The Snyder Industries 250 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank (SKU 5990500N30) is a 250-gallon vertical tank molded in natural white polyethylene with a 1.9 specific gravity rating, standing 83 inches tall on a compact 34-by-34-inch footprint. The 1.9 SG rating is the number that defines this tank: it means the wall is engineered to hold contents up to 1.9 times the weight of water, well above what a plain water tank of the same size is built for. Filled with water it holds roughly 2,085 pounds; loaded to its full rated density it is built to carry up to 3,962 pounds of contents. This is a structural weight rating, not a chemical-service certification for any specific product.
Will it work for your site
The vertical form keeps floor use tight at 34 x 34 inches while giving you full 250-gallon capacity in an 83-inch column, so it sets neatly against a wall or inside a containment basin. Fittings shown on the technical drawing include a 14-inch PE threaded and vented lid, a manway with an 11-3/8-inch access opening for interior inspection and cleaning, and a bulkhead fitting for outlet plumbing. Review the technical drawing on this page to confirm the bulkhead and outlet placement against your pump and piping layout before you order. If you are matching capacity to draw-down or refill cycles, the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide walk through the math.
Set it up right
The common mistake with a high-SG vertical tank is under-building the pad. At full rated load this tank concentrates nearly 4,000 pounds onto a 34-inch square, so it needs a level, continuously supported concrete or engineered base rated for that point load. Our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks covers the ACI framework. If you are evaluating this tank for a high-SG chemical rather than water, the resin chemistry matters: confirm the exact HDPE-versus-XLPE resin specification for your intended contents before commissioning. Our writeup on XLPE vs HDPE for high-SG storage explains why that choice drives service life.
This vertical storage tank ships LTL freight from the Snyder plant in Lincoln, Nebraska, quoted live to your ZIP. Get a freight quote in seconds with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to confirm fittings, resin specification, and delivery for your application.
