5000 gallon steel water tank – Technical & Commercial Overview
1. Material Advantages
- Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel (G550)
- Zinc coating ≥275g/m² (ISO 1461)
- Yield strength: 550MPa
- Corrugated Design Benefits
- 30% higher rigidity vs flat panels
- Self-supporting structure eliminates need for external framing
2. Modular Assembly System
- Bolt-Together Panels
- 1.2m x 2.4m standard panel size
- Field assembly with Class 8.8 galvanized bolts
- Installation Efficiency
- 2-person crew can install in 8-12 hours
- No welding/cutting required
3. Performance Specifications
ParameterValueDesign Life40+ years (ISO 9223 C3 environment)Temperature Range-30°C to +80°CSeismic RatingZone 4 (IBC 2021 compliant)
4. Project Case Studies
- Texas Cattle Ranch (2024)
- 6×5000-gal tanks for drought mitigation
- 14-day total installation for tank farm
- Indonesian Palm Oil Plantation (2023)
- Custom 5.5m diameter × 3.2m height configuration
- Withstood 150mph typhoon winds
5. Customization & Pricing
- Dimensional Flexibility
- Standard: 3.6m dia × 2.8m height
- Custom heights up to 4.5m available
- Cost Drivers
- Steel gauge (2.0mm vs 2.5mm)
- Accessory packages (overflow, ladder, etc.)
- Site preparation requirements
Engineer’s Recommendation:
For optimal cost-performance balance in municipal/agricultural applications, we recommend the 2.3mm G550 variant with standard NSF-61 compliant lining.
Contact our engineering team today for project-specific load calculations and competitive quotations.
