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.
Twenty thousand gallons in a single polyethylene tank
The Snyder 3030000C37 is the largest vertical tank on this site: 20,000 gallons of white high density linear polyethylene, 165 inches in...
The Snyder Industries 20000 Gallon Black Vertical Storage Tank is bulk-scale water storage, molded in polyethylene at a 1.5 specific gravity rating with a black exterior that shades the water column...
18,800 gallons at 1.9 specific gravity, ASTM certified
The Snyder 3030000N45 is a white polyethylene vertical liquid storage tank, 165 inches across and 242 inches tall, holding 18,800 gallons at...
The Snyder Industries 8700 Gallon ASTM Black Double Wall Tank (SKU 1006400N49) is a large-format polyethylene double wall tank built for bulk water storage where secondary containment is part of the...
An 8,700 gallon double wall chemical tank on a twelve foot base
The Snyder 1006400N43 is a double wall chemical storage tank: an 8,700 gallon white high density linear polyethylene primary rated for...
8,700 gallons of chemical, with the containment built into the tank
The Snyder 1006400N45 is a double wall tank: a 142 inch diameter, 197 inch tall primary vessel of high density linear polyethylene...
The Snyder Industries 13000 Gallon 30 Degree Cone Bottom Tank (SKU SII-7490100N43) is a white vessel built from High Density Linear Polyethylene and rated to a 1.9 specific gravity - the highest wall...
The Norwesco 20000 Gallon Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank (SKU 44334) is a large-volume polyethylene reservoir: roughly 20 feet tall (242 inches) on a 165 by 165 inch footprint, or about a 13...
The Snyder Industries 13000 Gallon Cone Bottom Tank is a full-drain, black polyethylene vessel built for bulk chemical batching, blending, and storage where you need every gallon out the bottom.It...
The Norwesco 20000 Gallon HDPE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank (SKU N-43827) holds 20,000 gallons in a blue vertical body molded from high density linear polyethylene. It stands 242 inches tall — just...
8,700 gallons, double wall, cross-linked polyethylene, NSF 61
The Snyder 1006400N40 is the cross-linked polyethylene version of Snyder's 8,700 gallon double wall tank: a 142 inch by 197 inch shell,...
A 6,500 gallon double wall chemical tank at 1.9 specific gravity, ASTM certified
The Snyder 5670000N52 is a double wall chemical storage tank: a 6,500 gallon opaque white high density linear...