60 Gallon 45 Degree Cone Bottom Inductor Tank: Complete Buyer's Guide
A 60-gallon 45-degree cone with a near-equal 31-inch width and 32-inch height — a squat, stable mixing vessel that wastes no overhead. The wide 16-inch lid and 2-inch tip outlet make it a workhorse blender for the line that needs real batch volume without a tower of a tank.
Specifications at a Glance
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Standards & Materials
- ASTM D1998 — Standard Specification for Polyethylene Upright Storage Tanks. Governs wall-thickness and hydrostatic design for vertical rotomolded poly tanks of this class.
- FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 — Olefin polymers. The food-contact regulation the FDA-grade resin in this tank is compounded to meet.
- Specific gravity rating 1.5 — the tank is engineered for liquids up to 1.5× the density of water (water is about 8.34 lb/gal). Confirm your fluid’s SG before storage.
Product Overview
Most cone-bottom tanks grow tall as they grow in capacity. The 60 Gallon 45 Degree Cone Bottom Inductor Tank takes the opposite tack: at 31 inches in diameter and 32 inches tall it is almost as wide as it is high, a deliberately low-slung profile that keeps the charging lid at a comfortable working height and the center of gravity low on the stand.
The 45-degree cone gives this tank its clean-drain character — steep enough to evacuate sticky concentrates and settling solids to the tip, without the height penalty of a 60-degree funnel. Sixty gallons is a genuine production batch size: enough to feed a sustained eductor circuit or charge a sizable downstream tank, while still light enough to manage. The shell weighs just 26 pounds empty, but a full 60-gallon charge at the 1.5 specific-gravity rating loads about 777 pounds onto the stand, which is the figure that drives the support design.
The fittings match the working duty. A 2-inch NPT outlet at the cone tip clears a thick blend quickly, and the 16-inch lid is a true mixing-station opening — wide enough for an agitator, bulk charging, and reaching in to clean the cone. The translucent white wall keeps the blend visible from outside, and Norwesco's seamless one-piece rotational mold leaves no weld line for aggressive chemistry to attack.
This is dedicated chemical-handling equipment, built to induct and blend agricultural and industrial solutions within its density rating rather than to store potable water, and it carries Norwesco's 3-year manufacturing warranty.
Technical Drawing
Official Norwesco technical drawing — 60 Gallon 45 Degree Cone Bottom Inductor Tank
Key Features and Specifications
- 60-gallon capacity — sized for chemical induction and mixing operations
- Constructed from virgin linear polyethylene (HDPE) with 1.5 specific gravity rating — handles liquids up to 12.5 lbs/gal
- 32" tall x 31" diameter — compact vertical footprint
- 26 lbs empty, approximately 777 lbs when full at rated specific gravity
- 2" NPT outlet fitting — factory installed and leak-tested
- 16" lid opening for fill, venting, and interior access
- FDA approved for potable water and food-grade liquid contact
- 3 Year Warranty from Norwesco against manufacturing defects
- Translucent white walls allow visual level monitoring without opening the tank and reflect sunlight to keep contents cooler
- Rated for continuous service up to 120 F / 48 C
- Seamless one-piece rotational molding — no seams, no welds, no leak points
- Manufactured by Norwesco — a leading name in rotomolded polyethylene tanks
- Must be installed on the manufacturer-supplied or compatible stand rated for the full loaded weight. Never rest a cone bottom tank directly on its apex
- Ships via UPS or FedEx ground — typically arrives within 5-7 business days
Installation and Setup Guide
The low, wide profile makes this an unusually stable inductor to install — but stability still depends on a stand rated for the full load.
Stand and Support
Seat the tank in a cone-bottom stand rated for the full charge — about 777 pounds at 1.5 specific gravity. The wide 31-inch diameter gives the stand a broad base, which helps, but the load still funnels through the cone to the tip. Level the stand on solid concrete, confirm all legs bear evenly, and let the cone hang square. The apex carries the 2-inch outlet and is never a foot — rest the tank on it and the cone will crack.
Plumbing the 2-Inch Outlet
Plumb the 2-inch NPT tip outlet with a full-port valve and a short, straight run to your pump or eductor. The low column means slightly less head pressure than a tall tank, so keep the drain path clean and unrestricted to let the 45-degree cone do its job. Run the first connection in chemical-rated flex hose to absorb thermal movement and protect the boss.
Ventilation and Agitation
The 16-inch lid and low working height make this a comfortable mixing station. Mount any agitator centered so the cone is not loaded off-axis, mix in a ventilated area, and keep the lid seated during agitation to contain splash. Fit a vent matched to the chemistry rather than a plain screen, and keep eyewash within reach of the working face.
Maintenance and Long-Term Care
A production-size mixer rewards a steady between-batch routine: clear the cone, check the 2-inch valve, watch the wall, and keep chemistries from crossing.
Between-Batch Inspection
- Cone evacuation: Confirm the 45-degree cone drains to a dry tip. On a wide, low cone, product hanging in one quadrant points to a stand that is no longer level.
- 2-inch valve: Cycle the full-port tip valve and feel for grit; abrasive slurry wears the seat over many batches.
- Agitator seal: Check the mixer mount and shaft seal at the lid for leaks that would run concentrate down the outside of the tank.
- Wall and stand: Backlight the translucent wall for crazing, and verify the stand still carries the 777-pound load square and uncorroded.
Decontamination Between Chemistries
Flush and decontaminate the body, cone, agitator, and 2-inch outlet to the chemical manufacturer's procedure before switching products. A 60-gallon vessel with a mixer holds residue in the cone, on the shaft, and under the lid, so a thorough decon protects the downstream batches this tank feeds. It is never returned to potable service.
Long-Term Care
Kept indoors and shaded, the shell ages slowly; on a production mixer the wear lands on the tip valve, agitator seal, and lid gasket. Keep those consumables stocked so a worn part is a quick swap, not a stoppage.
Alternatives and Comparisons
The 60 Gallon 45 Degree Cone Bottom Inductor Tank occupies the middle of the cone-bottom range, and the comparison is about profile and batch size.
Low and wide vs. tall and narrow: This tank's near-square profile keeps the lid at a comfortable height and the center of gravity low — an advantage where ceiling space is limited or operators charge it by hand. A taller, narrower inductor of similar capacity would reach higher and feel less stable. If overhead is tight, the squat profile wins.
Capacity and angle: Sixty gallons is a solid production batch — a step up from benchtop spot-mixers, a step below the 80-gallon high-volume unit. The 45-degree cone drains sticky chemistry cleanly without the height of a 60-degree funnel, making it the balanced choice for everyday blending.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the 60 Gallon 45 Degree Cone Bottom Inductor Tank last?
With compatible chemistries on a stand rated for the full charge and out of direct sun, this shell readily passes 15 years. On a production mixer the wear shows up at the working interfaces — the 2-inch tip valve and the agitator seal — well before the poly itself, and an over-aggressive concentrate can craze the wall. Decontaminate between products and inspect the cone after each batch, and the tank body will outlast many rounds of consumables.
What chemicals can I store in this tank?
This is chemical-mixing equipment rated to 1.5 specific gravity, built to induct and blend agricultural and industrial concentrates within that density — liquid fertilizers, surfactants, wettable powders, and water-based cleaning chemistries. It is not for drinking water and never for fuels, solvents, or flammables. Confirm every new product against a polyethylene compatibility chart, since some oxidizers and hydrocarbons attack poly.
Does this tank come with a warranty?
Yes — Norwesco's 3-year warranty covers material and workmanship defects when used within its ratings, including molding flaws like pinholes and voids. It does not cover chemical attack from an incompatible product, a cone damaged by tip-loading, or wear to valves, seals, and gaskets, which are normal-service items on a mixing tank. Keep your invoice and a photo of the tank seated in its stand.
Can I install this tank underground?
No. The steep, thin-walled cone is built to drain, not to resist the inward crush of soil — burial would collapse it and void the warranty. This is above-ground mixing equipment. For below-grade storage, choose a purpose-built underground cistern with ribbed, reinforced walls designed for burial loads.
Buying Considerations
Three checks before ordering the 60 Gallon 45 Degree Cone Bottom Inductor Tank. First, the stand — rated for the roughly 777-pound full charge; the cone transfers all of it and the tank cannot stand alone. Second, the working setup — the low, wide profile and 16-inch lid make it a fine mixing station, so plan a centered agitator mount and ventilation for the chemistry. Third, compatibility — verify your concentrates are poly-safe and within the 1.5 specific-gravity limit, since this is chemical-process gear and never a water tank. At 26 pounds empty it ships UPS or FedEx ground in 5 to 7 business days.
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