Leaking valves can result in contaminated or degraded freight and are a potential environmental or liability risk. For these reasons, routine inspection and basic maintenance of the tank trailer are necessary to expose unsound valves. During service, a simple visual inspection of the valves for physical damage and awareness of any strong chemical odor while the valve is still installed in the tank could help prevent future downtime or even a hazardous situation.
Obvious signs that a tank trailer valve needs repair include product leaking from the valve and visible damage to the valve such as gouges or bent components. Physical damage to the valve may point to an impact significant enough to cause misalignment or even warping of the flange which could affect the integrity of the seal. The presence of a strong chemical odor around the tank may also indicate a faulty valve. To review, look for:
- Leaking around valve closure or flange
- Deep scratches or gouges on or near the valve
- Bent or broken components on the valve
- Strong chemical odor even when the valve is closed
Some shops and end users with more experience may be able to use a repair kit to replace worn internal seals, gaskets, and small springs and bearings in a compromised valve. In other instances, a valve may need resurfacing or thread repair that requires special tooling and expertise.
If the valve core is intact, it can be repaired or remanufactured using quality internal components to get it back into service. This is not only a more economical option, but it is a more sustainable one.
Valve Repair can include:
- Repair Kit parts (Seals, Gaskets, Springs, O-rings, Bearings)
- Resurfacing and Polishing
- Thread Repair
- Stem Repair
- Retrofit Flanges or Plates
- Pressure Testing
Valve repair extends the life of tank trailer valves and creates a safer transportation industry. If you need more information about Valve Repair options including repair kits for specific valves, contact Pelican Worldwide to speak with a knowledgeable customer service representative.
Trade events are a fantastic way to bring members of our industry together to demonstrate, display, and possibly even debate the current products, services, and trends. They are also a perfect place to introduce yourself or your business to new customers and catch up with current ones.
Schedule of Events
First up is the WPMAExpo held during Feb 21 - 23 in Las Vegas. For more information: Register Here
Next is the M-PACT Tradeshow held during Apr 4 - 6 in Indianapolis. For more information: Register Here
After M-Pact is, NTTC Conference & Exhibits during May 20 - 23 in Boston. For more information: Register Here
First event of the fall is the, PFCS Summit during Sep 5 - 7 in San Diego. For more information: Register Here
Our last tradeshow event of the year is, NTTC Tank Truck Week during Oct 8 - 11 in Indianapolis. More information to come.
We would enjoy meeting you at any of these events in our exhibit space. Join us in 2023 to connect and learn how Pelican can add convenience and value to your business.
This month we will be exhibiting at the WPMA Expo at The Mirage hotel in Las Vegas, February 21st through the 23rd. Stop by Booth #217 to meet Pelican President Tommy Chapman, Brian Gramling, and Barrett Marler. We would love to see you there!