Liquid Storage & Transport

What Chemicals Can be Stored in a Poly Storage Tank?

[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 21, 2023 8:33:48 AM / by Michelle McCaskey posted in Buying a Vertical Storage Tank

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Polyethylene tanks are popular in agriculture due to their lightweight, easy-to-position construction, cost-effectiveness, and better leak resistance compared to steel tanks. However, they are not suitable for storing all types of chemicals. Some chemicals have adverse reactions to the poly and may cause it to break down, leading to tank malfunction. So we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of suitable and unsuitable chemicals for your poly tank. 

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Buyers Guide: Poly Vertical Storage Tank

[fa icon="calendar'] May 31, 2019 10:02:20 AM / by Jim Arnot posted in Buying a Vertical Storage Tank

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When you’re storing water or expensive chemicals like fertilizer, it is a big investment. You need to make sure your liquid is safe, and also ready for you when you need it. Nobody wants to be "that person" that lost the liquid he had bought because something went wrong. Here are some points I have gathered to help you choose the right poly vertical storage tank.

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Liquid Storage: Cone Bottom Tanks vs Flat Bottom Tanks

[fa icon="calendar'] May 31, 2019 9:44:54 AM / by Matthew Firth posted in Buying a Vertical Storage Tank

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When setting up a tank storage yard, the number one question asked is, do you choose cone bottom or flat bottom tanks? Both options have pros and cons. However, based on the liquids you are storing, the wrong decision can cause you a lot of pain and money. In this article, I compare both options and explain how to make this decision right the first time.

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5 Key Differences: Poly vs Fiberglass Chemical Storage Tanks

[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 12, 2017 11:42:28 AM / by Calvin Symington posted in Buying a Vertical Storage Tank

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When it comes to chemical storage tanks, you always want something you can rely on. You want a tank that is low maintenance, cost effective and is sturdy enough to take whatever is thrown at it. Two of the most popular types of storage tanks are fiberglass and polyethylene. To make it easy for you to learn about these types of tanks, I pulled together 5 key differences.

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Poly Storage Tanks vs. Stainless Steel: 3 Facts Revealed

[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 11, 2017 7:47:27 AM / by Calvin Symington posted in Buying a Vertical Storage Tank

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In the world of water and liquid fertilizer storage, there are secrets that are being revealed every day. Finding reliable, long term storage tanks is one of the biggest concerns of a crop farmer or grower. Having a cost effective, maintenance free solution for this is a must in a successful farming operation. The two most popular types of liquid tanks are, poly tanks and stainless steel tanks. For years, these two options have been considered equal. While each type of storage tank has its pros and cons, I have found 3 important facts that you should know before you make your next purchase. 

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Enduraplas Vertical Tank vs 4,500 lb SUV

[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 10, 2017 11:11:23 AM / by Matthew Firth posted in Buying a Vertical Storage Tank

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The myth that a plastic tank is a commodity and that they are all the same design, has finally been busted. With force. To be honest, we were sick and tired of people comparing our Ribbed-Wall™ vertical storage tank with every other tank on the market. For years we have said that, you are not comparing apples with apples. We asked questions like, have you considered the strength of the side walls, have you considered the roof construction and do you really want to risk a cheaper option?
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