The Chem-Tainer 27 Gallon PE Rectangular Open Top Tank is a compact, open-top polyethylene container built for batching, mixing, washdown, and small-volume water storage where you need easy top access and a footprint that tucks into tight bench or floor space. At 27 gallons of usable capacity, it sits at the small end of the open top tank lineup, which makes it practical to fill, move when empty, and reposition as your process changes. Loaded weight: roughly 225 lb full of water.
Will it work for your application?
This is a rectangular open top tank molded from polyethylene, the standard material for non-pressurized water and general-purpose liquid storage. The open top gives you unobstructed access for adding product by hand, dropping in a pump or mixer, or scooping and dipping, and the rectangular shape uses corner-to-corner floor space more efficiently than a round open tank of the same volume. Filled with water, the tank carries roughly 225 pounds, so plan your stand, shelf, or floor area to support that loaded weight on a flat, fully-supported surface. One thing to set expectations on up front: this tank ships as a bare open-top vessel, with no pre-installed fittings, outlets, or gaskets. If you are unsure whether 27 gallons matches your draw and refill cycle, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator or read the Tank Sizing Guide before you buy.
Freight and getting it to you
This open top tank ships from Chem-Tainer's Delano, MN plant. It moves by LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP rather than bundled into the list price. At roughly 225 lb loaded and a compact rectangular footprint, it is a small tank that still moves on an LTL lane, so get the exact number for your address with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call us at 866-418-1777 and we will quote the lane for you.
The mistake to avoid
The biggest miss on a small open top water tank like this one is treating it as a sealed or pressurized vessel. It is not. The open top means it is vented to atmosphere by design, so it is intended for non-pressurized storage and handling. This tank is offered for water service; if you are considering any other liquid, confirm material suitability with us before you commit, since open top water storage is what this tank is built for. Refer to the technical drawing on this page for the as-molded dimensions and wall configuration before you size a stand or enclosure around it.
Ready to move? Get your LTL freight number through the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777, and lean on the Tank Sizing Calculator if you are still locking in the right capacity. For broader planning around above-ground polyethylene storage, our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks through supporting a loaded tank correctly.
