The Snyder Industries 200 Gallon ASTM XLPE Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank is a natural-white, crosslinked polyethylene vertical storage tank built to the ASTM standard for above-ground bulk storage, and it is the tank most people mean when they search for a 200 gallon vertical storage tank or an XLPE 200 gallon tank. It holds 200 gallons on a compact 40 x 40 inch footprint and stands 57 inches tall, so it tucks into pump houses, equipment sheds, and tight utility corners where a wider tank will not fit. That combination of small floor area and stout crosslinked wall makes it a common choice for on-site water reserve and rural fire-water storage, where a dependable standing volume matters more than square footage.
Will this tank work for your job?
Plan the pad and the plumbing around the loaded weight, not the empty shell. Filled with water, the tank carries about 1,668 pounds; loaded to its full rated specific gravity of 1.9, it carries up to roughly 3,169 pounds of contents. Size the concrete pad and any elevated stand for that maximum figure with margin to spare. The crosslinked (XLPE) wall is a heavier-duty resin than standard HDPE, which is why Snyder rates it to a 1.9 specific gravity for denser liquids; for clean-water duty that headroom simply means a stout, long-lived wall. Run the numbers on your own fill with the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide before you set the pad, and if the tank will anchor a private fire-protection reserve, our Fire-Water Reservoir Tank Design guide covers NFPA-22 sizing discipline and freeze protection.
Fittings and access
The drawing shows three top penetrations to plan around: a top manway with 11-3/8 inch access for filling, inspection, and cleaning; a 14 inch polyethylene threaded and vented opening; and a flange fitting. Confirm the exact fitting locations, elevations, and thread sizes against the technical drawing on this page before you commit your inlet and outlet plumbing, since the drawing governs. Because the threaded, vented, and flange fittings are top-mounted, verify that their seals, gaskets, and O-rings are compatible with the liquid you intend to store before ordering. If you want a deeper read on why the crosslinked wall matters for tougher duty, our guide on Snyder XLPE vs HDPE walks through when crosslinking earns its keep, and for a poured base sized correctly the first time, see Concrete Pad Sizing for Above-Ground Polyethylene Tanks.
The mistake to avoid
The most common misstep on a vertical tank this tall is underbuilding the base. At 57 inches with up to 3,169 pounds of contents, the tank needs a flat, level, fully supporting pad under the entire bottom. A tank that overhangs its pad edge or sits on gravel that shifts will stress the wall over time. Set it on a smooth, continuous surface that carries the full loaded weight, and keep the vented opening clear so the tank breathes as it fills and drains.
This tank ships LTL freight from the Snyder plant in Marked Tree, Arkansas, and freight is quoted live to your delivery ZIP rather than bundled into the list price. Get an exact number in seconds with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you and confirm fitting details before you order.
