241-3 2017, guaranteeing that only approved materials are used to handle AdBlue and minimising the contamination risk.
- ISO 22241-3 2017 compliant
- Approved materials only
- Minimises contamination risk
- Dedicated AdBlue-only seals
- Suitable for all diesel vehicle classes
What are hose reels used for?
Hose reels transfer air, water, oil and grease. All our hose reels can be surface mounted and are retractable/self-retracting - protecting the hose and prolonging its lifespan, creating a clutter-free safe working environment, and maintaining the appearance of your workshop and service area.
In the correct position, a hose reel can help to increase productivity. Our hose reels come in different sizes, colours and reel lengths according to the layout and design spec of your workshop. We also offer a wide range of mounting accessories for the installation of an individual reel or reel bank.
- Surface-mountable and retractable
- Air, water, oil and grease variants
- Multiple sizes and reel lengths
- Range of colours to match workshop spec
- Full mounting accessory range available
What are waste oil units used for?
The removal of oil from a vehicle (known as an oil change) must be carried out safely and in accordance with oil storage regulations. Waste oil is a carcinogen - potentially cancer-causing - so the safety of your technicians is paramount during this procedure.
Waste oil units are used to drain the waste oil from a vehicle so that it can be replenished with new engine oil. Your duty of care to your team requires you to provide waste oil units which are fit for purpose.
- Compliant with oil storage regulations
- Safe containment of carcinogenic waste oil
- Suitable for passenger and commercial vehicles
- Variety of capacities available
- Supports technician health and safety
What are fuel retrieval units used for?
Their primary use is the removal of fuel which has been incorrectly dispensed into a vehicle - for example, petrol into a diesel engine. They are mobile units which means they are extremely flexible and can be used almost anywhere they are needed.
Our mobile fuel units remove and refill fuel quickly and safely, minimising vehicle downtime and protecting your customers' engines from damage.
- Removes incorrectly dispensed fuel
- Fully mobile and flexible
- Fast and safe fuel removal
- Suitable for petrol and diesel vehicles
- Minimises vehicle downtime
What is oil management or monitoring?
Oil or fluid management tracks the movement of oil from the point you receive it from your supplier to the point it is used for a customer. Think of it in terms of the five Ws: Who in your workshop has dispensed fluid? What quantity of which fluid was dispensed? Where did it take place? When? And why?
If you can answer those questions, you'll be able to accurately track and account for all fluid use - which helps you stay on top of costs and profitability.
- Full fluid movement tracking
- Who, what, where, when and why
- Supports cost control and profitability
- Reduces unbilled fluid changes
- Identifies theft and technician errors
What is a fluid management system?
A fluid management system is made up of several components which meter, monitor and dispense oil and other lubricants. In a typical workshop, technicians dispense an immense amount of bulk fluid. When every drop matters, it's important to stay on top of who is dispensing what, and how much.
We work with the world's top manufacturers, including industry-leader Graco, whose Matrix and Pulse systems are well known. For workshops where a fully automated system isn't the right fit, we can also help you set up a manual system using digital hose end meters - efficient but eminently affordable.
- Reduces incorrectly dispensed fluids
- Eliminates inaccurately measured fluids
- Prevents unbilled fluid changes
- Detailed dispensing histories for managers
- Graco Matrix and Pulse systems available
What are the benefits of using a fluid management system?
Cost savings
Control expenses by effectively managing your inventory of oils, gear lube, coolant and anti-freeze. Reduce incorrectly dispensed fluids, inaccurate measurements, unbilled changes and theft.
Improved efficiency
Incredibly detailed dispensing histories help managers identify usage patterns, resolve workflow issues, enhance production, optimise material deliveries and reduce unnecessary errors.
Data transparency
With information at hand, managers can order the right amount of fluid at the right time and recall transaction data at a moment's notice - reducing technician downtime.
Accuracy
With accurate metering, you can dispense precise volumes, avoiding costly mistakes and unnecessary wastage across all fluid types.
Accountability
Managers have all the information they need to manage expectations and deal with issues arising from poor workmanship - wondering who dispensed what is a thing of the past.
At PGE, we believe in providing solutions for all our customers - from entry level products through to higher spec or bespoke designs. We've selected all our workshop bay products with you, the end user, in mind: do they streamline workflow and increase efficiency? Do they assist your technicians to work productively? Do they help to grow the profit margins of your business? Only when we can answer yes to all three are we happy to recommend them.
"PGE are highly regarded by our group of franchises as our preferred partner in workshop design. We have worked with them on a whole range of projects from minor upgrades all the way up to complete workshop redesigns. For example at our Hyundai dealership in North London they have created, designed and installed a cutting edge workshop environment where our talented Technicians are proud to work. We are constantly assured that they adhere to the highest standards in line with building regulations and health and safety legislation."Chief Executive, Endeavour
Ready to Equip Your Workshop Bays?
For more information on specific products, please contact the team today. We're always happy to help you find the right solution for your workshop.