85 Gallon Inductor Tank w/Stand Combo: Complete Buyer's Guide
An 85-gallon inductor station — a cone-bottom mixing tank on its own stand, built to draw, dissolve, and educt dry or liquid chemicals into a spray system. Standing 62 inches on its included stand with a 2-inch outlet at the apex, this Norwesco unit is a working chemical-handling tool, not a storage vessel. Its 1.5-specific-gravity wall handles products up to 12.5 pounds per gallon.
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
The 85 Gallon Inductor Tank with Stand Combo is purpose-built for chemical induction: it is where an operator pours in dry powders, granules, or concentrated liquids and lets the cone and eductor draw them down into solution before they head to the mix or spray tank. The job is mixing and transfer, not long-term holding, and the tank is sized and shaped accordingly.
The cone bottom is the working feature. Its 30 inch-wide, sloped form funnels everything to the 2-inch apex outlet so chemical clears completely into the system with no residue left to harden or contaminate the next batch. The included stand sets the unit at a 62-inch working height — comfortable for pouring product in over the rim and routing the discharge into your plumbing. Translucent white walls let the operator watch the chemical dissolve and clear.
Empty, tank and stand together are 64 pounds. With a 1.5-SG liquid charge the assembly reaches about 1,127 pounds — roughly half a ton during use, carried through the stand. The 2-inch apex outlet drives the eductor flow, and the 16-inch lid is the pour-and-access opening. The factory installs no inlet fitting.
It is molded as one seamless piece, UV-stabilized in the resin, and carries Norwesco's 3-year defect warranty. As a compact combo it ships ground-parcel, arriving quickly compared with palletized tanks.
Key Features and Specifications
- 85-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
- 62" tall x 30" diameter — compact vertical footprint
- 64 lbs empty, approximately 1,127 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
An inductor is a benchtop-scale chemical-handling station, so "installation" means setting up a safe, well-plumbed work point near your mix system — not pouring a foundation. The priorities are a stable stand, a tidy eductor connection, and operator safety around chemical pouring.
Site Preparation
Place the stand on a firm, level surface near the spray or mix tank it feeds, ideally within a chemical-handling area with containment. Level the stand so the cone drains true and the operator can pour comfortably over the rim. Keep the working area clear and well-lit, since this is a hands-on station where product is added by hand.
Placement and Connections
Plumb the 2-inch apex outlet to your eductor or transfer line with a full-port valve so dissolving product clears without bridging. Use schedule-80 PVC or stainless and keep the run short to maintain induction flow. A flex section before rigid pipe absorbs movement during use. Position the unit so the discharge feeds the mix tank by the most direct path.
Venting
Because product is added through the open lid during operation, this tank is largely vented in use, but if you close it between charges, make sure air can enter as the eductor draws liquid out. For volatile concentrates, work under ventilation appropriate to the chemical and its vapor.
Maintenance and Long-Term Care
An inductor is cleaned more often than a storage tank because it touches concentrated, varied chemistry. The stand and cone outlet are the items to watch.
Quarterly Inspection Checklist
- Stand: Check legs, joints, and feet for cracking or movement under the working load.
- Cone and apex: Confirm the cone drains freely and the 2-inch valve seals, with no hardened product bridged above it.
- Eductor line: Inspect the discharge plumbing for buildup or restriction that would slow induction.
- Rim and lid: Look for chemical staining or stress at the pour rim where concentrated product enters.
Cleaning
Rinse the inductor after each chemical, not just quarterly — the cone self-drains, so a quick flush with a neutralizing rinse through the apex clears most residue. Between incompatible products, flush thoroughly to prevent cross-contamination of the next batch. Capture and dispose of rinse per each product's safety data sheet.
UV and Weather Protection
Many inductors live under cover in a chemical-handling building, where UV is a non-issue. If the unit works outdoors, the in-resin UV package handles it; check the sun-facing wall annually for chalking, and keep the stand protected from weather.
Alternatives and Comparisons
An inductor is a different tool from a storage tank, so compare it by capacity and duty. This 85-gallon unit suits operations charging moderate volumes of product per batch. A larger 110-gallon inductor handles bigger pours or higher throughput. If you simply need to store chemical rather than dissolve and educt it, a flat-bottom vertical tank is the right and cheaper choice — an inductor's value is entirely in its mixing and full-drain induction, not in holding product.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the 85 Gallon Inductor Tank w/Stand Combo last?
With regular cleaning, sound stand condition, and use within its 1.5 specific-gravity rating on compatible chemistry, an inductor like this serves reliably for many years. Because it handles varied, concentrated product, the things that age it are chemical attack from an incompatible concentrate and neglected cleaning that lets residue build up — both preventable with good practice. The seamless shell itself is durable, with UV protection built into the resin.
What chemicals can I store in this tank?
This is a mixing and induction tool rather than a storage tank, so think in terms of what you dissolve and educt: most agricultural concentrates, dry chemicals, and many acids and bases up to 12.5 pounds per gallon at 1.5 specific gravity. Polyethylene stands up to those, but not to strong oxidizers, many solvents, or flammable fuels. Always confirm a concentrate on a poly compatibility chart, and do not use the inductor for long-term holding.
Does this tank come with a warranty?
Yes. Norwesco covers the tank three years against defects in materials and workmanship such as pinholes and fitting faults. It excludes chemical attack from incompatible concentrates, damage from resting the cone on its apex, and impact damage. Keep your invoice for any claim.
Can I install this tank underground?
No. An inductor is a working above-ground station designed for hands-on chemical pouring and gravity induction; burial makes no sense for its function and its geometry would not survive soil pressure. It belongs at a plumbed work point near your mix system.
Buying Considerations
Three things to weigh before ordering this inductor. First, fit to your workflow — confirm 85 gallons per charge matches your batch sizes and that the 62-inch working height suits the operator and the receiving tank. Second, the eductor connection — plan a short 2-inch discharge run to your mix system for good induction flow. Third, chemical handling — set it up in a containment area with appropriate ventilation. It ships compact by ground parcel; call us with any application questions.
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