The Snyder Industries 3000 Gallon ASTM XLPE Vertical Storage Tank (SKU 5130000N40) is a crosslinked linear polyethylene vertical storage tank built for bulk water and heavy-liquid duty. It holds a nominal 3000 gallons in a natural white shell measuring 90 inches in diameter and 127 inches tall, giving a compact 90.0 x 90.0-inch footprint for its volume. The crosslinked (XLPE) resin carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating, so this vertical tank is engineered to hold liquids heavier than water without derating capacity.
Will it work for your site?
Start with weight, because that is what sizes your pad and your rigging. Filled with water, this tank carries about 25,020 pounds of contents; at its full 1.5 specific-gravity rating it is built to hold up to 37,530 pounds of liquid. Plan the concrete pad and any anchoring around that 37,530-pound maximum rated load, not just the water figure. The 90-inch round footprint sits under a 127-inch overall height, so confirm your door, ceiling, or enclosure clearance before delivery. If you are matching capacity to demand, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide — a vertical storage tank of this size is a common backbone for bulk water, process supply, and fire-water reservoir service. For fire-protection reservoirs, our guide to fire-water reservoir tank design walks through NFPA 22 sizing discipline and cold-climate freeze protection.
Getting the fittings and pad right
Reference the technical drawing on this page for the fitting layout, port locations, and confirmed dimensions specific to this Snyder model before you plumb it — that drawing is your source of truth for inlet, outlet, and vent placement. Because the shell holds tens of thousands of pounds at full load, the foundation matters as much as the tank: a flat, fully supported pad is what keeps a vertical XLPE storage tank of this size stable over its life. See our walkthrough on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks for the ACI 360R-10 framework and where the ACI 318 boundary applies.
The mistake to avoid
Do not confuse the 1.5 specific-gravity rating with a chemical-service approval. This tank is listed here for water service, and the 1.5 SG rating is a structural rating for the XLPE shell only — it says nothing about the chemical resistance of your seals. Crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) is a stiffer, more crack-resistant resin than standard linear polyethylene, which is exactly why it is rated to 1.5 SG, but it is not a substitute for confirming your application. Before any heavier-than-water or non-water liquid, check the specific liquid against both wetted surfaces: the XLPE resin AND the gasket and fitting elastomers at every penetration, since those seals carry their own chemical-resistance limits. If you are considering reuse or blended water streams, our note on industrial water reuse tank topology covers quality-banded storage and treatment sequencing.
This tank ships LTL freight from the nearest Snyder plant — Lincoln, NE or Philippi, WV, depending on which lane serves your ZIP — with the cost quoted live at delivery. Get an exact number through our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to lock in your order and confirm the shortest lane to your site.
