The Chem-Tainer 60 Gallon PE Rectangular Open Top Tank is a polyethylene open-top vessel built for batching, washdown, parts soaking, and general water handling where you need easy overhead access and a footprint that tucks against a wall or into a corner. The rectangular shape and open top make it a practical pick when you are mixing, dipping, or transferring by hand rather than running a sealed, pressurized line.
Will this tank work for my application?
This is a 60-gallon polyethylene rectangular open top tank from Chem-Tainer. The open top gives you full overhead access for filling, stirring, scooping, or lowering parts in and out, and the rectangular profile uses bench and floor space more efficiently than a round open tank. Filled with water it carries about 500 lb, so plan a flat, fully supported surface that can hold that load across the entire base. A rectangular tank needs continuous support under the bottom; do not bridge it across rails or set it on an uneven pad. If you are deciding between this 60-gallon size and a larger open tank for your volume, run the numbers with the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide.
Mounting and support
Because the full water weight is roughly 500 lb, the surface under this open top tank matters more than the tank itself. Set it on a level, solid base that supports the whole footprint. If you are placing it on a poured pad, our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks through the framework for sizing that pad correctly so the load is carried evenly across the base.
What to watch out for
This is a water and general-purpose rectangular open top tank. An open top is not a sealed top, so it offers no protection against debris or evaporation and will splash out if you move it while full; it is not built for pressurized or fully enclosed service. Rectangular tanks are usually chosen to fit a specific space, so confirm the exact length, width, and height work for your bench, corner, or containment area before you order. This listing does not publish those measurements, so call 866-418-1777 for the exact dimensions, and we can also help if you need to add a drain or bulkhead fitting rather than guessing at a size.
This compact 60-gallon open top tank ships LTL freight from the Chem-Tainer plant in West Babylon, NY, with freight quoted live to your ZIP code. Because it is a small tank, use the Freight Cost Estimator for the exact LTL rate to your ZIP, or call 866-418-1777 and we will help you size the tank and arrange shipping. For planning a water storage install, see the Tank Sizing Guide and our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks.
