The Snyder Industries 65 Gallon ASTM Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank is a compact, high-density linear polyethylene tank that stands 46 inches tall on a 23 x 23 inch footprint and holds 65 gallons of water or water-like fluid. That tall, narrow geometry is the whole point: it buys real vertical capacity in a small floor area, so it fits tight equipment rooms, truck beds, pump sheds, and utility corners where a wider tank simply will not go. This is the black, ASTM-built version of the standard vertical storage tank, engineered for heavy-duty everyday service.
Will it work for your job?
At 65 gallons, a full tank of water carries roughly 542 pounds, so plan the pad, platform, or truck deck to carry that load plus the tank itself. Snyder rates this wall to a 1.9 specific gravity, so it is built to hold contents up to about 1,030 pounds when filled to capacity with a denser fluid. Those two numbers are the bookends to size around: about 542 pounds full of water, up to roughly 1,030 pounds at the tank's rated 1.9 SG ceiling. Being rated for fluids nearly twice the density of water is unusually high for a 65-gallon tank, and that headroom is why this is called a heavy-duty vertical tank rather than a light water-only shell. For a black exterior, the color blocks light and slows algae growth, which is why many operators pick black for outdoor and rural water storage, including small reserve and fire-water setups. If you are unsure whether 65 gallons matches your draw-down and refill cycle, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator, read the Tank Sizing Guide, or review the design principles in our fire-water reservoir tank design guide before you order.
Mounting and site setup
Set the tank on a smooth, fully supported base at least as large as the 23 x 23 inch footprint. Polyethylene tanks want continuous, uniform support underneath, not point loads on rails or blocks. For a permanent above-ground install, size the pad to the full loaded weight using our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks. In cold climates, protect the tank and any plumbing from freeze cycles, since ice expansion is one of the most common causes of premature tank and fitting failure.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error with a black heavy-duty vertical tank is assuming the color or the ASTM rating changes what the tank is for. This is a general-purpose water and fluid storage tank; the 1.9 specific gravity rating tells you how dense a fluid the wall can safely hold, not that the tank is approved for any particular chemical. If you are storing anything other than water, confirm your specific fluid against the manufacturer's chemical-resistance data and match your fittings and gaskets before filling. When in doubt, call us at 866-418-1777 and we will help you confirm the tank is right for the job.
This tank ships LTL freight from Snyder's plant in Lincoln, Nebraska, quoted live to your ZIP code. Get an exact number in seconds with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 for help with sizing, freight, or placing your order.
