The Snyder Industries 1550 Gallon XLPE Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank is a crosslinked linear polyethylene (XLPE) vertical storage tank built for demanding bulk-water and heavy-liquid duty. It stands 124 inches tall on a 64 x 64 inch footprint and carries a 1.9 specific gravity rating, which is what separates this heavy-duty XLPE build from a standard water-only vertical tank. If you are shopping vertical storage tanks and want a black Snyder tank that can hold more than plain water, this is the size that answers it.
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Capacity is 1,550 gallons in a molded crosslinked linear polyethylene body, finished in black to cut light transmission and slow algae growth in stored water. The black color and vertical shape make this a practical choice for bulk water storage, rainwater capture, fire-water reserve, and process water. The 1.9 specific gravity rating is the number to plan around: it means the tank wall is rated to hold contents up to 1.9 times the weight of water, so you are not limited to water alone. This is already the heavy-duty XLPE build, a step up from a standard water-only vertical tank rather than something you upgrade later. Use our Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide to match the 1,550-gallon capacity to your draw-down and refill schedule.
Footprint and fittings
Dimensions are 124 in tall on a 64.0 x 64.0 in footprint, so plan a level pad slightly wider than the base and clear overhead room for fill lines. Fitting and outlet configuration is not published for this listing, so confirm your fitting sizes, outlet locations, and gaskets with us at 866-418-1777 before ordering bulkhead fittings. If you are weighing this crosslinked build against a standard HDPE tank, our guide on Snyder XLPE vs HDPE explains when the crosslinked wall earns its keep.
The mistake to avoid: sizing the pad for water only
The common error on a heavy-duty vertical tank is sizing the foundation for water weight alone. Filled with water this tank carries roughly 12,927 lbs of contents, but at its maximum rated 1.9 SG it is engineered for about 24,561 lbs. Your concrete pad and any elevated stand must be built for the actual contents at your service density, not the water figure. Our concrete pad sizing guide walks the ACI framework for above-ground polyethylene tanks. If this is a fire-water reserve, the fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and freeze protection.
This tank ships LTL freight from the nearest of three Snyder plants, with production in Lincoln, NE, Marked Tree, AR, and Philippi, WV. Because those origins are spread across the country, the closest-origin quote can vary a lot by ZIP, so run your number with the Freight Cost Estimator to capture the nearest plant, or call 866-418-1777 to lock in the origin and delivery details.
