The Snyder Industries 850 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank is a black, crosslinked linear polyethylene (XLPE) vertical tank built for heavy-duty liquid storage. It holds 850 gallons and stands 117 inches tall on a 48 x 48 inch footprint, so it fits a compact pad while still giving you real vertical capacity. This is the black XLPE vertical storage tank buyers look for when they need a Snyder vertical tank that can carry dense contents, not just water.
Will it work for your job?
Filled with water, this tank carries roughly 7,089 pounds. Because it is molded to a 1.9 specific gravity rating, it is rated to hold contents weighing up to 13,469 pounds - meaning it can store liquids substantially denser than water without exceeding the wall's design limit. That density headroom is the reason to choose crosslinked polyethylene here: the XLPE resin gives the wall added structural integrity for heavy, demanding service. Check fitting and outlet placement against the technical drawing on this page before you set the pad, and use our Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide to match the 850-gallon volume and 117-inch height to your site.
Site and foundation planning
At 13,469 pounds fully loaded to its rating, this tank needs a properly designed, level foundation. A flat, continuously supported concrete pad is the right approach for a tank of this weight and height - see our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks for the ACI framework. The 48-inch square footprint keeps the pad small, but the load per square foot is significant, so do not skip the foundation work. If you are weighing crosslinked against standard resin for your duty, our breakdown of Snyder XLPE vs HDPE covers when crosslinking earns its place.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error with a tall vertical storage tank like this is under-building the base and ignoring the weight math. A 48-inch-wide, 117-inch-tall tank is top-heavy when full; it has to sit on a level, fully supporting pad and, where appropriate, be restrained against wind and seismic loads. Do not treat the 850-gallon number as the whole story - plan for the full loaded weight at your actual liquid's density, up to the 13,469-pound rating. Because freight is the biggest variable on a 117-inch LTL tank, price your delivery early with our Freight Cost Estimator.
This tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP from the nearest Snyder plant - Lincoln, NE; Marked Tree, AR; or Philippi, WV. Get a real number with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to talk through delivery, offload, and site setup. List price shown is before freight.
