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Proper maintenance of a self-supporting straight cylindrical, non-insulated and ADR-approved tank not only extends its service life, but is also essential to guarantee safety, avoid incidents during transport and comply with current regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n A well-maintained tank reduces operational risks, unforeseen costs and problems during technical inspections.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n After each unloading operation, it is essential to properly clean the inside of the tank, especially when transporting chemical products or ADR-regulated liquids.<\/span><\/p>\n Incorrect cleaning may cause:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n It is advisable to use cleaning methods compatible with the transported product and to avoid agents that may damage the tank material.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before and after each service, a basic visual inspection should be carried out to detect:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Detecting damage in time prevents major repairs and possible vehicle immobilisation.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valves and closing systems are critical elements in an ADR tank.<\/span><\/p>\n It is important to periodically check:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n A failure in these components may represent a serious risk during transport or product handling.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The self-supporting structure must be kept in perfect condition to ensure correct load distribution.<\/span><\/p>\n It is recommended to:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Respecting load limits is essential to maintain structural integrity.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ADR-approved tanks must undergo mandatory periodic inspections, as established by regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n These inspections guarantee:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Failure to meet inspection deadlines may result in penalties or even withdrawal of the tank from service.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When the tank is not used for long periods, it is advisable to:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Proper storage prevents invisible deterioration that may appear over time.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n At Fern\u00e1ndez y Aedo, we recommend approaching ADR tank maintenance from a preventive, not reactive, perspective.<\/span><\/p>\n A periodic inspection programme allows you to:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Proper maintenance of a self-supporting straight cylindrical, non-insulated and ADR-approved tank not only extends its service life, <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":260269,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"How to care for and maintain a 22,500-litre self-supporting straight cylindrical ADR tank","_seopress_titles_desc":"Proper maintenance of a self-supporting straight cylindrical, non-insulated and ADR-approved tank not only extends its service life,","_seopress_robots_index":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"1. Regular cleaning after each use<\/span><\/h2>\n
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3. Inspection of valves and loading\/unloading openings<\/span><\/h2>\n
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4. Structural control of the self-supporting design<\/span><\/h2>\n
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5. Compliance with ADR inspections<\/span><\/h2>\n
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6. Storage and protection when not in use<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The value of professional maintenance<\/span><\/h3>\n
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La crisis de los conductores de mercanc\u00edas: el reto inminente del transporte<\/h1>\r\nLos transportistas de mercanc\u00edas tienen un papel clave, ya que son los encargados de garantizar el transporte de bienes y productos necesarios para mantener un correcto funcionamiento de las distintas cadenas de suministros. Este proceso a su vez es esencial para la econom\u00eda del pa\u00eds, ya que asegura el abastecimiento de las empresas y su capacidad para generar empleo e ingresos.\u00a0 <\/span>A pesar de su importancia, esta profesi\u00f3n parece estar en peligro de extinci\u00f3n y esta situaci\u00f3n no parece generar suficiente alarma entre las autoridades pertinentes.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00bfSab\u00edas que s\u00f3lo el 6% de los conductores que trabajan en el sector europeo del transporte de mercanc\u00edas por carretera son j\u00f3venes?<\/b>\r\n\r\nEsta cifra resulta muy alarmante <\/span>y es importante que se tomen medidas inmediatas para evitar que la situaci\u00f3n empeore a\u00fan m\u00e1s.<\/span>\r\n\r\nEn Espa\u00f1a se presenta una situaci\u00f3n similar, el 70% de los transportistas tienen m\u00e1s de 50 a\u00f1os. La brecha existente entre los conductores que se jubilan y los transportistas nuevos que se incorporan en esta profesi\u00f3n sigue aumentando y se espera que esta situaci\u00f3n se triplique en toda Europa. Actualmente, se estima que se necesita contratar a medio mill\u00f3n de conductores, y se prev\u00e9 que la tasa de puestos vacantes para transportistas aumente hasta superar el 60% para el a\u00f1o 2026.<\/span>\r\n\r\nEl problema de la falta de conductores de camiones, que ahora se ha convertido en una emergencia, comienza a ser una preocupaci\u00f3n para los 27 pa\u00edses miembros de la Uni\u00f3n Europea, gracias a las organizaciones del sector que han llamado la atenci\u00f3n sobre ello. En respuesta, la Comisi\u00f3n Europea ha propuesto adelantar la edad m\u00ednima para obtener la licencia de conducir C para veh\u00edculos pesados a los 17 a\u00f1os, permitiendo que los j\u00f3venes conduzcan bajo supervisi\u00f3n hasta los 18 a\u00f1os. Aunque esta medida podr\u00eda ayudar en la actual crisis de falta de conductores, no ser\u00e1 suficiente para solucionar el problema por s\u00ed solo. Adem\u00e1s, en muchos pa\u00edses de la UE se requiere tener m\u00e1s de 21 a\u00f1os para conducir un cami\u00f3n, y en algunos casos incluso m\u00e1s de 24 a\u00f1os.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00bfCu\u00e1l es la titulaci\u00f3n requerida para convertirse en conductor o conductora de un tr\u00e1iler?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n
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