The Snyder Industries 1650 Gallon XLPE Heavy Duty Cone Bottom Tank is built for chemical-service duty: a crosslinked linear polyethylene (XLPE) tank rated to 1.9 specific gravity, holding 1,650 gallons in a Natural White shell that stands 94 inches tall on an 86 x 86 inch footprint. The cone bottom geometry promotes drainage toward the outlet, and the 1.9 SG rating lets you store dense chemistry that would overstress a lighter-rated cone tank.
Will this cone bottom tank work for your application?
Filled with water, this tank carries roughly 13,761 pounds; loaded to its maximum rated contents at 1.9 SG it can hold up to 26,146 pounds, so the stand, slab, and any anchoring you spec must be sized to that fully loaded figure - not the water weight. Note that the 94-inch height is the tank shell alone: a cone bottom tank needs a support stand to hold the cone off the ground, and the stand adds to your overall installed height and clearance, so plan for that headroom. Use the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide to confirm your contents weight before you order, and review the Cone Bottom Tank Stand Compatibility Matrix to match this Snyder cone to the correct stand. The technical drawing on this page documents the fitting layout: a flange, a 10" PE threaded/vented fitting, and a fill cap with 7" access. Pair the tank with the right instrumentation using our Tank Level Gauge Selection for Chemical Service guide.
Chemical compatibility
This is an XLPE tank rated to 1.9 specific gravity. Crosslinked polyethylene resists stress cracking and a broader range of aggressive chemistry than standard HDPE - see Snyder XLPE vs HDPE: When Crosslinking Matters for Chemistry Duty for where that difference matters. Verified compatible chemicals for this tank, with the fitting and gasket materials to pair with each, include: Acetic Acid (60%, PP/PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets), Aluminum Sulfate (50%, PVC, EPDM), Calcium Chloride (40%, PVC, EPDM), DEF (32.5%, 316 stainless fittings, EPDM), Ethylene Glycol (100%, PVC, EPDM), Ferric Chloride (50%, PVC, EPDM), Ferric Sulfate (60%, PVC, EPDM), Ferrous Sulfate (20%, PVC, EPDM), Hydrofluosilicic Acid (26%, PP/PVC fittings, Viton gaskets), Magnesium Chloride (30%, PVC, EPDM), Polyaluminum Chloride (PVC, EPDM), Potassium Carbonate (50%, PVC, EPDM), Potassium Hydroxide (saturated, PVC, EPDM), Propylene Glycol (PP/316 stainless fittings, EPDM), Sodium Carbonate (30%, PVC, EPDM), Sodium Thiosulfate (40%, PVC, EPDM), Urea Solution (50%, PP/PVC fittings, EPDM), and Ozonated Water (up to 10 PPM, PVC, EPDM). The gasket material follows the chemical: 17 of the 18 listed run EPDM, and hydrofluosilicic acid is the sole Viton exception. Always confirm against the OEM chemical-resistance chart at the exact concentration and service temperature you run, and cross-reference our Chemical Compatibility Database before committing.
The mistake to avoid
The costliest error on a 1.9 SG chemical tank is matching the right resin to the wrong fitting or gasket. The shell can be fully compatible while a PVC fitting, an EPDM gasket, or a stainless connection is not - hydrofluosilicic acid here needs Viton, and DEF wants 316 stainless rather than PVC or plain steel, which is the single most common field failure on a DEF tank. Match every wetted component to the chemical, not just the tank wall, and verify concentration and temperature on the OEM chart. For high-containment chemical installs, the Snyder Captor Plus 110% Containment vs UL-142 comparison covers secondary containment options.
This tank ships LTL freight from whichever of our two Snyder plants is closest to you - Chowchilla, CA or Lincoln, NE - with freight quoted live to your ZIP. Get your number with the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777 to talk through the cone bottom tank, stand, and fittings as a complete package.
