VERTICAL BULK STORAGE TANKS

VERTICAL BULK STORAGE TANKS

Vertical Bulk Storage Tanks, Storage Tanks, Vertical Bulk Tanks, Polyethylene Tanks, Commercial Series Vertical Tanks,
Industrial Series Vertical Tanks, and Tanks from your source for material handling equipment.

Vertical Bulk Storage Tanks, Storage Tanks, Vertical Bulk Tanks, Polyethylene Tanks, Commercial Series Vertical Tanks, Industrial Series Vertical Tanks, and Tanks from your source for material handling equipment.

Vertical Bulk Storage Tanks, Storage Tanks, Vertical Bulk Tanks, Polyethylene Tanks, Commercial Series Vertical Tanks,
Industrial Series Vertical Tanks, and Tanks from your source for material handling equipment.

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45 gal. - 500 gal. (46x76), 550 gal. (45x94), and 750 gal. have center manways All others have offset manways.		(1) Subject to stocking inventory (2) IA Series available only in blue color (3) 45 Gal. has inverted calibrations (4) 55 Gal. has no calibrations and flat top (5) 110 & 220 Gal. have side indents for fork lift handling


IC – Commercial Series is designed to handle contents that have a maximum specific gravity of 1.5 at 73° F. IA – Industrial Series is designed to handle contents that have a specific gravity of 1.9 at 73° F. IX – Crosslinked Poly Series (x): Available upon request, contact sales office. (FOB Tn only). • Translucent for convenient product level viewing. • Flat bottom design provides for easy and cost efficient installation. • ASTM-D-1998-91 Specification compliance available

IMPORTANT- Review tank handling, installation & use guidelines, see below. • The degree of translucency varies with wall thickness and tank color. • Tank sizes are nominal. Capacities indicate approximate volume. • Calibrations on molded tanks indicate approx. vol. • Tanks UV stabilized for outdoor use.

Prices

Click Model No. to See Technical Drawing	Capacity (Gal)	Size	Vented Manway (in)	1C Tank Price	1A Tank Price
TA1628	20	16 x 28	8	~	$230
N-43608	22	20 x 20	8	$244	~
N-41867	25	18 x 29	5	$230	~
TA1829	25	18 x 29	5	~	$302
TA1841	40	18 x 41	5	~	$364
TC1851 (3)	45	18 x 51	4	$280	$300
N-41865	50	18 x 53	5	$339	~
TC2038 (4)	55	20 x 38	8	$319	$347
TC2342	65	23 x 42	8	$339	$372
TC2446	65	24 x 46	8	$339	$372
N-45192	65	23 x 43	8	$400	~
TC2349	75	23 x 49	8	$375	$403
N-41863	75	23 x 49	8	$423	~
TC2364	100	23 x 64	8	$532	$594
N-41861	100	28 x 43	8	$602	~
N-40803	105	23 x 63	8	$608	~
TC3536 (5)	110	35 x 36	8	$616	$669
N-40318	120	38 x 31	5	$678	~
N-44102	130	32 x 46	8	$722	~
TC2376	130	23 x 76	8	$616	$680
TA2382	135	23 x 82	8	~	$714
N-41859	150	30 x 56	8	$770	~
TC2866	160	28 x 66	8	$781	$871
TC3158	165	31 x 58	8	$781	$871
N-40281	165	31 x 56	16	$801	~
TC4236	170	42 x 36	8	$986	~
TC3653	175	36 x 53	7	$851	$904
TC3172	200	31 x 72	8	$882	$960
N-41856	200	30 x 72	8	$935	~
TA4048	210	40 x 49	5	~	$1,019
N-47401	210	32 x 67	16	$991
TC3563 (5)	220	35 x 63	8	$1,039	$1,120
N-40320	220	42 x 44	5	$1,058	~
TA3172	225	31 x 76	8	~	$1,128
TC4642	250	46 x 42	8	$1,529
TC3568	250	35 x 68	8	$1,114	$1,224
N-41854	250	30 x 89	8	$1,126	~
TC3581	300	35 x 81	16	$1,190	$1,280
TC3587	300	35 x 87	16	$1,190	$1,280
TC4259	300	42 x 59	16	$1,190	$1,280
TC4560	300	45 x 60	16	$1,190	$1,280
TA3577	300	35 x 81	8	~	$1,260
N-40213	300	36 x 79	16	$1,204	~
N-40302	305	46 x 49	16	$1,072	~
N-43625	310	32 x 94	16	$1,308	~
TA4275	425	42 x 75	16	~	$1,596
TC4676	500	46 x 76	16	$1,257	$1,456
TC4772	500	47 x 72	16	$2,234	$2,685
TC4876	500	48 x 76	16	$1,257	$1,456
TC6446	500	64 x 46	16	$1,257	$1,456
TC6353	500	63 x 53	16	$1,257	$1,456
TA4676	500	46 x 76	8	~	$1,596
TC6442	500	64 x 42	16	$1,257	$1,456
N-40148	500	48 x 73	16	$1,554	~
N-40150	500	48 x 73	16	~	$1,770
TC4594	550	45 x 94	16	$1,456	$1,652
N-40023	550	67 x 44	16	$1,476	~
TA5266	550	52 x 66	8	~	$1,610
TC5266	600	52 x 66	16	$1,327	$1,590
TC5670	650	56 x 70	16	$1,456	$1,705

(3) 45 Gal. has inverted calibratiions which indicates amount used.
(4) 55 Gal. has no calibrations and flat top
(5) 110 & 220 Gal. have side indents for fork lift handling
Polyethylene tanks may have some minor cosmetic imperfections due to the size and combination of mold sections that are used.
These imperfections have no effect on long-term tank performance or warranties.
Some models do not have technical drawings, please call us and we can provide them.

Click Model No. to See Technical Drawing	Capacity (Gal)	Size	Vented Manway (in)	1C Tank Price	1A Tank Price
TC6460	700	64 x 60	16	$1,859	$2,120
TC750X	750	46 x 119	16	$2,223	$2,478
N-40606	750	48 x 103	16	$2,254	~
TC850X	850	48 x 124	16	$2,610	$2,873
N-42214	850	48 x 118	16	$2,699	~
TA5492	850	54 x 92	8	$2,416	$2,898
TC6481	1000	64 x 81	16	$2,360	$2,528
TC6681	1000	66 x 81	22	$2,360	$2,528
TC6974	1000	69 x 74	16	$2,360	$2,528
N-40152	1000	64 x 80	16	$3,024	~
N-40154	1000	64 x 80	16	~	$3,444
TA6481	1000	64 x 81	16	~	$3,466
N-44111	1000	72 x 66	16	$3,122	~
N-40070	1100	87 x 53	16	$2,226	~
N-40093	1100	87 x 53	16	~	$2,542
TC1150	1150	48 x 156	16	$3,158	$3,450
TC8657	1150	86 x 57	16	$2,229	$2,542
TC8652	1200	86 x 52	16	$2,229	$2,542
TC1500	1500	64 x 121	16	$3,570	$3,844
N-40144	1500	64 x 115	16	$4,049	~
N-40146	1500	64 x 115	16	~	$4,609
TA1500	1500	64 x 115	16	$4,208	$5,051
TA8569	1500	85 x 69	16	$3,895	$4,516
TC8765	1550	87 x 65	16	$2,587	$2,750
TC8868	1550	88 x 68	16	$4,458	$5,354
N-40235	1550	87 x 65	16	$2,856	~
N-40236	1550	87 x 65	16	~	$3,242
TA8574	1650	85 x 74	16	$3,293	$3,954
TC8674	1700	86 x 74	16	$3,024	$3,520
TC1701	1700	86 x 78	16	$3,024	$3,520
N-40010	1700	87 x 74	16	$3,167	~
N-40012	1700	87 x 74	16	~	$3,604
TC2000	2000	64 x 144	16	$4,894	$6,210
N-47109	2000	64 x 152	16	$5,519	~
N-47564	2000	64 x 152	16	~	$6,350
TA2000	2000	64 x 156	16	$5,793	$6,952
TA9083	2000	90 x 83	16	$5,793	$6,924
N-44125	2000	90 x 84	16	$4,628	~
N-44127	2000	90 x 84	16	~	$5,261
TC8787	2100	87 x 87	16	$3,830	$4,326
N-40178	2100	87 x 89	16	$4,374	~
N-40241	2100	87 x 89	16	~	$4,973
N-41399	2100	102 x 69	16	$4,214	~
TC8699	2150	86 x 99	16	$4,410	$4,950
TC8696	2200	86 x 96	16	$4,410	$4,950
TC9589	2500	95 x 89	16	$4,491	$5,631
TC9592	2500	95 x 92	16	$7,244	$8,691
N-40051	2500	95 x 91	16	$4,948	~
N-40052	2500	95 x 91	16	~	$5,855
N-42382	2500	102 x 79	22	$4,808	~
N-42384	2500	102 x 79	22	~	$5,709
TA2500	2500	90 x 100	16	$5,300	$6,359
TC2700	2700	102 x 89	16	$5,118	$6,196
TC9598	2800	95 x 98	16	$4,491	$5,631
TC3000	3000	95 x 107	16	$5,989	$7,216
TA3000	3000	90 x 120	16	$6,398	$7,672
N-40754	3000	95 x 109	16	$6,129	~
N-40755	3000	95 x 109	16	~	$7,283
N-45081	3000	91 x 119	16	$6,194	~
N-45246	3000	102 x 93	16	$6,045	~
N-42380	3000	102 x 93	16	~	$7,238
N-43136	3000	102 x 93	22	$6,045	~
N-43138	3000	102 x 93	22	~	$7,238
Polyethylene tanks may have some minor cosmetic imperfections due to the size and combination of mold sections that are used. These imperfections have no effect on long-term tank performance or warranties. Some models do not have technical drawings, please call us and we can provide them.

Click Model No. to See Technical Drawing	Capacity (Gal)	Size	Vented Manway (in)	1C Tank Price	1A Tank Price
TC3100	3100	102 x 99	16	$5,989	$7,216
TC3200	3200	95 x 112	16	$5,989	$7,216
TC3600	3600	86 x 156	16	$10,987	$11,838
TC4000	4000	95 x 140	16	$9,010	$11,838
TC4001	4000	102 x 125	16	$9,010	$11,838
N-40312	4000	102 x 125	16	$10,234	~
N-41403	4200	102 x 131	16	$10,234	~
TC4300	4300	120 x 105	16	$9,691	$10,819
TC4500	4500	95 x 156	16	$11,816	$12,645
TC5000	5000	102 x 152	16	$11,544	$14,843
N-40164	5000	102 x 152	16	$14,011	~
N-40166	5000	102 x 152	16	~	$15,912
N-45086	5500	138 x 92	16	$12,830	~
TC5600	5600	120 x 138	16	$15,198	$17,576
N-40226	6000	102 x 182	16	$16,192	~
N-40233	6000	102 x 182	16	~	$18,402
N-40659	6100	119 x 140	16	$15,792	~
N-40661	6100	119 x 140	16	~	$17,948
TC6400	6400	120 x 150	16	$14,748	$17,587
N-40224	6500	119 x 150	16	$16,388	~
N-40232	6500	119 x 150	16	~	$18,992
N-42315	6500	120 x 147	16	$16,388	~
N-42317	6500	120 x 147	16	~	$18,122
TA7000	7000	142 x 125	16	~	$20,516
N-40663	7800	119 x 176	16	$21,039	~
N-40665	7800	119 x 176	16	~	$23,912
N-42060	8400	119 x 188	16	$23,965	~
N-42062	8400	119 x 188	16	~	$27,230
TA9500	9500	120 x 213	16	~	$29,016
N-43128	10000	141 x 160	16	$27,283	~
N-43130	10000	141 x 160	16	~	$31,004
N-44009	11000	144 x 167	22	$27,283	~
N-44011	11000	144 x 167	22	~	$31,004
T10500	10500	142 x 177	16	~	$31,198
N-43919	12000	141 x 193	16	$38,394	~
N-43921	12000	141 x 193	16	~	$43,621
N-44015	12500	144 x 193	16	$38,394	~
N-44017	12500	144 x 193	16	~	$43,621
N-43941	15000	141 x 244	16	$43,621	~
N-43943	15000	141 x 244	16	~	$66,284
N-43825	20000	165 x 242	22	$87,030	~
N-43827	20000	165 x 242	22	~	$98,916
Polyethylene tanks may have some minor cosmetic imperfections due to the size and combination of mold sections that are used. These imperfections have no effect on long-term tank performance or warranties. Some models do not have technical drawings, please call us and we can provide them.


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TANK ACCESSORIES

Insulated and Temperature Controlled Systems

A system consisting of flexible heating panels, thermostat and rigid foam insulation, designed to
help control and maintain the temperature of the product inside of our tanks. (Contact our sales
dept. for complete details and price quotations)

Electronic Heating Systems

- Operate from 120 volts/AC power source
- Heater panels are located around tank for uniform heating
- All systems are custom designed, *Please supply anticipated minimum ambient temperature,
wind velocity, and the desired minimum temperature requirement of contents

Rigid Insulation

- 2" spray on rigid closed cell polyurethane foam
- R value of 7.8 per inch of thickness
- insulation and mastic coating have excellent weathering characteristics

Tie Down Kits

PVC coated wire cable and adjustable steel turn buckles provide an economical and effective
restraining system.

Model No.	Tank Size In Gallons	Prices
TC1700TK	1700 or less (except 750. 850. + 1500)	$1,747
TC2000TK	2000 to 3200 (and 750. 850 + 1500)	$2,050
TC3600TK	3600 & Larger	$2,372

Seismic Zone 4 Restraint Kits

Tank tie down assembly for wind and earthquake protection. Seismic zone 4 - 1994 Uniform
Building Code. Contact sales office for complete details.


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FITTING PRICES

Series	Type	Material	1/2"	3/4"	1"	1-1/4"	1-1/2"	2"	3"	4"	6"
Bolt-on Bulkhead Fittings Installed
*FZ		PVC	$260	$300	$325	~	$400	$484	$949	$1,814	$1,733
		PP	$137	$137	$182	~	$182	$204	$361	$1,123	~
		CPVC	$400	$468	$484	~	$605	$664	$1,044	$1,786	$2,836
		316 S.S	$260	$300	$325	~	$361	$468	$949	$2,153	~
Bolt-on Bulkhead Fittings Loose
*FZ		PVC	$204	$221	$244	~	$286	$400	$826	$1,613	$1,277
		PP	$78	$78	$123	~	$101	$123	$244	$888	~
		CPVC	$300	$384	$384	~	$524	$580	$930	$1,596	$2,593
		316 S.S	$204	$204	$244	~	$258	$384	$826	$1,977	~
Viton Gaskets
Viton Gaskets	For FA Series	1 Required	$101	$101	$101	~	$182	$182	$445	$580	$1,089
Bulkhead Fittings Installed
FA		PVC	$123	$137	$137	~	$182	$80	$300	$580	~
		PP	$78	$44	$123	~	$137	$204	$300	$409	~
		CPVC	~	~	$221	~	$204	$260	$384	$664	~
		316 S.S	~	$546	$627	~	$664	$686	$1,114	~	~
Bulkhead Fittings Loose
FA		PVC	~	$78	$78	~	$123	$137	$204	$484	~
		PP	$48	$59	$59	~	$78	$123	$190	$300	~
		CPVC	~	~	$137	~	$137	$182	$260	$566	~
		316 S.S	~	$484	$566	~	$605	$605	$966	~	~
Viton Gaskets
Viton Gaskets	For FA Series	1 Required	$48	$48	$48	~	$78	$123	$300	$566	~
Self-Aligning Bulkhead Install Teflon Seat (EPDM Gasket)
FC		PVC	~	~	$468	~	~	$644	$792	~	~
Half Coupling Welded
FB		PE	$137	$182	$204	~	$286	$325	$580	$725	$904
FB		PP	$160	$204	$221	~	$325	$384	$641	$804	$888
Full Coupling Welded
FD		PE	$160	$204	$221	~	$344	$420	$703	$865	$966
FD		PP	$182	$221	$244	~	$384	$445	$764	$983	~
Spigot Installed Needle Type
FE		PE	$123	$137	~	~	~	~	~	~	~
Spigot Installed Drum Type
FF		PE	~	$123	~	~	~	$286	~	~	~
Flange Assembly (Bulkhead fitting or half-coupling additional)
FY		PVC	$48	$48	$48	$59	$59	$78	$204	$300	$420
Ball Valves True Union Threaded
FJ		PVC	$123	$160	$204	$244	$286	$445	$865	$1,711	~
Sight Gauge Installed
FL		PVC	$966	$1,229	$1,386	~	$1,588	$2,624	~	~	~
Sight Gauge Float Indicator
GO		PVC	~	~	~	~	~	$2,111	~	~	~
CAM Action Couplers
GA		PP (Glass Reinforced)	$48	$45	$59	$59	$78	$101	$123	~	~
90 Degree Cam Action
GB		PP (Glass Reinforced)	~	~	~	~	$78	$101	~	~	~
Cam Action Adapter
GH		PP	$20	$20	$20	$20	$22	$42	$59	~	~
Cam Action 90 Degree
GI		PP	~	~	~	~	$50	$56	~	~	~
Float Valve Installed
FK		PVC	~	$372	~	~	~	~	~	~	~
U-Vent (Bulkhead or half coupling additional)
GC		PVC	~	~	~	~	~	$137	$244	$641	~
Siphon Tube (Bulkhead or half coupling additonal)
GD		PVC	~	$101	$101	$101	$101	$101	$123	$160	$605
GD		PP	~	~	~	~	~	$101	$137	~	~
External Down Fill Dome Mounted Internal Down
GE		PVC	~	~	~	~	~	$1,868	$3,282	~	~
External Down Fill Side Mounted (With Internal Down)
GF		PVC	~	~	~	~	~	$1,932	$2,719	~	~
Internal Down Pipe Fitting
GG		PVC	~	~	~	~	~	$627	$764	~	~

*Bolt-On Bulkhead Fittings – provides a secure, reliable connection to the tank. This style of fitting is recommended
on our larger bulk storage tanks. All bolting hardware is 316 stainless steel; titanium and hastal-loy “C” bolt material
is also available.


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Manways

Series	Type	Material	8"	12"	16"	22"	22" Bolted
MW	Hinged Manway	PP	~	$274	$274	~	~
MW	Manway	PP	$98	~	$137	$252	$1,232
MW	Non-Vented Manway	PP	$182	~	$196	~	~

22" Bolted Manway has PE Foam Gaskets and SS Bolts

MATERIAL SELECTION

We offer you a selection of materials that are by far the best suited for molded tanks and containers for use with
aggressive corrosive chemicals as well as food products. Our 35 plus years of experience in rotational molding,
combined with our professional staff of chemical, mechanical and plastics engineers, enables us to provide you
with the highest quality rotationally molded tanks and containers available in the industry.

The following is a brief description of these materials:

Polyethylene
A high quality thermoplastic that has outstanding resistance to both physical and chemical attack. The overall general
toughness and excellent chemical resistance to a wide array of wet and dry industrial chemicals and food products
make polyethylene ideally suited for storage tanks and containers.

Polyethylene is translucent and its natural color ranges from slightly off white to creamy yellow, depending on wall
thickness and type. Ultraviolet light stabilizers are added for use in outdoor applications. Colors are available on
request for a nominal up charge. BPA-Free Material.

A) Linear Polyethylene
Linear Polyethylene is available as low, medium and high density. Most products offered in this catalog are molded
of linear medium density polyethylene (LMDPE) and linear high density polyethylene (LHDPE). They have superior
mechanical properties, high stiffness, excellent low temperature impact strength and excellent environmental stress
crack resistance. The linear polyethylene used meets specifications contained in FDA regulation 21CFR177.1520
(c) 3.1 and 3.2 and so may be used as an article or a component of articles intended for use in contact with food,
subject to any limitations in the regulations. Maximum operating temperature for linear polyethylene is 140° F. BPA-
Free Material.

B) Crosslinkable Polyethylene
Crosslinkable polyethylene is a high density polyethylene that contains a crosslinking agent which reacts with the
polyethylene during molding, forming a crosslinked molecule similar to a thermoses plastic. This reaction improves
toughness and environmental stress crack resistance. Crosslinked Polyethylene (XLPE) is not weldable and does
not meet FDA requirement 21CFR177.1520. Maximum operating temperature of crosslinked polyethylene is 150° F.

2) Polypropylene
Polypropylene is a rigid plastic that has a higher operating temperature limit than polyethylene: 212° F. It offers good
chemical resistance, has a high resistance to stress crack, and is autoclavable. Polypropylene (PP) is not recommended
for applications in sub-freezing temperature or where high impact strength is needed. A rough, irregular interior surface
is common characteristic of molded polypropylene.

Considerations to Material Selection

Elevated Temperatures
Continued or prolonged service with contents at elevated temperatures can shorten the life of a tank. The effects of
the temperature will depend on the chemical content and its specific gravity, tank size and configuration, material of
construction, wall thickness and if there are any external supports on the tank.

Exposure to Ultraviolet Light
Unprotected thermoplastics exposed to sunlight for an extended period of time, absorb ultraviolet (UV) light, which
can cause discolorations, embrittlement and eventual cracking. Fluorescent lighting has a similar effect. Elevated tem-
peratures can accelerate the embrittling process. These products are molded from materials utilizing the latest
technology for UV stabilizers which greatly reduce the harmful effects of UV light. For greater protection, keep tanks
out of direct sunlight or order dark colored tanks which will further retard the effect of UV light.

Environmental Stress Cracking
Certain surface active materials, although they have no chemical effect on polyethylene, can accelerate its cracking
when under stress, such as liquid detergents and ultra pure water- (see our chemical compatibility Chart.)
Elevated temperatures tend to accelerate the cracking. Although all polyethylenes are subject to stress cracking,
some are more resistant to it than others. The degree of stress on the plastic has a direct bearing on its resistance,
therefore a tank and system should be designed to minimize stress. Chemtainer.com tanks are molded visually stress
free, employing materials that are highly resistant to environmental stress cracking, and hence are less prone to cracking
than fabricated tanks. Stress cracking agents are surface active materials. Proper care should be taken to reduce stress
at fillings, bands, tie down lugs, etc.

Characteristics and Physical Properties

General Characteristics

Linear

XLPE

Maximum Service Temp
Chemical Resistance
Stress Crack Resistance
General Toughness
Impact Resistance
Abrasion Resistance
Rigidity
Color

FDA Compliance
Outdoor Use
Weildable
Recyclable

140 F (60 C)
Very Good
Excellent
Very Good
Excellent
Good
Good
WH
Translucent
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

150 F (65 C)
Very Good
Excellent
Very Good
Excellent
Good
Good

Off WH Trans
No
No
No
No

212 F (100 C)
Very Good
Excellent
Fair
Poor
Good
Good
Off WH
Opaque
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Physical Properties
(Nominal Values)

Linear

XLPE

Density (gm/cc) ASTM:D1505

0.937-0.942

0.901-0.905

Environmental Stress
Cracking (F-50hrs)
ASTIM:D1693

>1,000

Tensile Strength ASTIM:D638
Ultimate 2"/Min (PSI) Type IV

2,600

3,000

Elongation at Break ASTIM:D638
2"/Min(%) Type IV

450

Flexural Modulus (PSI) ASTIM:D790

100,000-110,000

90,000-100,000

Brittleness Temp ASTIM:D746

<-94F (-70 C)

-180 F (-118 C)

32 F (0 C)

VICAT Softening Temp ASTIM:D152B

240F

300F

FITTING LOCATIONS GUIDE

Specifying Fitting Locations

It is very important to be as precise as possible when specifying tank fittings and accessories. Location, type and size
of fittings must be noted clearly on your drawing. If more than one fitting is being specified, mark each fitting with a
letter A, B, C etc. Dimensional drawings are available for all tanks. Download a blank generic drawing and send or
fax in with your order.

Vertical Bulk Storage Tanks

Plan View Calibration strip is at 0 degrees, in line with manway. Specify in degrees
from 0 the location of fittings.

Elevation View Indicate in inches the height
from the center of the fitting to the floor.

Example: Fitting A is at 90°, 48 up from button; Fitting B is at 180°, 30 up from bottom;
Fitting C is at 270°, 20 up from bottom.
Note: Use a dotted circle to indicate fittings which are on the opposite side of the elevation
drawing (see fitting B)

Most vertical storage tanks have 8 x8 flat sections at least every 90 degrees along the circumference at the bottom
of the side. These flats are ideal locations for bulk head fittings.

Horizontal Tanks

End View Round Horizontal

End View Leg Horizontal

Side View

Drain fittings are generally located in one of the ends of the tank, close
to the bottom. Indicate in inches any fitting(s) that are required in the
top of the tank.

Cylindrical Open Top Tanks

Plan View if more than one fitting is being specified, indicate in degrees the
location of the fittings.

Elevation View indicate in inches the height from center of the fitting to the floor.

Example: Fitting A is at 180°, 15 up from bottom; Fitting B is at 270°,
30 up from bottom.
Note 1: Use a dotted circle to indicate fittings which are on opposite
side of the elevation drawing (see fitting A )
Note 2: Never include tank flange in your measurements.

Rectangular Tanks

Indicate width, length and height of tank using inches.
Plan View indicate in inches the distance from edge of tank.

Elevation View indicate in inches the height from the center of the fitting to the
floor.

Example: 24 x 36 x 36 HT. Fitting is 18 in from side along the 36 wall,
18 up from floor.
Note: Never include tank flange in your measurements

Cylindrical Cone Bottom Tanks

Plan View if more than one fitting is being specified, indicate in degrees the location
of the fittings.

Elevation View Indicate in inches the height from the bottom of the straight side
to the center of the fitting. Do not include the cone. Stands have a lip 16 high.
Consult our sales dept. for minimum height of side fittings.

Example: Fitting A is a 0°, 15 up the straight side; fitting B is at 90°, 20 up from straight side; C is in cone flat.

Tank Handling Installation and Use Guidelines

Although our tanks are extremely durable, improper handling and installation can result in damage to tank, fittings,
and accessories. Failure to comply with handling and installation instructions voids all warranties.

1. At delivery, inspect your tank immediately for defects or shipping damage. Any discrepancies, or product problems,
    should be noted on both the driver’s bill of lading and your packing list.
2. When unloading your tank from the delivery truck, avoid its contact with sharp objects. Forklift blades can cause
    significant damage if proper precautions are not taken. Do not allow tanks to be rolled over on the fittings. Large
    bulk storage tanks, whenever possible, should be removed from truck bed by use of a crane or other suitable lifting
    device. OSHA regulation 29CFR 1910.178 through 1910.189 addresses specific standards for hoisting and lifting.
    Keep unloading area free of rocks, sharp objects, and other materials that could damage the tank. If tank is unloaded
    on it’s side, carefully brace to prevent rolling.
3. Support bottom of tank firmly and completely. Concrete pads provide the best foundation. However, when seismic
    and wind factors are not being considered, tanks with a base load bearing of less than 800 pounds per square foot
    require a firm, even, compacted bed of sand, pea gravel, or fine soil that won’t wash away. Tanks with a base load
    bearing of 800 pounds per square foot, or greater, require a reinforced concrete base. Steel support stands concent-
    rate the loaded tank weight onto the stand leg pads. It is recommended that stands are mounted on a concrete base.
    Bolting of stands is necessary to prevent movement due to agitation, wind, seismic loads and accidental contact.
4. Install tanks in an area that is accessible. Ease of maintenance and removal should be considered.
5. Test by filling tank with water prior to use, to prevent material loss through unsecured fittings, shipping damage, or
    manufacturing defects. Tanks should be tested for a minimum 5 hours.
6. Plastic screw on bulkhead fittings are designed to be hand tightened. Over tightening can cause fittings to leak.
7. Support sides of rectangular tanks. In general, tanks with heights greater than 18” must be supported. However,
    specific applications must be considered: smaller tanks with contents that have high specific gravity and/or elevated
    temperatures must be supported.
8. Do not mount heavy equipment on tank sides.
9. Do not allow weight on tank fittings. Fully support pipes and valves.
10. Use expansion joints to prevent damage at fittings from the differential expansion and contraction of the piping and
      tanks.
11. Tanks are designed for use only in the atmospheric storage of chemicals, never for vacuum or pressure applications.
12. Immersion heaters should never touch the walls of the tank. Minimum spacing should be 3” - 4” from wall.
13. Refer to the chemical capability chart we can get for you, as a guide. Be certain tank, fittings, and fitting gasket
      material are compatible with chemicals at the anticipated operating temperatures. Contact our technical staff for
      information on chemicals not listed, or when uncertain conditions exist.
14. Protect tanks from impact, especially at temperatures below 40° F.
15. Confined spaces must be considered hazardous. Do not enter tank without first taking proper precautions.
16. Tank sizes as listed are nominal and calibrations on molded tanks are only approximates, but provide an indication
      of volume. Polyethylene tanks expand and contract which will effect volume. The degree in which this occurs
      depends on the size of the tanks, wall thickness, specific gravity of contents, temperature of contents and ambient
      temperatures.


STORAGE TANK SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF TANK 1.1 SPECIFICATIONS 1.2 GENERAL These are one piece tanks, rotationally molded of linear medium or high density polyethylene or high density crosslinkable polyethylene (XLPE). Refer to material type in the tank charts for availability. Tanks come in a variety of shapes, are available in closed head designs with flat bottom (IC, IA & IX series), conical bottom (JA & JC series), round horizontal (LC & LA series) or oval horizontal (MC & MA series).These tanks can be furnished with various accessories as per customer specifications and are capable of holding aggressive chemicals at atmospheric pressure. Open top mixing and processing tanks are available in cylindrical, conical bottom and rectangular designs. 2.0 MATERIALS 2.1 LINEAR POLYETHYLENE A high quality, chemically resistant plastic with high stress crack and impact resistance. Linear polyethylene is translucent and exhibits properties that are ideal for applications that are exposed to low temperatures and/or high impact. Unlike thermosets, linear polyethylene is weldable, thus allowing for greater flexibility when designing modification to our standard tanks. The plastic complies with USDA and FDA regulations for storage and processing of food. Linear polyethylene is fully recyclable and thereby provides a convenient method of disposal. 2.2 CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE High density cross-linked polyethylene has excellent low temperature impact and environmental stress-crack resistance. This polyethylene is a thermoset, thus does not permit the utilization of welded tank connections. Cross-linked polyethylene does not have USDA or FDA compliance for storage of processing edibles and is not recyclable. 2.3 ULTRA VIOLET LIGHT STABILIZERS AND FILLERS The plastic does contain a minimum of 0.25 to a maximum of 0.50 long term U.V. stabilizer. It does not contain any fillers. 2.4 PIGMENT Pigment can be added at purchaser's request. These pigments would be compatible with the polyethylene and will not exceed 0.5% dry blended and 2% compounded in of the total weight. 3.0 TANK CONSTRUCTION 3.1 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES The minimum for the properties of the material shall be as follows based on molded parts:

PROPERTY	ASTM	VALUE	UNITS

Density ESCR Spec. Thickness 125 Mils F-50 Tensile Strength Ultimate 2”/min. Elongation at break 2”/min. Vicat Softening Temp. Brittleness Temp. Flexuarl Modulus	D1505 D1693 D638 Type IV Spec. D638 Type IV Spec. D1525 D746 D790	59 (0.937 - 0.942) 1000 2600 450 240 -180 100,000-110,000	#/ft3((gm/cc) Hrs. PSI % Deg. F Deg. F PSI

3.2 APPEARANCE The finished surface of the tank shall be free as commercially practicable from visual defect such as foreign inclusions, air bubbles, pin holes, craters, crazing and cracking that will impair the serviceability of the tank. 3.3 CUT EDGES All edges cut out i.e., open top flanges, manways, shall be trimmed to have smooth edges. 3.4 DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES General - all dimensions will be taken with the tank in its proper, usable position and unfilled. Tank dimensions will represent the exterior measurements. 3.4.1 Outside diameter -- The tolerance for the outside diameter including out of roundness, shall be +/-3%. 3.4.2 Shell wall and head thickness - The tolerance for thickness shall be +/-20% of the design thickness. The total amount of an area on the low side of the tolerance shall not exceed 10% of the total area and individual area shall not exceed 1 ft. 2 (.09m2) in size. 3.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS The following performance requirements shall be conducted on samples taken from the manway cut out area or where fittings are inserted in each tank 3.5.1 Low Temperature Impact Low temperature impact is determined by using a 30 lb. Falling dart at -20 degrees F.

Wall thickness in. (mm)		ft-lb. (J) to fail.

Less than & including 0.25 in.(6.6 mm) 0.26 in.(6.6 mm) to & including 0.50 in.(12.9 mm) 0.51 in.(12.9 mm) to & including 0.75 in.(19.3 mm) 0.76 in.(19.3 mm) to & including 1.00 in.(25.4 mm)		90 (122.0) 100 (135.5) 150 (203.2) 200 (271.0)

3.5.2 Percent Gel - for crosslinked polyethylene The percent gel level is determined by using the test method found in ASTM D1998. The percent gel level for crosslinked tanks on the inside 0.125 in. (3.2mm) of the wall shall be a minimum of 60%. 3.5.3 Visual Inspection - The tank is visually inspected to determine such qualities as are discussed in Section 3.2, Appearance. 4.0 MARKINGS 4.1 The tank is marked to identify the producer, date (month and year) of manufacture, capacity and serial number. 4.2 The proper caution and/or warning signs are affixed to the tank 4.3 Tank capacities should be based on total tank volume. 5.0 PACKAGING AND SHIPPING 5.1 All fittings and flange faces shall be protected from damage by covering with suitable plywood, hard-board or plastic securely fastened. Tanks shall be vented at all times. 5.2 Pipe and tubing, fittings and miscellaneous small parts shall be packaged. Loose items which may scratch the interior surface shall not be placed inside the tank during shipment. Additional protection, such as battens, end wrapping, cross bracing, or other interior fastenings may be required to assure each individual equipment pieces are not damaged in transit. 5.3 Upon arrival at the destination, the purchaser is advised to inspect for damage in transit. If damage has occurred, a claim should be filled with the carier by the purchaser. The supplier should be notified if the damage is not first repaired by the fabricator prior to the product being put into service. The purchaser accepts all future responsi- bility for the effect of the tank failure resulting from damage. 5.4 It is recommended that the tank be hydrostacially tested at the time of installation.

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