The Snyder Industries 200 Gallon ASTM XLPE Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank is a 200-gallon vertical storage tank molded from crosslinked linear polyethylene in natural white. It stands 53 inches tall on a compact 36 by 36 inch square footprint, so it moves through a standard doorway, sits tight against a wall, and keeps its center of gravity low. The XLPE construction is what earns this tank its 1.9 specific gravity rating, higher than the ratings on standard water tanks, which is why it is classed heavy duty rather than a plain HDPE water vessel.
Will this tank work for my job?
Filled with water, this 200 gallon tank carries about 1,668 pounds. Because the body is rated to a 1.9 specific gravity, it is engineered to hold up to roughly 3,169 pounds of contents at full capacity. In practical terms, a 1.9 SG rating means the tank is built for fluids up to about 1.9 times the density of water, or roughly 15.8 pounds per gallon, so you can check your own fluid's specific gravity directly against that ceiling instead of guessing. One caveat on usable volume: for denser or thermally-expanding contents, ASTM D1998 freeboard practice means you will not fill the tank to the brim, so the volume you can actually use is somewhat below the 200-gallon nameplate. Our guide on Snyder Captor freeboard sizing per ASTM D1998 walks through that math, and you can size the model to your demand with the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide.
Why choose XLPE for this build?
Crosslinked polyethylene forms chemical bonds between polymer chains during molding, producing a stiffer, more impact- and stress-crack-resistant wall than single-layer HDPE of the same size. That is what supports the 1.9 SG rating and makes this a strong choice where contents are heavier than water or the service is more punishing. For where crosslinking earns its cost, read Snyder XLPE vs HDPE: When Crosslinking Matters. This size and rating also make a capable reservoir for rural fire-protection storage; if that is your application, review our guide on fire-water reservoir tank design and NFPA 22 sizing.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error on a heavy-duty vertical tank this size is skipping the pad and assuming the fittings. A full tank pressing down through a 36 by 36 inch footprint concentrates real weight, and setting it on uneven or unsupported ground stresses the wall where the base meets the sidewall, so plan level, fully supported bearing under the entire footprint first, using our concrete pad sizing framework. On fittings: the outlet and bulkhead configuration is not specified in this listing's data, so confirm the outlet location and thread size on the technical drawing on this page or by phone before you order rather than assuming a bottom outlet is included.
This tank ships LTL freight from the Snyder plant in Merced, California, and freight is quoted live to your ZIP code rather than bundled into the list price. Get a number in seconds with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you and confirm the right size for your application.
