Tank Specifications

Capacity: 550 gallons
Dimensions: 46" Diameter × 83" Height (3 ft 10 in × 6 ft 11 in)
Specific Gravity: 1.9
Color: White
Tank Type: Vertical
Wall: Single Wall
Installation: Above-ground tank. Do not install below grade.
Lid: 16"
Resin: Polypropylene
Manufacturer: Bailiff
Weight: 135 lbs

Every Tank Undergoes Hydrostatic Testing Before Release
2" Closed-Cell Polyurethane Spray Foam Insulation on the Sides and Top
White Elastomeric Coating over the Insulation
Insulation Rated R-6.7 per Inch of Thickness
FDA approved resin for food grade/potable water applications
Complies with FDA standards 21 CFR 177.1520 (1) 3.1 and 3.2
Infused with UV Inhibitors to Prolong the Life of This Tank
Rated for Atmospheric Pressure Only
Lifting/Tie-Down Lugs Molded-In

3D View

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Available Fittings and Options

We outfit polypropylene tanks to your specifications at our Willis, Texas plant.

Polypropylene Welded Couplings – 1″ to 4″ FNPT
Polypropylene Welded Flanges – ANSI 150#, 1″ to 10″
Polypropylene Bulkheads (threaded) – ½″ to 4″
Self-Aligning Bulkheads (top of tank)
Polypropylene Bolted Ball Valves
Sanitary Tri-Clamps – ½″ to 4″
Bolted & Spool Flanges
U-Vents
Top Fill & Drain Lines
Reverse Float & Ultrasonic Level Indicators
Interstitial Leak Detectors
Wind/Seismic Tie-Down Systems
Insulation & Heat Tracing
Ladders – OSHA Compliant

Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer: Bailiff
Part Number: PP-VTB550-46-1.9-NAT-INS
Warranty: Limited 3-Year Warranty

Resin Information

Resin: Polypropylene
Color: White
Temperature: Polypropylene has a maximum continuous use temperature of 200 F.
Chemical Compatibility: Polypropylene Chemical Compatibility

Shipping Information

Ship Width: 46"
Ship Length: 46"
Ship Height: 89"
Ship Weight
Ship Class

Chemical service

What This 550-Gallon Polypropylene Tank Can Store

Polypropylene is rated Excellent for 93 chemicals in our database, including hot caustics and many acids. Popular matches for a vertical tank like this one:

Sulfuric acid 10–75%Sodium hydroxide 50%Caustic potash 45%Sodium hypochlorite <20%Ferric chloride Aluminum sulfate Hydrofluosilicic acid 20%Phosphoric acid <40%Ammonium hydroxide Citric acid Ethylene glycol Salt brine

See all 93 chemicals rated Excellent →

Heat resistance

Insulated with closed-cell spray foam rated R-6.7 per inch to hold your chemical at temperature; add heat tracing if needed.

What the SG rating means

Rated 1.9 SG, this tank is built for liquids up to 1.9 times as heavy as water. Full of water it holds about 4,590 lb; heavier chemicals weigh proportionally more.

Containment

Single wall. For hazardous chemicals, consider a polypropylene double wall tank for built-in secondary containment.

Polypropylene fittings

Welded polypropylene couplings and ANSI 150# flanges, bulkheads, ball valves and tri-clamps, with gaskets matched to your chemical. See fittings.

Warranty

Limited three-year tank warranty; one year for sulfuric acid, bleach, caustic soda and biodiesel service. Warranty terms.

Outfit this tank

Polypropylene Fittings & Options

We install fittings and accessories at our plant so your tank arrives ready for your piping and controls.

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Tell Us What You’re Storing

Send the chemical, concentration, temperature and size. We’ll match the tank and fittings and send a quote.

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