What are cone bottom tanks for?

Cone-bottom tanks are generally used in process applications where total drainage of the tank is required. Typical applications would include the storage of heavy materials and materials prone to sludging, which are difficult to drain out of upright tanks.

What is a conical tank used for?

Conical tank storage containers are cone-shaped vessels used for storage of water, chemicals, fertilizers, etc. They have a wide variety of applications and are upside down to facilitate easy outflow of liquids and forbid contaminant accumulation.

What is conical bottom?

A funnel shaped conical bottom with 30° or 45° slope is molded-in as are gallon markers andaccess openings. They have more resistance to corrosion and chemicals than fiberglass, stainless or mild steel. Wall thickness conforms to ASTM D-1998 standards for liquid containment.

What does a water tank do?

A water tank is a container for storing water. Water tanks are used to provide storage of water for use in many applications, drinking water, irrigation agriculture, fire suppression, agricultural farming, both for plants and livestock, chemical manufacturing, food preparation as well as many other uses.

What kind of tank is a cone bottom?

As with all of all plastic tanks, our plastic cone bottom tanks are molded of rugged, high density polyethylene and are both impact and chemical resistant. Our cone bottom tanks are available with either a polyethylene or steel stand.

What’s the difference between inductor and cone bottom tanks?

See list below. Cone Bottom Tanks, Inductor Tanks, & Specialty Rinse Tanks all have conical bottoms which allow for drainage when emptying out your tank. Cone Tanks and Inductor Tanks are rotomolded using FDA approved polyethylene resins and feature translucent tank walls for level viewing, along with gallon indicators.

How big is a 95 gallon cone tank?

If no siesmic tie down system is required, standard stand can be used. Seismic systems are not available for 95″ and 102″ diameter Cone Tanks, 5500 & 6500 gallon 90″ diameter Cone Tanks and Tanks with polyethylene stands. NOTE: * High-density linear polyethylene (HDLPE) – black and natural white colors.

How does a conical tank keep the tank upright?

A stand or alternate form of support is required to keep the tank upright due to its conical base. The stand also raises the base off the floor, allowing room for drainage. Each tank comes with a lid and has an outlet installed at the bottom of the cone for draining the tank.