The Snyder Industries 60 Gallon ASTM Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank is a compact, small-footprint vertical tank built for water and general liquid storage where floor space is tight but head height is available. It stands 40 inches tall on a 26 x 26 inch base and holds 60 gallons in high density linear polyethylene molded to ASTM standards, with a black exterior that blocks light to discourage algae growth in stored water. It is already the heavy-duty variant, carrying the full 1.9 specific gravity rating rather than the lighter-wall version many 60 gallon verticals ship with.
Will this Snyder 60 gallon vertical tank work for your job?
A full load of water in this tank weighs roughly 500 lb, and the 1.9 specific gravity rating gives it a maximum rated contents weight near 951 lb. That headroom lets you store liquids denser than water, but it caps what the shell can carry: run the one-line check before you buy, where gallons multiplied by 8.34 and then by the liquid's specific gravity must stay under 951 lb. Size to the actual density of what you are storing, not to the 60 gallon number alone. The 26 x 26 inch footprint makes this a natural fit for pump sheds, utility rooms, trailers, and equipment skids where a wider vertical tank would not fit. If you are matching capacity to a duty cycle, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator or read the Tank Sizing Guide before you commit.
Fittings and access
Per the technical drawing on this page, this storage tank is configured with a 14 inch PE threaded, vented lid and a manway giving 11-3/8 inch clear access. That 11-3/8 inch opening is the spec that decides whether you can actually service the tank: it sets the limit on fitting a standard float switch, level sensor, or a hand and brush for cleaning, so confirm your instrument or hardware clears it before ordering. The vented lid means this is an atmospheric, non-pressurized tank that breathes as it fills and drains, so never plumb it for pressure. Confirm the full fitting layout against the technical drawing before you set your inlet and outlet.
A common mistake to avoid
Because this is a black vertical tank rated to 1.9 specific gravity, buyers sometimes assume it is drop-in ready for any heavier liquid. The rating tells you the shell can carry the weight, not that every chemistry is compatible with high density linear polyethylene. For plain water, rainwater capture, and general non-aggressive liquids this Snyder tank is a straightforward choice. For anything reactive, verify chemical compatibility first, and remember that any bulkhead fitting, lid gasket, or valve material you add must be checked against the stored liquid too, not just the tank shell. For denser fills, leave freeboard for thermal expansion rather than filling to the full 60 gallons, as covered in our guide on Snyder freeboard sizing per ASTM D1998. The other frequent miss is site prep: a fully loaded tank concentrates close to 1,000 lb on a 26 x 26 inch base, so it needs a flat, fully supporting pad, as detailed in our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks.
This vertical storage tank ships LTL freight from the Snyder plant in Marked Tree, Arkansas, quoted live to your ZIP. Get an exact number with our Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you.
