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Spitzer Silo Trailer Inspection: Complete Maintenance Guide

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In Brief

Spitzer silo trailer service — key maintenance areas: (1) pneumatic discharge system (aeration pads, valves, compressor), (2) dome hatch seals, (3) Camlock couplings, (4) running gear and electrics. Aeration pad service interval: 6 months or 50,000 km; replacement: polyester 12–18 months, polyamide 12–18 months, silicone FG 24 months. TDT pressure vessel inspection: mandatory every 2 years. Pre-TDT preparation: 1–2 working days at PHS Magnum. Emergency service on the A4: +48 602 716 551.

Spitzer Trailer TDT Inspection: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In Brief

Spitzer silo trailer TDT inspection is mandatory every 2 years (periodic) and every 6 years (extended + pressure test at 1.25×MOP). The inspector checks: vessel condition, PT weld test (EN ISO 3452), safety valve calibration, dome seals, ADR marking, and service documentation. Most common reasons for failure: weld cracks (visible only under PT), defective pressure relief valve, missing repair protocols. Preparation time at PHS Magnum: 1–2 working days. TDT certificates issued in Poland are valid EU-wide under PED 2014/68/EU mutual recognition. Location: Chorula, 4 km from A4 motorway, 180 km from German border.

Aeration Pads on Spitzer Trailers: Types, Wear Signs and Replacement

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In Brief

Spitzer aeration pads (Begasungspolster) are microporous textile membranes on the chamber floor that fluidise bulk cargo with compressed air at 0.8–2.0 bar. Types: polyester (standard granules, flour), polyamide (cement, lime), silicone FG (food-grade), PTFE (chemical). Service life: 1–5 years depending on cargo. Signs of wear: slow or incomplete discharge, air blowing through pad surface, material residue in chamber corners. Replacement of a full BT 65 pad set: 6–8 hours. PHS Magnum stocks standard Spitzer BT pad sizes for same-day dispatch.