The Chem-Tainer 14 Gallon PE Rectangular Open Top Tank is a compact polyethylene rectangular vessel built for batch mixing, parts soaking, small-volume rinse stations, and benchtop or floor-level holding where an open top keeps loading and cleanout easy. At 14 gallons it is the tank operators reach for when a round drum wastes space and a sealed tank only gets in the way of frequent access.
Will it work for your job?
This is a water-service open-top tank molded from polyethylene. A full load of water weighs roughly 117 lb, so plan the bench, shelf, or floor location for that loaded weight and keep heavy soaking loads on a surface rated to carry it. The flat-sided rectangular footprint is what most people mean when they search for an open-top rectangular tank - it sits flush against a wall or lines up in a row where a round tank cannot. Because the top is open and there is no bottom outlet, no fitting, gasket, or bulkhead selection is required or even possible on this unit - it is sized by liquid volume, and pour-in, dip, and pump-over use are the norm. The technical drawing on this page shows the exact footprint and height; review it to confirm the tank fits your bench, cabinet, or floor space before you order. If you are weighing this against a larger or different shape, the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide match capacity to your batch size before you commit.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error with a small open-top rectangular tank is treating it like a sealed pressure or transport vessel. It is not. The open top means there is no closure to contain splashing during a forklift move or a full slosh, and no outlet to plumb a gravity feed - if your process needs a bottom outlet, a closed top, or a sealed transfer, this is the wrong tank, and you should step up to a closed-top or fitted design. Size for the loaded weight up front: at about 117 lb full, a tank that feels trivial empty is a two-person lift when full, so verify your stand or shelf against the dimensions in the drawing. If you are mounting it on a slab, our guide to concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks covers the load-bearing basics.
Freight
This tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP. It fulfills from the nearest of our two stocking plants - Delano, MN or West Babylon, NY - so a Midwest or Northeast destination usually sees the shortest lane and the lowest freight. One honest caveat on a tank this small and light: LTL freight has a structural floor, and on a 14-gallon unit the freight quote can rival or exceed the tank itself - which is exactly why we quote it live instead of burying an estimate in the price. Get an exact number for your address with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it and confirm the closest origin for you.
