Jenny Phillips, Marketing • February 5, 2018
Tanker Transport Prep
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide our customers the cleanest, highest quality N-P-K products that they have ordered and expect.
Tanker transporters haul many different materials and we suggest the following tanker cleaning guidelines for those preparing to transport NACHURS N-P-K liquid fertilizers:
SAFETY FIRST
Please follow all safety guidelines/procedures when cleaning your tankers or when entering any confined space(s):
- Drain all existing material out of:
- Tank
- Hoses and pumps
- Completely clean out any solid materials off of the bottom of the tank.
- Hauling some materials for a period of time may cause them to settle
- After cleaning settled out materials and additional liquid in the tank:
- Completely FLUSH out tank(s), line(s) and pump(s) with water and drain, especially if they have been transporting UAN (28% - 32%) materials
BY FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES:
- Avoid having contamination issues or problems for our valued customers and yourself.
- Gives both your customers and NACHURS the highest quality products and the trucking service that they expect.
- Peace of mind for future deliveries with your Transport Service.
These are general recommendations. Please consult with your NACHURS District Sales Manager or Agronomist for additional/specific recommendations.
By Steve McQueen, Agronomy Manager, Nachurs Alpine Solutions.
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