Vertical Cylindrical Tanks
Lowest Cost per Gallon. Safest General Storage.
50–50,000+ gallons. pH 0–14. From extrusion-wound PP (up to 200°F) to roto-molded HDPE/XLPE, a James Riggins–spec'd vertical pairs resin, wall logic, restraints, fittings, and venting so you avoid bulge, cracks, and compliance misses — and get a 20+ year life.
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.
Request a Spec Review →Pro-Tip: Most Premature Failures Trace to Piping Loads or Undersized Vents
Most premature vertical failures trace to piping loads on fittings or undersized vents. James' approach: use flexible connections with separately supported valves, and match venting to your fill/empty rates — especially on scrubbed systems — so your tank runs for decades and stays in compliance.
- Extrusion-Wound Wall Option (eliminates “elephant foot”)
- PP for Hot Duty, XLPE for Oxidizers
- Engineered Pad, Tie-Downs, Wind/Seismic Kits
- Flexible Connections, Independent Valve Supports
- Sized PV Vent & Scrubber Tie-Ins
Vertical tank lines LibertyCES specifies
19 published product lines from 7 manufacturers, from 5 to 30,000 gallons (19–113,562 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston PolyTank Vertical Cylindrical Tank | 50–30,000 gal 189–113,562 L | PP or HDPE | HDPE up to 120F; PP up to 180F chemical / 200F water-air | Houston PolyTank product catalog, pp. 4-8 | |
| Peabody Engineering Vertical Storage Tanks | 1,100–20,000 gal 4,164–75,708 L | Natural SD or Blue HD | Peabody Engineering, LLC — General Product Catalog (July 2026 Edition) | ||
| Snyder Industries Brine Tanks | up to 16,500 gal 62,459 L | FDA-compliant food-grade polyethylene | Snyder Industries — Industrial Tanks & Fittings | ||
| Ace Roto-Mold Vertical Tanks | 10–15,500 gal 38–58,674 L | Linear LDPE or HDPE, UV stabilized | to 2.00 | Ace Roto-Mold (a division of Den Hartog Industries, Inc.) — General Product Catalog… | |
| Ace Roto-Mold Gusseted Tanks | 1,050–15,500 gal 3,975–58,674 L | Linear LDPE or HDPE | to 1.80 | Ace Roto-Mold (a division of Den Hartog Industries, Inc.) — General Product Catalog… | |
| Poly Processing Vertical Tanks with IMFO | 200–15,500 gal 757–58,674 L | crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) | Poly Processing — Full Tank Offerings | ||
| Poly Processing Vertical Tanks | 30–15,500 gal 114–58,674 L | crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) | Poly Processing — Full Tank Offerings | ||
| ProMinent Fluid Controls Storage Tanks | 132–13,209 gal 500–50,001 L | Plastic | ProMinent — Metering Pumps, Chemical Transfer Pumps, Tanks, DULCODOS Systems | ||
| Snyder Industries Double Wall Tankdouble wall | 35–12,500 gal 132–47,318 L | HDLPE (crosslinked available by request) | to 1.90 | Snyder Industries — Double Wall Tanks | |
| Poly Processing SAFE-Tank — double-wall containment tankdouble wall | 55–10,500 gal 208–39,747 L | cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) | Poly Processing — SAFE-Tank | ||
| Peabody Engineering ProChem Chemical & Agricultural Tanks | 25–10,000 gal 95–37,854 L | LPE 1.5/1.9, XLPE 1.5/1.9, PPL/PVDF avail | to 1.90 | Peabody Engineering, LLC — General Product Catalog (July 2026 Edition) | |
| Peabody Engineering ProChem NSF-61 Potable Water/Hydroponics/Agricultural Tanks | 25–10,000 gal 95–37,854 L | 100% virgin FDA resin | Peabody Engineering, LLC — General Product Catalog (July 2026 Edition) | ||
| Snyder Industries Vertical Tanks | 22–9,500 gal 83–35,961 L | HDLPE or XLPE; sodium hypochlorite resin #880059; sulfuric acid resin #880046 (dedicated chemistry-specific resins) | to 1.90 | Snyder Industries — Industrial Tanks & Fittings | |
| Ace Roto-Mold Dualline Double Wall Tanksdouble wall | 65–6,500 gal 246–24,605 L | Polyethylene, EPDM elastic seal | to 2.00 | Ace Roto-Mold (a division of Den Hartog Industries, Inc.) — General Product Catalog… | |
| Norwesco Vertical Storage Tanks | 25–6,500 gal 95–24,605 L | polyethylene | Norwesco (a TankHolding brand) — Water & Waste Management Catalog + Water Tanks Flyer | ||
| Peabody Engineering ProChem PLUS DCS Dual Containment Base Tank Setdouble wall | 300–4,000 gal 1,136–15,142 L | LPE 1.5/1.9 | to 1.90 | Peabody Engineering, LLC — General Product Catalog (July 2026 Edition) | |
| Snyder Industries Double Wall Tank — Dual Containment Tank (DCT)double wall | 35–1,500 gal 132–5,678 L | HDLPE | Snyder Industries — Double Wall Tanks | ||
| Peabody Engineering ProChem Solid Top Tanks | 5–500 gal 19–1,893 L | LPE, XLPE, PPL, PVDF | Peabody Engineering, LLC — General Product Catalog (July 2026 Edition) | ||
| ProMinent Fluid Controls Dosing Tanks | 9–264 gal 34–999 L | PE | ProMinent — Metering Pumps, Chemical Transfer Pumps, Tanks, DULCODOS Systems |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the typical capacity range for vertical cylindrical tanks?
50 to 50,000+ gallons, covering everything from small day tanks to large bulk chemical storage, across a pH range of 0–14 depending on resin selection.
What causes premature failure in vertical tanks?
Most premature vertical failures trace to piping loads on fittings or undersized vents — rigid pipe glued directly to a flexing tank wall, or venting that isn't matched to fill/empty rates.
How do I prevent piping-related tank failure?
Use flexible connections with separately supported valves, and match venting to your fill/empty rates — especially important on scrubbed systems where pressure changes rapidly.
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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