The Snyder Industries 2600 Gallon XLPE Cone Bottom Tank is a crosslinked linear polyethylene (XLPE) vessel rated to 1.5 specific gravity, built for bulk chemical storage where you need the full drainage a cone-bottom geometry gives you. It holds 2,600 gallons in a natural white shell, stands 139 inches tall on a 90 x 90 inch footprint, and is engineered to carry liquids heavier than water. This is a cone bottom tank in the Snyder line, supported on a stand or in a structure that matches its conical discharge.
Will it work for your application?
Match the tank to the weight you intend to store. Filled with water this tank carries 21,684 pounds; at its full 1.5 SG rating it is engineered for up to 32,526 pounds of contents. You can self-check your own liquid with simple arithmetic: 2,600 gallons x your specific gravity x 8.34 lb/gal - at SG 1.5 that lands at roughly 32,500 pounds, the ceiling this XLPE shell is rated for. Confirm your chemical's specific gravity falls at or below 1.5 before you commit - that single number drives whether this tank is the right choice. The 90 x 90 inch footprint and 139 inch height let you plan pad, stand, and overhead clearance before delivery. Because this is a tall cone bottom design with a high center of gravity when full, engineer the stand and pad for the loaded weight, not the empty tank. Work through capacity and stored-weight math with the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide, and review Snyder cone bottom stand pairings in the Cone Bottom Tank Stand Compatibility Matrix.
Chemical compatibility
This tank is molded from crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) and rated to a 1.5 specific gravity. The chemicals below are referenced from the OEM chemical-resistance chart, which is concentration- and temperature-specific - the listed percentage is the tested ceiling, not a guarantee at any concentration, so always confirm your exact concentration and operating temperature against that chart before service. At a 1.5 SG rating, this tank is compatible with the following: Acetic Acid at 60% (PP/PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets, details); Aluminum Sulfate at 50% (PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets); Calcium Chloride at 40% (PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets); DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) at 32.5% (316SS fittings, EPDM gaskets); Ferrous Sulfate at 20% (PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets); Magnesium Chloride at 30% (PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets); Sodium Carbonate at 30% (PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets); Urea Solution at 50% (PP/PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets); and Ozonated Water up to 10 PPM (PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets). Spec your wetted parts to match the per-chemical call-outs: DEF in particular requires 316 stainless steel fittings with EPDM gaskets - no brass or carbon steel on the wetted path - while the salts and sulfates pair with PVC and EPDM. The full Chemical Compatibility Database carries the rest of the chart.
Chemicals that need a higher-SG tank
Several common chemicals exceed what a 1.5 SG tank should hold and call for a 1.9 specific gravity tank instead - do not store these in this vessel. They include Ethylene Glycol, Ferric Chloride, Ferric Sulfate, Hydrofluosilicic Acid (which also calls for Viton gaskets), Polyaluminum Chloride, Potassium Carbonate, Potassium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, and Sodium Thiosulfate. If your application is on this list, move up to the 1.9 SG version rather than running it in this 1.5 SG tank - that is the single most expensive mistake to avoid on a cone bottom chemical install.
Specs and documentation
Verify dimensions, fitting locations, and discharge details against the technical drawing on this page before you order accessories or pour a pad. For chemical service, two upstream decisions matter as much as the tank: how you monitor level and how you label the installation. The level gauge selection guide walks radar versus ultrasonic versus hydrostatic versus magnetostrictive for chemical duty, and the tank labeling and signage compliance guide covers NFPA 704, GHS, and DOT placarding for bulk polyethylene storage. If secondary containment is in your scope, the Snyder Captor Plus 110% containment comparison is worth a read.
This tank ships LTL freight from the Snyder plant in Lincoln, Nebraska, with the rate quoted live to your ZIP code. Get an exact number with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call us at 866-418-1777 to confirm fittings, lead time, and delivery for your cone bottom tank.
