The Snyder Industries 2000 Gallon XLPE Heavy Duty Cone Bottom Tank (SKU 5070000N48) is a 2000-gallon black cone bottom tank molded from crosslinked linear polyethylene (XLPE) and rated to 1.9 specific gravity, so it is built to hold dense, aggressive chemistry that would over-stress a standard 1.0 or 1.5 SG water tank. It stands 102 inches tall on a 90 x 90 inch footprint, and because the cone discharges to a single low point it drains and self-cleans far better than a flat-bottom tank for batching, settling, and full evacuation between chemicals. This is a true cone tank, not a vertical drum, so plan on a matching steel stand to support the cone.
Will it work for your application
Empty, this XLPE cone tank holds 2000 gallons. Filled with plain water it carries about 16,680 lb, and at its full 1.9 SG rating the contents can weigh up to 31,692 lb — use that maximum figure, not the water figure, when you spec the stand legs, anchor pattern, and concrete pad. It ships LTL from the Lincoln, NE plant, quoted live to your ZIP, so a skeptical buyer can estimate freight distance up front on a load this heavy. The molded-in fittings documented on the technical drawing are:
- Top flange
- 18-inch PE threaded and vented lid (filling and venting)
- Manway with 15-inch access (inspection and cleaning)
See the technical drawing on this page for fitting locations and bolt patterns before you set piping. If you are still deciding between sizes or comparing cone versus flat-bottom designs, the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide walk through capacity, weight, and footprint, and the Cone Bottom Tank Stand Compatibility Matrix covers Snyder stand pairing.
Chemical compatibility
This tank is molded from XLPE and rated to 1.9 specific gravity, which is what lets it handle heavier chemistries than a 1.0 or 1.5 SG tank. Always confirm chemical service against the OEM chemical-resistance chart at your specific concentration and temperature — compatibility is concentration- and temperature-dependent, and the right gasket and fitting material matters as much as the tank resin. Verified-compatible chemistries for this XLPE/1.9 SG tank include acetic acid (60%, PP/PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets), aluminum sulfate (50%), calcium chloride (40%), DEF (32.5%, 316SS fittings, EPDM), ethylene glycol (100%), ferric chloride (50%), ferric sulfate (60%), ferrous sulfate (20%), hydrofluosilicic acid (26%, PP/PVC fittings, Viton gaskets), magnesium chloride (30%), polyaluminum chloride, potassium carbonate (50%), potassium hydroxide (saturated), propylene glycol (PP/316SS fittings), sodium carbonate (30%), sodium thiosulfate (40%), urea solution (50%, PP/PVC fittings), and ozonated water (up to 10 PPM, PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets). Most of these call for PVC fittings with EPDM gaskets; DEF takes 316SS and hydrofluosilicic acid takes Viton, so match hardware to the chemical, not just the tank. For the full concentration- and temperature-specific data, see our Chemical Compatibility Database.
The mistake to avoid
The costliest error on a tank like this is treating the XLPE resin and the 1.9 SG rating as interchangeable with a cheaper HDPE water tank. Crosslinked polyethylene resists stress-cracking and permeation from concentrated chemistry in a way standard HDPE does not — the difference is real and it is why this tank is specified for chemical duty. The Snyder XLPE vs HDPE guide explains exactly when crosslinking matters. The second mistake is mismatching gasket and fitting hardware to the chemical: most chemistries here run PVC fittings with EPDM gaskets, but DEF needs 316SS and hydrofluosilicic acid needs Viton, so confirm the outliers before you order hardware. The third is under-sizing the support structure for the 1.9 SG load. If you are also planning containment or level monitoring, see the Snyder Captor Plus containment comparison and our tank level gauge selection guide.
This Snyder XLPE cone bottom tank ships LTL freight from the Lincoln, NE plant, quoted live to your ZIP. Get an instant rate with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to confirm fittings, stand pairing, and chemical service before you order.
