The Snyder Industries 1200 Gallon ASTM XLPE Black Vertical Storage Tank is a crosslinked polyethylene vertical tank built for demanding bulk water and higher-density liquid storage. Molded in crosslinked linear polyethylene (XLPE) and rated to a 1.5 specific gravity, it carries a stout wall structure that holds contents heavier than water, which is why buyers searching for a black XLPE vertical storage tank land on this Snyder model. It stands 109 inches tall on a 60-inch diameter footprint (60.0 x 60.0), holding a full 1,200 gallons in a compact 5-foot circle. Unlike a standard-density water tank, this XLPE shell is rated to 1.5 SG, so it carries brine, mild solutions, or other heavier-than-water contents without derating the wall.
Will it work for your site?
Filled with water, this tank carries roughly 10,008 lb of contents; at its full 1.5 specific gravity rating it is engineered to hold up to about 15,012 lb of denser liquid. That contents weight, not the empty shell, drives your pad and anchoring plan, so size the foundation to the loaded figure. The black color blocks light to slow algae growth in outdoor water storage. Fittings shown on the technical drawing on this page include a flange fitting, an 18-inch PE threaded/vented fitting, and a manway with 15-inch access for interior entry, cleaning, and inspection. The vented fitting matters for atmospheric and gravity-fill service: it lets the tank breathe so a rapid draw-down does not pull a vacuum on the shell. Confirm the full fitting layout against the technical drawing before you plumb the site. If you are still matching capacity to demand, the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide walk you through usable volume versus nameplate gallons.
Common mistakes to avoid
The most common error on a 1.5-SG-rated tank is under-building the base. Because this XLPE tank is engineered for heavier-than-water service, the pad and any hold-downs must be sized to the maximum rated contents weight of about 15,012 lb, not just the 10,008 lb water weight. A flat, level, fully supporting concrete pad is the standard foundation for an above-ground poly tank of this size; our concrete pad sizing guide covers the ACI framework. If this reservoir feeds a rural fire-protection system, the fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and cold-climate freeze protection. For grey-water, rainwater, or condensate reuse duty, see the industrial water reuse topology guide.
Freight and how to order
This tank ships by LTL freight from the Snyder plant in Chowchilla, California, and freight is quoted live to your delivery ZIP. Shipping from California means West-Coast ZIPs see the shortest LTL lanes, while Eastern deliveries run longer and cost more, so run your ZIP through the Freight Cost Estimator for an exact lane. At 109 inches tall and 60 inches in diameter, confirm overhead clearance and access-path width before the truck arrives; the empty shell offloads light, but plan the pad and anchoring to the 15,012 lb max-rated load. Call 866-418-1777 and we will quote freight for you and confirm fitting and foundation details before your order ships.
