The Chem-Tainer 60-gallon open-top batch storage tank (SKU R242424B) is a rectangular polyethylene vessel built for straightforward water handling, batch storage, and short-cycle water service. Its 24 x 24 x 24 inch cube gives you a compact, square footprint that fits neatly against a wall or on a bench, and the open top makes filling, cleaning, and inspection simple. If you are shopping for a rectangular open top tank or open tank for water service, this is one of the easiest sizes to place and maintain.
Will it work for your job?
This is a rectangular open tank molded from polyethylene, rated at a nominal 60 gallons across a 24.0 x 24.0 inch footprint and a 24-inch overall height. One thing worth understanding before you order: a 24-inch cube holds right about 60 gallons filled to the very brim, so the rated capacity is a fill-to-the-top number. If your process needs freeboard against splashing or agitation, your usable working volume will be somewhat less than 60 gallons. Filled to capacity, the tank carries roughly 500 pounds. Because the top is open rather than sealed, use it for atmospheric, vented storage and batching, not for pressurized or closed-transport service. To match the tank to your volume and cycle needs, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator or review the Tank Sizing Guide before you buy.
Plumbing and placement
This is a plain open-top vessel with no molded outlets, bulkhead fitting, or bottom drain, so plan on fill-and-dip, ladle, or pump-over-the-rim service rather than a plumbed connection. See the technical drawing on this page for exact dimensions and molded features. For setup, remember that nearly all of the ~500-pound loaded weight is the water itself; empty, the poly shell drops to a liftable weight for cleaning or relocation, which is part of what makes a rectangular open tank convenient to service. Set it on a continuous, level surface and avoid spanning gaps or isolated point supports. If you are pouring a slab or curbed pad for above-ground use, our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks through the framework.
The mistake to avoid
The common misstep with a compact open-top tank is underestimating the loaded weight against the mounting surface. At about 500 pounds full, a 60-gallon cube concentrates real mass on a small area, so a shelf or stand that feels solid empty can deflect once the tank is filled. Confirm your support before the first fill. This tank is configured for water and general batch storage; keep chemical service to tanks specified and rated for that duty.
This tank ships LTL freight from the Chem-Tainer plant in West Babylon, New York, with the exact cost quoted live to your ZIP code. Get your number with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call our team at 866-418-1777 to confirm sizing, lead time, and delivery.
