Bulk Storage Tanks | McMaster-Carr

	Capacity Capacity

	Material Material

Rubber/Polyethylene Plastic
Blend

Fiber

Rubber

	Height Height

	Width Width

	Depth Depth

	Color Color

	White
	Red
	Black
	Blue
	Yellow
	Blue/White
	Green
	Orange
	Beige

	Drain Connection Type Drain Connection Type

Threaded

Sanitary Quick-Clamp

Cam-and-Groove

	Drain Pipe Size Drain Pipe Size

	Number of Top Openings Number of Top Openings

	Graduation Marks Graduation Marks

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Graduated Graduated

Yes

	Thickness Thickness

	Diameter Diameter

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Clarity Clarity

Semi-Clear

Opaque

	Drain Thread Type Drain Thread Type

NPT

NPS

	Fill Opening Diameter Fill Opening Diameter

	Drain Material Drain Material

Plastic

HDPE Plastic

Stainless Steel

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Tank Orientation Tank Orientation

Horizontal

Vertical

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Drain Gender Drain Gender

523 Products

Tanks

Rectangular Plastic Tanks

These tanks have capacities from 2.5 to 1,000 gallons.

Plastic Tanks

Store between 30 and 550 gallons in these large tanks.

Plastic Fuel Tanks

These 12-gallon capacity tanks have a level gauge, and a fuel withdrawal outlet separate from the fill opening.

Low-Profile Rectangular Plastic Tanks

Even though these tanks are less than 20" tall, they still hold 50 to 200 gallons.

Plastic Tanks with Forklift Entry

Despite their large size you can move these tanks with a forklift. They store between 75 and 500 gallons.

Double-Wall Plastic Tanks

No need for separate spill-control pallets or trays—comply with EPA regulations for storing hazardous liquids with just one tank.

Elevated Steel Tanks

A lifting lug on top makes these tanks easy to transport.

Steel Tanks with Forklift Entry

These tanks are typically used for storing fuel and waste oil.

Double-Wall Steel Tanks with Forklift Entry

Tanks provide extra protection for products that require double-wall containment, such as diesel and waste oil, solvents, and antifreeze.

Easy-Drain Tanks

Wall-Mount Plastic Easy-Drain Tanks

These tanks are often used as gravity-fed dispensers.

Stainless Steel Easy-Drain Tanks

The bottom of these tanks is sloped to ensure easy and complete drainage.

Sanitary Easy-Drain Tanks

Store and transport liquids in bulk in sanitary environments such as food and pharmaceutical plants.

Plastic Easy-Drain Tanks

The heavy-wall construction makes these tanks durable and easy to clean.

UN-Compliant Tanks

Also known as intermediate bulk containers (IBC), these tanks meet UN31HA1/Y transportation specifications and are designed to ship liquids.

Collapsible Tanks

These tanks collapse for easy storage.

Batch Cans

Rectangular Plastic Batch Cans

Rectangular Plastic Batch Cans with Faucet

Dispense liquids using the built-in faucet.

High-Temperature Rectangular Plastic Batch Cans

Round Plastic Batch Cans

High-Temperature Round Plastic Batch Cans

Food Industry Round Plastic Batch Cans

These plastic batch cans meet NSF/ANSI 2 sanitary standards for food environments.

Round Plastic Batch Cans with Faucet

Use the faucet on these batch cans for easy dispensing.

Food Industry Round Plastic Batch Cans with Faucet

Mobile Round Plastic Batch Cans

Food Industry Round Metal Batch Cans

These metal batch cans meet NSF/ANSI 2 standards for food-processing equipment.

Round Stainless Steel Batch Cans

Round Stainless Steel Batch Cans with Faucet

These corrosion-resistant cans have a built-in faucet for dispensing.

Narrow-Mouth Round Stainless Steel Batch Cans

Also known as milk cans, these have a narrow mouth for controlled pouring.

Rectangular Stainless Steel Batch Cans

Drums

Plastic Drums

Ship materials in these UN-compliant drums.

Heavy Duty Plastic Drums

These drums are seamless, making them more durable than other plastic drums.

Stainless Steel Drums

These drums are corrosion resistant and are UN-compliant for shipping.

Food Industry Stainless Steel Drums

These drums have smooth, welded seams to prevent food and chemicals from collecting in crevices.

Sanitary Stainless Steel Drums

Store food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products in these drums, which have a sanitary design.

Corrosion-Resistant Steel Drums

The inside of these drums is epoxy coated to resist rust.

Steel Drums with Drain

A threaded opening 4" from the bottom allows you to drain a drum without moving it.

Steel Drums

These drums are UN-compliant for shipping.

Fiber Drums

Store dry materials in these drums.

Fiber Drums with Liner

A plastic liner and lid allow these drums to be used with wet and dry materials.

Salvage/Overpack Drums

Use these drums for secondary containment or for temporarily storing and transporting leaking containers.

Tubs

Rubber and Plastic Tubs

These tubs are crack and dent resistant.

Galvanized Steel Tubs

Tubs are made of galvanized steel for corrosion resistance.

Food Industry Bulk Dispensers

FDA compliant for direct contact with food, these dispensers are often used to store or quickly dispense dry ingredients in food and pharmaceutical plants.