The Chem-Tainer 55 Gallon Plastic Vertical Liquid Storage Tank (SKU TC2038IC) is a compact, freestanding polyethylene tank built for liquid storage where floor space is tight. It stands 38 inches tall on a 20 x 20 inch footprint, so it tucks into corners, pump sheds, and equipment rooms that can't take a wider vertical tank. Holding 55 gallons, it's a practical size for a day tank, batch make-up, point-of-use rainwater capture, or small-volume water transfer and storage. The molded polyethylene body carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating, which tells you the tank wall is built to hold liquids heavier than water.
Will this 55 gallon vertical tank work for your setup?
Full of water, this tank weighs roughly 459 pounds, and at its full 1.5 specific gravity rating it can carry contents weighing up to 688 pounds. Plan your floor, stand, or pad around the higher figure if you'll store anything denser than water. The 20 x 20 inch footprint is the number to design to when you lay out a concrete pad or a steel stand. For help matching this 55 gallon size to your actual demand, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator or read the Tank Sizing Guide before you commit. The technical drawing on this page shows the full dimensional layout so you can confirm overhead clearance and fitting placement.
Fittings, base, and the mistake to avoid
Fitting and outlet configuration is not listed for this SKU, so do not assume an outlet size, location, or gasket material. Confirm the actual fitting layout you need with us at 866-418-1777 before you order. The most common error on a 55 gallon vertical tank is treating the 1.5 specific gravity rating as a green light to store any chemical. The rating describes how much weight the wall can carry, not what the polyethylene resin will resist. This listing is set up for water and general liquid storage; if you're considering anything more aggressive, confirm the resin and any gasket compatibility against the manufacturer's chemical-resistance chart at your exact concentration and temperature first. The other slip is underbuilding the base: a stand sized only for the 459 pound water weight leaves no margin if you ever fill with a denser liquid up to the 688 pound rating. Our concrete pad sizing guide walks through the ACI 360R-10 framework for getting that base right.
How it ships and what to expect
This vertical storage tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP. Chem-Tainer molds and fulfills this size from Hanford, CA and Lake Wales, FL, so your freight is figured from whichever plant is nearest you. Get a real number before you order with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we'll quote it with you. For rural or remote water-storage builds where this tank feeds a larger reservoir or fire-protection setup, our fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and cold-climate freeze protection.
This is a common-spec 55 gallon vertical storage tank with a small footprint, honest weight numbers, and freight you can pin down before you buy. Confirm your freight with the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777, and use the Tank Sizing Calculator to lock in the right size for your application.
