The Chem-Tainer 55 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank (SKU TC2038IC-NAT) is a compact polyethylene vertical tank built for point-of-use water storage and transfer jobs where floor space is tight. It stands 38 inches tall on a 20 by 20 inch footprint, so it tucks into a corner, onto a pallet, or against a wall while still holding a working 55 gallons. It is molded in natural white polyethylene.
Will this tank work for my job?
Filled with water, this 55 gallon tank carries about 459 pounds of contents, so size your stand or pad for that fully loaded weight plus the tank itself. The wall is rated to a 1.5 specific gravity, which means it is engineered to hold up to roughly 688 pounds of contents at full volume for denser fluids — that is about 1.5 times the 459 pound water weight. That headroom makes this vertical storage tank a flexible choice for water storage, transfer staging, and light-duty batching. Check the 20 by 20 inch footprint and 38 inch height against your doorway, cabinet, or trailer clearance before you order, and see the technical drawing on this page for the tank's geometry. If you are weighing this size against a larger vertical, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide so you land on the right capacity the first time.
Set it up right
A vertical tank this size performs best on a flat, fully supporting surface. For above-ground installs on a slab, our guide to concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks through the ACI framework for carrying the load evenly. Fitting and outlet configuration is not specified for this SKU, so confirm your port size and gasket needs with us at 866-418-1777 before ordering.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error on a compact vertical is treating the specific gravity rating as optional. This tank is rated to 1.5 SG, and heavier fluids push the contents weight toward 688 pounds rather than the 459 pounds you get with water. Size the pad and stand for the actual fluid you plan to store, not for water, and confirm your intended contents against the tank's rating before you fill.
This 55 gallon vertical storage tank ships LTL freight from Chem-Tainer's Hanford, CA or Lake Wales, FL plant, quoted live to your ZIP. Get a real number in seconds with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you. From compact 55 gallon storage tanks to full-size verticals, we help you match the tank, the footprint, and the freight before you buy.
