The Snyder Industries 5500 Gallon ASTM Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank is a full-scale bulk water reservoir molded from high density linear polyethylene, standing 132 inches tall on a 120 x 120 inch footprint. It carries a 1.9 specific gravity rating, meaning the wall is engineered to hold contents substantially heavier than plain water without deforming. For rural fire reserves, bulk water storage, agricultural supply, and industrial process water, this is a serious black tank built to sit outdoors and work.
Will it work for your site?
At 5,500 gallons, a full load of water weighs roughly 45,870 pounds. Because this vertical storage tank is rated to 1.9 specific gravity, it is engineered for a maximum rated contents weight near 87,153 pounds. Put simply, the wall tolerates a fluid up to about 1.9 times the density of water, so if you are storing something denser than plain water you can check your fluid against that ceiling before you buy. The black color blocks light, which suppresses algae growth in stored water far better than a translucent tank. Our Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide help you match capacity to real demand.
Foundation and the mistake to avoid
The single most common error with a 5,500-gallon vertical tank is under-building the pad. A footprint carrying more than 45,000 pounds of water demands a properly sized, level concrete base; a soft or sloped pad stresses the tank floor and shortens its life. Confirm your foundation against the actual 132-inch height and 120 x 120 inch footprint, and review the concrete pad sizing framework before pouring. If this tank anchors a private fire-protection reserve, the fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing and freeze protection; for multi-source setups, see the water reuse tank topology guide. The ASTM D1998 upright-tank standard referenced in those guides is the design framework these poly tanks are built around. Consult the technical drawing on this page for dimensional detail, and because fitting placement is confirmed at order, call 866-418-1777 to specify outlet size and location for your layout.
Freight
This storage tank ships LTL freight from the nearest Snyder plant, either Lincoln, NE or Philippi, WV, quoted live to your ZIP code. Your quote routes from whichever plant is closer to you, which materially changes the number on an oversized item this size, so get an accurate figure before you order with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you. We help you choose the right vertical tank, confirm the size, and get it delivered.
