The Snyder Industries 1550 Gallon XLPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank is built for operators who need a tall-footprint reservoir rated for genuinely heavy liquids. This vertical storage tank holds 1,550 gallons, stands 123.8 inches tall on a 64 x 64-inch square footprint, and is molded in white cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE). What separates this unit from a standard water tank is its 1.9 specific gravity rating and ASTM certification, which means it is engineered to carry contents far denser than water without compromising the wall structure.
Will this vertical storage tank work for my application?
Use the weight numbers to size your pad and support. Full of water, this tank carries roughly 12,927 pounds of contents; at its maximum rated 1.9 specific gravity, it is built to hold up to 24,561 pounds. That headroom is the reason to choose XLPE over a standard polyethylene water tank: cross-linked resin resists environmental stress cracking and tolerates heavier liquids than ordinary high-density polyethylene. The 64 x 64-inch footprint and 123.8-inch height make this a strong fit for sites where floor space is tight but vertical clearance is available. Pour a level, full-diameter concrete pad rated for the loaded weight and verify your overhead clearance before delivery. Review the technical drawing on this page for the molded-in dimensions, and run your volume through the Tank Sizing Calculator or the Tank Sizing Guide if you are confirming how much usable capacity you need.
Common applications for a vertical reservoir this size
At 1,550 gallons in a tall, compact footprint, this XLPE tank suits bulk water storage, agricultural and industrial liquid storage, and rural or remote-site reservoirs. One common use is private fire-protection water storage, where reservoir sizing follows its own discipline; the guide on fire-water reservoir tank design and NFPA 22 sizing covers where a polyethylene tank fits in that stack and how to plan for freeze protection in cold climates. If your contents exceed 1.9 specific gravity, or your site needs double-wall secondary containment, that is a different specification - the walkthrough on Snyder Captor double-wall freeboard sizing per ASTM D1998 explains the trade-offs and the usable volume you actually get.
The mistake to avoid on a high-SG tank
The most common error with a 1.9 specific gravity tank is treating its rating as a license to fill it with any liquid. The 1.9 SG figure tells you the maximum density the wall is structurally rated to hold - it does not certify chemical resistance for a specific product. Cross-linked polyethylene is durable and crack-resistant, but XLPE cannot be re-welded or repaired the way linear polyethylene can, so specify your fittings and gaskets at order time and confirm gasket compatibility with your liquid before you commit. Before putting anything other than water in this tank, confirm the contents' density against the 1.9 rating and verify resin and gasket compatibility with your specific product. For wall-thickness and freeboard discipline on dense contents, the guide on ASTM D1998 wall-thickness and sizing logic walks through where premature failures originate at the vapor-saturated headspace.
How does this Snyder vertical tank ship?
This is a large vertical storage tank that moves by LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP code. It ships from the nearest Snyder plant to your delivery address - Lincoln, NE, Marked Tree, AR, or Philippi, WV. Because the freight cost depends heavily on which plant is closest to you and on your local delivery conditions, get a real number before you commit: use the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777. The BigCommerce price shown is the tank list price before freight; LTL is quoted separately so you see exactly what delivery to your site costs. Confirm fit, capacity, and delivery to your ZIP before you order.
