The Snyder Industries 1300 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank is molded from crosslinked linear polyethylene (XLPE) in black and rated to ASTM standards for demanding vertical storage service. Standing 87 inches tall on a 72 x 72 inch square footprint, this tank holds 1,300 gallons and is engineered around a 1.5 specific gravity rating, meaning it is built to carry contents up to 50 percent heavier than plain water. That combination of a heavier SG rating and crosslinked resin is what lets the wall carry dense liquids a standard water tank cannot.
Will it work for your site?
Full of water, this vertical tank carries roughly 10,842 pounds; loaded to its maximum rated 1.5 specific gravity, the contents can reach about 16,263 pounds. Plan your pad and foundation for the loaded figure that matches your actual liquid, not the empty shell. Because the 72 x 72 inch footprint concentrates as much as 16,263 pounds on a small area, confirm your pad rating and the forklift or crane access at the point of delivery before the truck arrives, and check the 87 inch height against your doorway, canopy, and overhead clearance. If you are still deciding on capacity, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator and read the Tank Sizing Guide, and for pad design see our walk-through on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks.
Fittings and configuration
This vertical storage tank comes equipped with a flange fitting, an 18 inch polyethylene threaded and vented lid, a manway with 15 inch access for interior reach, and a S.U.M.O. fitting as shown on the technical drawing on this page. That drawing details the exact fitting placement and outlet locations, so review it against your plumbing plan before you order. Confirm that the vented lid and manway access work with your fill and inspection routine, and match any outlet threads to your existing bulkhead and pipe hardware. As a heavier-rated XLPE vertical storage tank, it suits bulk water holding, fire-water reservoir duty, and industrial reuse storage where a rugged black tank is preferred.
A mistake worth avoiding
The most common error on a tank like this is over-trusting the specific gravity headroom without confirming that your fitting and gasket materials suit the stored liquid. The 1.5 SG rating tells you the wall can carry dense contents, but it says nothing about the chemical compatibility of the vented lid, flange, or the manway gasket you will open every time you service the 15 inch access. If you are storing anything other than water, verify those materials against the OEM chart first. The freeboard and thermal-expansion discipline that governs how much of the 1,300 gallons you can actually use is covered in our guide to Snyder freeboard sizing per ASTM D1998, and for freeze-prone or fire-protection installs our writeups on fire-water reservoir tank design and industrial water reuse tank topology cover the sizing that keeps a stored-water system reliable.
This tank ships by LTL freight from the Snyder plant in Chowchilla, California, quoted live to your ZIP code. Get an exact number through our Freight Cost Estimator or call us at 866-418-1777 and we will size the tank, confirm fittings, and arrange delivery.
