Why Tankers Have a Chain Hanging in the Back

exit route, they end up being released abruptly, generating small sparks.

Now, imagine for a moment a spark appearing near gasoline, diesel, or other highly flammable fuel vapors. The result could be a large fire or even an explosion with devastating consequences for the driver, other road users and the environment.
The hanging chain: a moving grounding system

To avoid this scenario, tanker trucks incorporate a solution that is as simple as it is effective: a metal chain suspended at the rear that remains in permanent contact with the ground while the vehicle is driving.
How does this mechanism work?

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