The Snyder Industries 5000 Gallon ASTM Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank is a 5,000 gallon black vertical storage tank molded from high density linear polyethylene, standing 154 inches tall on a 102 x 102 inch footprint. It carries a 1.9 specific gravity rating, which is the number that tells you how heavy a liquid this wall thickness is engineered to hold. That rating is the reason this particular Snyder vertical tank earns its "heavy duty" name and is the first spec to check against whatever you plan to store.
Will it work for your job?
Filled with plain water at full capacity, this tank holds roughly 41,700 pounds of contents. Because the wall is built to a 1.9 SG, the maximum rated contents weight climbs to about 79,230 pounds for denser liquids up to that rating. Those two numbers matter for two different reasons: the water weight sizes your pad and your fill logistics, while the max rated weight defines how dense a liquid you can put in without exceeding what the shell was designed for. The black exterior blocks light, which discourages algae growth in outdoor water storage. Molded fittings include a flange that serves as your bulkhead outlet, an 18-inch PE threaded/vented fitting that works as the fill and access opening while providing venting, a 12 x 23 inch fitting, and a flat fitting — see the technical drawing on this page for exact placement and sizes before you plumb your inlet, overflow, and outlet runs. If you are still deciding on capacity, the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide help you match this vertical storage tank to your actual draw and refill cycle.
Where it ships from and how
This Snyder tank ships from the Philippi, West Virginia plant by LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP. Because it originates in the eastern US, East Coast and Southeast destinations will generally see shorter LTL lanes. A 5,000 gallon vertical tank is still a large freight item, so plan for accessorial needs like a liftgate or forklift on your end at delivery. Get an exact number before you buy using the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error on a heavy-duty vertical like this is treating the 1.9 SG rating as a capability you must use rather than a ceiling. Plain water sits near 1.0, so for water storage you have generous headroom; but if you ever repurpose the tank for a denser liquid, confirm that liquid's specific gravity stays at or under 1.9 before switching service, and size your freeboard for thermal expansion rather than filling to the brim — our writeup on freeboard sizing per ASTM D1998 covers the math. If your service calls for secondary containment, that same guide walks through the Snyder Captor double-wall option. The other frequent miss is under-building the foundation: a full water load of nearly 41,700 pounds demands a level, engineered pad — our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks through the framework. For fire-reserve or reuse setups, see our writeups on fire-water reservoir design and industrial water reuse tank topology.
Ready to move on this 5000 gallon black vertical storage tank? Pull a freight number with the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777 to lock in delivery from Philippi, WV.
