Horizontal Tanks
Low Profile. Mobile-Strong. Audit-Clean.
Horizontal tanks must be specified by James Riggins: SG rating, engineered hoops, tie-downs, valve guards, opaque/insulated packages, and correct outlets — so your mobile or day-tank duty runs safe for 20+ years and passes audits.
By James Riggins, Lead Engineer, Liberty Chemical & Equipment Supply, Inc.
30+ years spec experience. Send James the process data and get a real answer — not a catalog page.
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James matches geometry, SG rating, hoop count, tie-downs, outlets/valves, and UV/opacity — so your tank rides stable, transfers clean, and passes audits.
- Engineered Hoops/Saddles, J-Bolts, Skid Padding
- 1.35 / 1.5 / 1.9 SG Matched to Contents & Route Roughness
- Rated Tie-Downs, Wind/Seismic Logic for Skids
- Heavy-Duty Fittings, Independent Valve Guards
- UV-Stabilized, Opaque for Bleach
Horizontal tank lines LibertyCES specifies
3 published product lines from 3 manufacturers, from 25 to 3,400 gallons (95–12,870 L). Each row links to the manufacturer document it comes from. For a specific capacity, use the tank size finder.
| Manufacturer & line | Capacity | Material | Rated SG | Temperature | Source document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snyder Industries Horizontal Tanks | 30–3,400 gal 114–12,870 L | HDLPE or XLPE; sodium hypochlorite resin #880059 (to 525gal); sulfuric acid resin #880046 (to 525gal) | to 1.90 | Snyder Industries — Industrial Tanks & Fittings | |
| Poly Processing Horizontal Tanks | 30–2,600 gal 114–9,842 L | polyethylene | Poly Processing — Full Tank Offerings | ||
| Ace Roto-Mold Round Horizontal Tanks | 25–500 gal 95–1,893 L | Linear LDPE | to 1.70 | Ace Roto-Mold (a division of Den Hartog Industries, Inc.) — General Product Catalog… |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are horizontal tanks typically used for?
Mobile or day-tank duty where a low profile matters — horizontal tanks are common in transport, skid-mounted, and space-constrained installations, typically in the ~30–3,400 gallon class range.
Why do horizontal tanks need engineered hoops instead of generic legs?
Horizontal tanks under transport or vibration loads need engineered hoops/saddles with J-bolts and skid padding sized to load — generic legs risk loosening, cracking, or spilling under slosh loads.
What SG rating do I need for a horizontal tank?
It depends on the contents, transport speed, and route roughness — common ratings are 1.35, 1.5, and 1.9 SG, matched to the specific gravity of the stored chemical.
Get your tank spec'd against real chemistry, not guesswork
Send LibertyCES the chemical, concentration, temperature, and duty cycle — we'll help match resin, wall thickness, fittings, and containment.
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