The Snyder Industries 5000 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank (SKU SII-8210000C126) is a heavy-duty vertical tank built for demanding liquid storage. It ships without fittings, so you spec the outlet and bulkhead package that matches your plumbing instead of paying for hardware you'll cut off. Molded from high density linear polyethylene with a white exterior, it carries a 1.9 specific gravity rating within a 120 F / 48 C maximum service temperature. This is the tank buyers reach for when a standard 1.5 s.g. vertical won't cover a dense liquid.
Will it work for your liquid?
The tank holds 5000 gallons on a 102" diameter footprint and stands 154" tall, with an 18" lid for access and cleanout. It weighs 1150 lb empty. Filled with water it carries roughly 41,700 lb, and at its full 1.9 s.g. rating it is engineered for contents up to about 79,230 lb - real numbers to hand your pad and rigging crew before delivery. The 1.9 specific gravity rating is the headline spec: the wall is built for liquids substantially heavier than water. That rating applies within the 120 F / 48 C service ceiling - polyethylene derates as temperature climbs, so a hot, dense liquid needs Snyder sign-off rather than an assumption. Confirm your liquid's specific gravity against the 1.9 ceiling and its compatibility with linear polyethylene at your operating temperature. The tank carries Snyder's listed certifications (2285, 2282) - confirm each covers your application or agency requirement rather than assuming coverage.
Fittings, sizing, and the mistake to avoid
Because this vertical liquid storage tank ships without fittings, plan your bulkhead, outlet, and vent package up front. The one access spec on the tank is the 18" lid, which doubles as your service and cleanout port; the outlet location and lower-fitting layout must be confirmed off the technical drawing on this page before you order hardware. The common error on a high-s.g. tank is treating it like a water tank. A liquid heavier than water puts far more load on the wall and the foundation than the water weight above suggests - run your specific gravity and target volume through the Tank Sizing Calculator, and the Tank Sizing Guide covers footprint and volume discipline. If your liquid is water-only and you don't need the dense-liquid wall, a 1.5 s.g. version of this tank will spec you correctly without over-buying. For fire-water or reservoir duty, our fire-water reservoir design guide walks through NFPA 22 sizing discipline and freeze protection, and the 5000 gallon vertical buyer's guide covers the wider picture.
Freight
This 5000 gallon vertical tank ships LTL from Snyder's plant in Marked Tree, AR, and freight is quoted live to your ZIP - get your exact number from the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777. A tank this size needs unloading equipment and clear access on delivery day; confirm your site can receive it before the truck rolls.
