Vertical polyethylene storage tanks are the most-specified geometry across static water, chemical, and industrial process service. Our catalog spans every active SKU from Norwesco, Snyder Industries, Chem-Tainer, Enduraplas, and Bushman — from 10-gallon utility tanks to 15,500-gallon municipal-scale stationary vessels. Vertical orientation gives you the highest gallons-per-square-foot of footprint at the lowest manufacturing cost — and rotomolded one-piece polyethylene construction eliminates seams, gaskets, and corrosion failure modes that plague steel and fiberglass alternatives.
Applications
Bulk water storage — potable (NSF 61 models on request), irrigation, fire suppression, livestock
Industrial process holding, batch staging, day-tank service
Agricultural — fertilizer, herbicide, AdBlue/DEF, water hauling supply
Emergency potable water reserve and CIP (Clean-In-Place) make-up
Compliance & Standards
Vertical polyethylene tanks in this catalog are typically rotomolded to ASTM D1998 — the industry standard governing wall-thickness vs. specific gravity, seam-free construction, and stress-crack resistance — from FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 compliant polyethylene resin (certifications vary by model - check each product's Specifications). UV-12 stabilizers are co-extruded for outdoor service. NSF 61 listed models available for potable drinking water — call to specify. Maximum continuous operating temperature: 120 °F HDPE, 140 °F XLPE.
Engineering & Selection
Two specifications drive vertical tank selection: specific gravity (SG) rating and head height. Hoop stress at the tank wall is a direct function of fluid density × static head. A 1.5 SG tank can store fluids up to 1.5× water density (e.g., 30% caustic, 32% sulfuric, most fertilizers); 1.9 SG tanks handle the heaviest commercial chemistries (e.g., ferric chloride, 50% caustic, brine). Always size SG rating to your worst-case fluid. Foundations must be flat, level, full-footprint pad — never on dirt or partial support. Concrete or compacted stabilized base recommended. NPSH for downstream pumps depends on head height — coordinate with your pump vendor before final placement.
Freight & Delivery
Tanks ship LTL motor freight from the closest stocking warehouse to your delivery ZIP. Typical transit 5–10 business days. Liftgate available at delivery (per-shipment fee). Always inspect at delivery and note damage on the bill of lading before signing — that is the carrier claim trigger. Bulk-order consolidation reduces per-tank freight 25–40%. Get your LTL freight quote by ZIP, or call 866-418-1777 for same-business-day quoted pricing.
Sizing & Selection
Pick capacity first, then verify diameter and height against your installation envelope. Most vertical tanks are listed by nominal capacity; actual fill volume to outlet centerline is 90–95% of nominal. Rotomolded tolerance is ±2–3% per ASTM D1998. Need help sizing? Call our application desk at 866-418-1777.
5,000 gallons under an eight foot ceiling, in black
The Snyder 32392 holds 5,000 gallons of water in a black high density linear polyethylene shell 142 inches across and 93 inches tall, weighing 876...
The Chem-Tainer 1000 Gallon Vertical Double Wall Liquid Chemical Storage Tank (SKU TC7485DC) is built for one job: holding aggressive liquids with secondary containment already engineered in. This...
The 5,100 gallon tank that fits under a 96 inch ceiling
The Snyder 32394 holds the same 5,100 gallons as its tall sibling, the 32384, and does it in 93 inches of height by spreading the water across...
1,000 gallons of used oil, double walled, under six feet
The Snyder 5990102N95703 is a 1,000 gallon double wall waste oil tank in yellow high density linear polyethylene, 81 inches across and 69...
The 5000-gallon Norwesco N-42044 is a black vertical polyethylene water storage tank measuring 119 inches in diameter and 112 inches tall. It holds a rated 5,000 gallons of water and is built for...
The Norwesco 5000 gallon vertical water storage tank (SKU N-40943) is a black polyethylene vessel measuring 141 inches in diameter and 86 inches tall - a wide, low footprint built for bulk water...
The Norwesco 5000 Gallon Green Vertical Water Storage Tank is a California-only model, molded in polyethylene and produced at the Norwesco plant in Hanford, CA. It holds 5,000 gallons of bulk water...
The Norwesco 5000 gallon vertical water storage tank is a polyethylene bulk storage tank built for high-volume water service at a single footprint. This is the Green (California Only) color variant,...
5,000 gallons in black, 119 inches across, heavier wall
The Snyder 32832 is a black high density linear polyethylene water tank that holds 5,000 gallons on a 119 inch base at 116 inches tall,...
5,000 gallons at 116 inches, in green, with NSF 61 listed resin
The Snyder 32370 holds 5,000 gallons on a 119 inch floor at 116 inches tall, in green high density linear polyethylene, 805 pounds...
The Chem-Tainer 1000 gallon open top batch storage tank (SKU TC6672AA) is a cylindrical open top polyethylene tank built for batch storage and bulk water storage where you need full top access.It...
The Chem-Tainer 3000 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank is a black polyethylene bulk-storage vessel that stands 107 inches tall on a 95 x 95-inch footprint, built for high-volume water and liquid storage...