The Snyder Industries 3000 Gallon XLPE Heavy Duty Cone Bottom Tank is a full-drain vessel built in crosslinked linear polyethylene (XLPE) and rated to a 1.9 specific gravity, which is the spec that separates a real chemical-duty cone from a water-grade lookalike. At 144 inches tall on a 90 by 90 inch footprint, it holds 3000 gallons and arrives in natural white so you can read fluid level through the wall. The cone geometry drains to the center, so this is the tank you reach for when you batch, dose, or settle and need the contents to leave cleanly. People shopping this size search for "cone bottom tank," "xlpe," and "snyder" - and this Lincoln, Nebraska-built unit is the heavy-duty version of all three.
Will this tank handle your job?
Plan for weight first. Filled with water this tank carries about 25,020 lb, and at its 1.9 SG rating the maximum rated contents weight is 47,538 lb. That number drives your stand and pad: a 3000 gallon cone bottom needs a properly engineered steel stand rated to the loaded weight, and you should size the pad to at least a 90 x 90 inch square that is poured flat and level. Run your fluid through the Tank Sizing Calculator and read the Tank Sizing Guide to confirm capacity and headspace, and check the Cone Bottom Tank Stand Compatibility Matrix before you buy a stand. The technical drawing on this page shows the fitting layout: a flange, an 18" PE threaded/vented fitting, and a manway with 15" access. That 15" manway access is how you inspect and clean the interior between chemical changeovers, which matters when you run acids, salts, and glycols that shouldn't cross-contaminate. For the full picture on this exact size, the 3000 Gallon 15 Degree Cone Bottom Tank buyer's guide walks through the decision.
Chemical compatibility
This is an XLPE tank rated to 1.9 SG, the heaviest-duty resin choice in this size for aggressive chemistry. Crosslinking changes how the wall behaves under chemical stress - see Snyder XLPE vs HDPE: When Crosslinking Matters for where it earns its keep. Always confirm your chemical at its actual concentration and temperature against the OEM chemical-resistance chart, which is concentration- and temperature-specific. Based on that data, this tank is suited for storage of: Acetic Acid (60%, PP/PVC fittings, EPDM gaskets), Aluminum Sulfate (50%, PVC, EPDM), Calcium Chloride (40%, PVC, EPDM), DEF (32.5%, 316SS fittings, EPDM), Ethylene Glycol (100%, PVC, EPDM), Ferric Chloride (50%, PVC, EPDM), Ferric Sulfate (60%, PVC, EPDM), Ferrous Sulfate (20%, PVC, EPDM), Hydrofluosilicic Acid (26%, PP/PVC fittings, Viton gaskets), Magnesium Chloride (30%, PVC, EPDM), Polyaluminum Chloride (PVC, EPDM), Potassium Carbonate (50%, PVC, EPDM), Potassium Hydroxide (saturated, PVC, EPDM), Propylene Glycol (PP/316SS fittings, EPDM), Sodium Carbonate (30%, PVC, EPDM), Sodium Thiosulfate (40%, PVC, EPDM), Urea Solution (50%, PP/PVC fittings, EPDM), and Ozonated Water (up to 10 PPM, PVC, EPDM). Match the fitting and gasket material to the chemical, not just the tank. Full details and per-chemical pages are in our Chemical Compatibility Database: Acetic Acid, Aluminum Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, DEF, Ethylene Glycol, Ferric Chloride, Ferric Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Hydrofluosilicic Acid, Magnesium Chloride, Polyaluminum Chloride, Potassium Carbonate, Potassium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Thiosulfate, and Urea Solution.
The mistake to avoid
The classic error on a tank like this is matching the resin and SG but ignoring the fittings. Several chemicals here call for specific materials - DEF wants 316SS, Hydrofluosilicic Acid wants Viton gaskets instead of EPDM, and the glycols and urea blends specify PP or 316SS. A PVC fitting where the chart calls for something else is the leak you didn't plan for. Second, don't overlook venting: that 18" PE threaded/vented fitting is there to relieve vacuum and pressure during fast fill and draw, and a cone you fill or pull from quickly without adequate venting can collapse or balloon. Third, XLPE versus HDPE: this is the crosslinked, heavier-duty resin, so verify your chemical against the chart for crosslinked polyethylene specifically before you commit.
This tank ships LTL freight from the Lincoln, NE plant, quoted live to your ZIP - get a number in seconds with our Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777. For chemical-specific guidance, browse the Chemical Compatibility Database and confirm your application against the OEM chart before ordering.
