As we know, many parts of North America deal with extremely cold weather conditions during the winter months. Many overlook the maintenance and management of DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) tanks during these freezing cold months.
DEF tanks need to be properly maintained and dispensed to preserve its quality.
DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) is made from a mixture of technically pure urea and purified water. DEF freezes up at temperatures as low as -11°C (celsius) or 12°F (Fahrenheit) and can expand up to 7% when frozen. Imagine a full tank of DEF, in freezing winter conditions that is slowly expanding as it is freezing up - this will result in damage to your storage tank.
If DEF has frozen up in your vehicle, do not put any additives in the tank to help it thaw - DEF much to remain pure for it to work correctly. Your vehicle should start without a problem and the DEF tank has a heating element that can quickly thaw the DEF.
How to prevent DEF tanks from freezing
Mammoth Equipment & Exhausts has developed a product that helps prevent DEF tanks from freezing up. The FreezeGard blanket is an easy-to-install and cost effective solution to help protect and prevent freezing in DEF tanks during harsh cold months.
FreezeGard Blankets are waterproof, ultraviolet protected and are flexible from -50°C to +50°C - these blankets consist of a durable silicone cloth that will not break down or crumble over time. FreezeGard is strategically designed for use with heat trace wire meaning the insulation from the blanket coupled with the heat wire will be double protection and prevention for your DEF tanks in winter.
FreezeGard Blankets:
• REDUCES DOWNTIME - preventing equipment from costly freeze ups in extreme cold conditions
• COST EFFECTIVE - in less than one season, you will get a return on your investment.
• EASY TO INSTALL - no special tools required
• CUSTOM KITS AVAILABLE - blanket kits are available for any piece of equipment
• REMOVABLE & REUSABLE - blanket kits can be easily reinstalled
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