The National Tank Outlet (NTO) is pleased to announce a new addition to our selection of intermediate bulk containers (IBC totes). NTO now offers Wine IBC Tanks for use in the aging, storage, and fermentation of wine products by vineyards, wineries, distilleries, and DIY hobbyists. Our new wine IBC totes are made in the USA… [Read More]
Poly Tanks
Poly Tank Insulation for Regulating Chemical Storage Temperature
Industry professionals and businesses who use bulk volumes of materials such as liquid chemicals, know that regulating storage temperature is often either a requirement or a high-value benefit to the operation. Chemicals and solutions have a range of material-specific properties that often have to be accommodated for in long term storage, refilling, and use. Examples… [Read More]
Poly Tanks | Why are Water Tanks Expensive to Ship
Common questions when purchasing a poly water tank are what the shipping cost will be and then, why are water tanks expensive to ship. When discussing water tanks and the cost of shipping, we are referring to all types of polyethylene-built plastic water tanks. Example tank types include vertical water tanks, underground cisterns, rainwater collection… [Read More]
Poly Tanks | 3 Portable Truck Bed Tanks for Vehicle Fleets
Portable truck bed tanks for vehicle fleets are mobile storage containers engineered for transport applications and versatility in handling liquid cargo such as water, chemicals, mixtures, and project specific commodities. We have selected the top 3 recommended portable tanks built from heavy-duty polyethylene. These tanks are ideally suited for transport and use from the truck… [Read More]
Chemical Tanks | Calcium Chloride 101
What is Calcium Chloride? Calcium chloride is a direct application chemical widely handled, stored and used as an anti-freezing additive, deicing agent, and in dust control. Calcium chloride is an inorganic mineral compound made of elemental calcium Ca2+ and the halogen chlorine Cl–. These two elements combine to form a crystalline structure salt with the… [Read More]
Water Tank Specification Tables
The tables below provide an overview of available water tank specifications by tank types. Specifications include tank volume capacity range, common tank volumes used, dimension measurement ranges, dry weights, and typical tank prices. A specification table is provided for the main water tank types by category and use frequency. The types listed here include vertical… [Read More]
Poly Tanks | Black vs Green vs White Water Tanks
Poly water tanks are bulk volume containers dedicated to water storage, handling, and use applications. Dedicated water tanks are primarily potable (drinking) water grade quality when made in the USA by leading manufacturers. While non-potable grade poly water tanks are available, they are less common. Potable water tanks are made using FDA approved, food grade… [Read More]