Introducing Our New 240-Gallon and 340-Gallon Gemini Dual Containment® Square Tanks
We’re excited to unveil the newest additions to our renowned line of Gemini Dual Containment® Square Tanks: the 240-gallon and 340-gallon models, showcased at the 2024 AWT Expo!
Building on the trusted features and performance you’ve come to expect, these larger tanks offer increased capacity while maintaining a compact footprint. In fact, they provide 22% more capacity than standard cylindrical tanks, making them an ideal choice for efficient, cost-effective storage solutions.
Both models meet or exceed EPA 49 CFR secondary containment requirements, ensuring full compliance and enhanced safety for your operations. Key features include:
Pump mounting surface for easy and convenient installation
Customizable fittings to meet your exact specifications
8-inch vented twist lid inspection port (non-vented options available)
Recessed Mousedoor for quick installation of bottom bulkheads, perfect for flooded suction draining
In addition to these features, we offer a variety of standard accessories like suction tubes,level indicators, and level gauges, allowing you to fully customize your tank for an optimized, engineered solution.
At Peabody Engineering, we remain dedicated to providing high-quality, dependable products that elevate your operational efficiency. With the launch of these new, larger-capacity tanks, you’ll benefit from even greater flexibility, compliance, and value.
To learn more about how these tanks can integrate into your system or to discuss upgrading, please contact our team today. We’re here to assist you every step of the way!
Whether you’re a mechanic, operate a quick-lube business, auto dealership, or run a public or private fleet maintenance department, you know how important it is to capture every drop of waste oil and anti-freeze that comes through your shop. If not, you could get slapped with some hefty fines for compromising the environment and groundwater.
For anyone working with oil and other automotive chemicals, Peabody has a new hassle-free solution for collecting and storing your waste chemicals. We’re excited to announce the release of our Waste Oil and Anti-Freeze Collection Tanks.
Our durable, double-walled tank-in-a-tank construction, made of 100% seamless recyclable polyethylene construction makes collecting, handling, and storing your automotive chemicals a no-brainer. Our tanks exceed EPA secondary containment requirements under 40-CFR so you can reduce your messes while minimizing potential violations—not to mention your impact on the environment.
Vented with a locking top lid that adds security, including a sediment screen.
Black primary tank color.
Translucent for secondary containment.
Yellow safety color for oil collection.
Translucent natural color for Anti-Freeze.
Optional Float-type level Gauge made of stainless steel for visual level monitoring.
2” Suction Pipe Top Discharge with hose quick connect fitting, Cap, and Lanyard.
Secondary Containment top drain with dip tube and plug.
Full Range of sizes available from 65 to 500 gallons.
Choice of square or cylindrical configurations in some sizes.
You always have options with Peabody Engineering:
Gemini Round Waste Oil Tanks: Yellow Outer / Black Inner
Gemini Square Waste Oil Tanks: Yellow Outer / Black Inner
Please note: These tanks are not NSF/ANSI 61 compliant.
Gemini Round Anti-Freeze Tanks: Natural Outer / Black Inner
Gemini Square Anti-Freeze Tanks: Natural Outer / Black Inner
Please note: These tanks are not NSF/ANSI 61 compliant.
If you’re looking for a durable, safe, and economic solution for collecting your used oil and coolant products, Peabody Engineering’s Waste Oil and Anti-Freeze Collection Tanks have you covered.
Visit our website, download the spec sheet, or give us a call today at 800-4-Peabody today!
For the agricultural industry, polyethylene tanks have proven to be a reliable, go-to storage solution for years because of their durability, low maintenance, and less expensive price point than fiberglass or stainless-steel tanks. For growers and pesticide application businesses, the benefits of using tanks constructed of polyethylene are numerous.
Typical Agriculture Applications
Storage and transportation of micronutrients
Storage and transportation of liquid fertilizer
Storage and transportation of pesticides and herbicides
Compatibility
Poly tanks are extremely compatible with many of the liquid products used in agriculture businesses. But different types of plastic resins have different chemical compatibilities. For example, linear polyethylene (LPE) might be an excellent choice for one chemical, but not compatible with another. Although LPE is great for a wide range of ag chemicals, nothing is a cure-all for all chemicals.
Ease of Use
Like all equipment and asset purchases, growers and other agriculture business owners want tanks that make their jobs easier. Polyethylene tanks are lighter weight and easy to handle, which makes it easier to move if it needs to be relocated. Many poly tanks are designed with molded-in calibration for quick level assessment. They are also available in a wide range of capacities, including large capacities that make bulk ordering of products and field storage of ag chemicals more convenient and less expensive.
Durability and Resistance
Almost all plastic storage tanks are manufactured from highly durable, chemical-resistant resins, like Linear Polyethylene Resins (LPE), which is specifically formulated for making rotationally molded plastic storage tanks. These premium resins are made with excellent UV inhibitors that help provide long term UV resistance, even in the most severe weather conditions. Poly tanks are also corrosion-resistant and won’t rust, making them perfect for today’s pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer products.
Longevity
While no storage tank is designed to last a lifetime, the durable resins and added UV inhibitors used in the manufacture of polyethylene tanks can mean several more years of service. Some poly tanks can last up to 20 years or more. A tank’s longevity depends on a few things: the type of resin used, the products stored in it, and the environment it is stored in.
To prolong a poly tank service life, routine inspections to assess its structural integrity are crucial. It’s recommended to do an inspection in the spring before filling the tank with fertilizer, pesticide, or other products, and once again in the fall at the end of the growing season.
Specific Gravity Rating
Another consideration for prolonging the life of a polyethylene tank used in the agriculture industry is choosing a higher specific gravity rating. The specific gravity rating is a measure of the tank’s ability to withstand the weight of the liquid it is storing. If the tank isn’t thick enough, it will begin to bulge under the weight of a heavier product and that coils not only affect the tank service life, but also put stress on valving and piping attached to the tank. Most polyethylene tanks are rated for water only weight, standard duty and heavy duty wall thicknesses, offering the user a choice in how the tank will perform with their specific application.
The vast majority of fertilizer solutions and other ag chemicals are between 1.0 and 1.25 specific gravity and can safely be stored in a standard duty (1.5 specific gravity) rated tank. For heavier liquids, as well as products that are oxidizers or reactive, you may want to consider the Heavy Duty (1.9 specific gravity) wall, which will not only provide a stiffer wall that will minimize bulging (a normal occurrence in plastic tanks) and also offer a longer service life in a corrosive application.
Pro tip: tank ratings are assuming ambient temperatures, if you will experience higher temperatures this should also be factored into your plan.
About Peabody’s Tanks
Peabody Engineering’s roots are in the agricultural fertilizer equipment business. We understand the unique needs of the industry, and for over forty years, we’ve manufactured storage solutions for growers across the county, including our ProChem® potable water and chemical tank products, designed for agricultural and industrial chemical applications where a single-walled design is desired.
Capacities from 25 to 1500 gallons are manufactured with a premium MDLPE UV-20 rated resin, and XLPE as standard options, and are also available in PPL and PVDF for more demanding applications. Our ProChem® tanks are NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certified (XLPE tanks 40 gallons and below are not NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certified) and include an integrally molded pump mounting platform on top and standard process fittings for fill and discharge on most sizes. Supplied with a large, vented access opening and easy to read calibration in liters and gallons, the ProChem® potable water and chemical tank line offer standard features not previously available.
Different manufacturers use different resins with varying performance specifications. Most tank manufacturers use resins with a UV rating from 8-12 years. We are now using resins that have UV inhibitors rated for 20 years, so UV attack is much less of a factor than it once was with polyethylene storage tanks.
Not all process applications are the same. Throw in a hot environment, and things can get complicated, compromising the safety of your employees, equipment, and the environment. That’s why it’s crucial to stabilize the temperature of your chemicals inside your Pump and Equipment Enclosures.
Enclosures that house your pump and other equipment sometimes need a little extra help during the summer months to stay cool. During processing, as your pump generates heat, if not mitigated, the heat buildup can interfere with the operation of the equipment and control panels and even diminish the integrity of the process chemicals—all costly and affects to your bottom line.
If you operate in a hot climate, keeping your chemical equipment cool in their enclosures can be a challenge in the summer. But not with Peabody Engineering’s compact digital air conditioner modules and circulation fans for our PCS-PLUS 2, PCS-PLUS 4 andPCS-PRO Enclosures. They provide and maintain control of the temperature for the chemical process equipment you are operating..
Air Conditioning
With three different models to choose from, each features an attractive industrial design with a galvanized sheet-metal cover and minimal use of visible fasteners, as well as a narrow footprint that accommodates compact attachment to your cabinets. Each uses a cleanable, reusable aluminum mesh filter that protects coils for maximum cooling performance. Other features include:
Easy-mount flanges for simple installation.
Two levels of corrosion protection.
Dust-resistant condenser coil allows the unit to be run filterless in most applications.
R134a earth-friendly refrigerants.
And much more.
Circulation Fans
Our compact cooling fans are ideal for applications where enclosure space is limited and quiet, reliable cooling is needed. The fans are engineered for 50,000 hours of continuous operation without lubrication or service and can be installed on any surface of an enclosure. With the addition of accessory fan brackets, compact cooling fans can also be installed in any position inside the enclosure for spot cooling or air circulation. Each fan includes these standard features:
Maximum operating temperature is 158 F (70 C).
4-in. fan is thermally protected and uses permanently lubricated ball bearings.
6- and 10-in. fans have ball-bearing construction and split-capacitor motors.
Split-capacitor motors are thermally protected to avoid premature failure.
Dynamically balanced impellers molded from polycarbonate material.
1 finger guard (additional guards available).
And much more.
When you need to keep your chemical equipment cool this summer, Peabody Engineering has superior climate control options for our PCS-PLUS and PCS-PRO Enclosures.
While summer is upon us, there’s no better time to plan ahead for the colder months to come. At Peabody Engineering, we also offer Heating Modules. The unique design draws cool air from the bottom of the enclosure and passes this air across the thermostat and heating element before being released into the enclosure cavity. Learn more about our heating options here.
At Peabody, we do much of our design and production processes in-house, including our own tooling and rotational plastic molding, which we put through our internal rigorous testing protocols, so we ensure quality at every step of the process. But that is just the beginning. Our tanks are certified and rated by some of the largest governing bodies and standards in North America.
Product certifications might seem like an alphabet soup of acronyms and labels, but they are a very important indicator that a product has been tested to government or other third-party standards and regulations. What does that mean for our customers who buy our certified tanks? It’s an assurance of safety, reliability and quality from both a design and manufacturing perspective.
NSF/ANSI/CAN 61
ProChem® Potable Water Tanks
Our ProChem® Tanks and Gemini Dual Containment® Tanks made from Linear Polyethylene (LPE) are NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Certified.
NSF is one of the most respected independent certification organizations in public health and safety across the globe. Having the NSF mark lets consumers, distributors, suppliers and regulators know that our tanks have been rigorously tested to comply with all standard requirements.
NSF 61 is the only American National Standard addressing the human health effects of drinking water system components. It is a performance-based standard that evaluates the amount of contaminants that leach from our tanks into drinking water, rather than setting prescriptive limits on content.
The NSF certification process can be long and costly, but it’s part of our commitment to the industry and to our customers. Though the process is product-specific and can get quite technical, generally, here is a summary of the seven steps:
Application and information submission
Product evaluation
Product testing in lab
Manufacturing facility inspection, production confirmation and product sampling
Test results review and acceptance
Contract signed and products listed
Annual plant inspection and retesting
ASTM D 1998 Standard
Gemini PLUS
Our Gemini®, Gemini® PLUS 1300 and Prochem® Tanks in LPE, HDPE, XLPE, PPL or PVDF construction are available ASTM D-1998 rated if desired.
American Society for Testing and Materials, or ASTM has designed and set over 12,800 standards that help improve lives and enhance performance and help consumers have confidence in the products they buy and use. That includes ASTM D 1998, a set of standards for cross-linkable polyethylene (XLPE) and non-cross linkable polyethylene (HDPE) polyethylene vertical tanks over 500 gallons.
ASTM D 1998 defines minimum wall thicknesses for these tanks based on several criteria like height, outside diameter, and specific gravity rating. To comply with the standards, the tanks must go through a series of tests that check:
Wall thickness test
Impact Test
Structural integrity test
Additionally, there is a test for cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) tanks to measure the chemical makeup of the tank materials.
EPA 49 CFR
Gemini Dual Containment® Tanks
Peabody’s Gemini Dual Containment® Tanks meet or exceed secondary containment requirements under the EPA’s 49 CFR Regulations.
The Environmental Protection Agency, OSHA, and the Department of Transportation provide regulatory and enforcement functions for laws promulgated by the U.S. Congress that are designed to protect the environment from contamination and reduce risks to human health and worker safety. They have specific requirements for hazardous chemical safe storage compliance. These regulations are codified in the Code of Federal Regulations: 40 CFR Protection of the Environment, 29 CFR Labor, and 49 CFR Transportation, respectively.
FDA Approved
Our ProChem® Potable Water Tanks are also FDA approved. Though the FDA doesn’t approve equipment used in food processing, they have created a set of requirements that equipment used in food and beverage storage must meet.
When choosing a polyethylene chemical storage tank, there are several key factors to consider; the application, desired capacity, purpose (mixing or storing), double-wall or single-wall, and where it will be located, just to name a few. But there is another consideration in purchasing a tank that might not get the full deliberation it deserves; Its shape.
The different tank shapes are generally rectangle/square, cylindrical and conical, and all offer some pros and cons depending upon your application. Peabody Engineering’s Gemini Dual Containment® tanks are available in both square and cylindrical shapes.
Below are some general guidelines in selecting the right tank for your application.
Cylindrical
Cylindrical tanks are the most commonly used tanks in a wide variety of industries including agricultural, water storage, chemical, and water treatment applications.
Pros
Cost-effective choice for bulk storage.
Excellent hoop strength with no stress points.
Cons
More difficult to install fittings and piping manifolds due to the curved sidewall
More wasted space in an environment with corners.
Square or Rectangular
Square or rectangular tanks are more popular in some applications than cylindrical tanks but can be used in an array of industries and applications that one may not consider at first glance.
Pros
Allows for maximum use of space with a compact footprint as compared to cylindrical tanks.
Flat sides allow for ease in plumbing and piping design.
Less expensive to ship and transport than cylindrical tanks.
Cons
Increased sidewall head pressure from the liquid being stored on large flat surfaces.
Limited size range available.
Generally more costly than cylindrical tanks.
Cone bottom
Cone bottom tanks are well-suited in applications where 100% drainage of the tank is necessary like the food, cosmetics, or pharmaceutical industries.
Pros
Easier to drain and clean between batches.
Reducessediment collection at the bottom.
Ideal for mixing applications.
Cons
Requires a stand and hardware.
More costly than other tank configurations.
Reduced volume per cubic foot due to cone configuration.
All three styles of tanks have their advantages, the choice you make all depends upon your specific application, and what your budget for the project will be.
Our ProChem® tanks offer all three styles in single wall configurations.
Our Gemini Dual Containment® cylindrical tanks range in sizes from 15 gallons to 500 gallons.
Our Gemini Dual Containment® square tanks are available in sizes 5 gallons to 175 gallons and allow for a larger capacity in limited spaces — 22% more capacity than cylindrical tanks of the same size.
Whether it’s an aggressive application that requires a secondary tank for caustic products, food processing that needs an NSF Listed FDA High-Density Linear Polyethylene single-walled tank, or a Linear Polyethylene solution for storing and dispensing agricultural chemicals, it’s easy to see why not all commercial storage tank solutions are one-size-fits-all. When it comes to purchasing an industrial storage tank, we know it is an important investment and a process that all starts with identifying your unique needs. That’s why we’ve created our online Build Your Tank Quote tool to help us gather the upfront information we need to help you take that first step in purchasing your new tank.
Our Build Your Tank Quote tool takes the complex and makes it simple so you can find the right storage tank to meet your business’ needs. It helps you get a more accurate quote, quicker quoting timelines, and a better customer experience.
The tool is simple, intuitive, and very user-friendly as it walks you through a quick survey. Let’s take a look at how it works:
Step 1. Select the type of tank you are looking for.
What type of tank do you need? Choose between our ProChem® Process Chemical Tanks that are designed for industrial process chemical applications where a single-walled design is desired; our Gemini Dual Containment® Tanks, also known as Double Wall Tanks, which are rated for a wide range of chemical applications; or our DCS Double Containment Tanks and single-walled engineered tanks that are ideal for a wide range of applications from food processing and semiconductor to agricultural and heavy duty industrial chemical storage.
Step 2. Choose the configuration you need.
The available configurations will differ based on the type of tank you need.
If you selected the ProChem® Process Chemical Tank from Step 1, your configuration options are the ProChem Process Chemical, ProChem Open Top, or ProChem other styles for a more customized tank.
If you selected the Gemini Dual Containment® tank from Step 1, you choose between a cylindrical or square tank.
If you selected the Double Containment and single-walled engineered tanks, you have the single or dual wall options.
Step 3. Fill in the product specifics.
Next, we’ll need some specifics about the product you’ll be storing. Some of those particulars, depending on the type of tank you selected in Step 1, include the number of gallons being stored, the type of product being stored, and the temperature.
If you select the Single or Dual Walled Engineered Tank from Step 1, the tool will also ask you to include any fittings or accessories you may need. Peabody Engineering offers a variety of standard tank accessories like level indicators, funnels, lids, suction tubes, and heating blanket systems.
Step 4. Submit!
Now that we have all the details we need to get you an accurate, quick quote, just fill in the form with your contact information and any other details you would like us to know about the tank you are looking for and we’ll get back to you with any further questions or a quote, with absolutely no commitment required.
Let us help you design a durable, industrial-grade tank today. Access the Build Your Tank Quote tool to get started.
Are you prepared for spills, overflows, and leaks? Properly containing your chemicals in case of a container failure is imperative to protecting your employees from injury and reducing the environmental contamination. Not to mention, EPA compliance. Finding the right secondary containment product is the first best step to mitigating risks.
Peabody Engineering’s new PCS-PLUS 4 pump containment enclosure is designed to safely contain your pumps and equipment manifold systems. Its large footprint—36” x 48” base dimension and 4,000-pound loading capacity—offers the perfect platform for installation of large or multiple pumps, sampling stations, controllers, piping manifolds, coupon racks, chemical feed/dispensing systems, drums and more.
The PCS-PLUS 4 provides a safe, secure, weatherproof, and lockable cabinet. The Polyethylene, corrosion-resistant material allows for wide chemical compatibility, and for an additional cost, you can add on a security bolt kit to prevent unauthorized access.
Here are some other important features and benefits:
66 Gallon Containment Capacity with optional drain for overflows – Allows for EPA-Compliant storage of up to (2) 55-gallon capacity tanks or drums.
Sturdy back wall is designed to “add” Unistrut support systems, for mounting pipe and other accessories. Unistrut supports are available in various materials of construction as an option.
Optional Fans, Heating, and Air-Conditioning modules available for ultimate climate control.
Walls designed for installation of bulkhead fittings for through-hole piping and electrical process connections
Great for secure storage of chemicals or other supplies in remote locations, treatment facilities, warehouses, or construction sites.
Large swing-open doors with windows and liftable top hatch for easy access for installation and servicing.
Designed to mount multiple pumps in one safe, secure location
Lockable doors keep your equipment safe and secure.
Forkliftable base with molded inserts for anchoring in place.
Standard internal grating to elevate equipment above containment sump.
Made of durable rotational molded polyethylene – never rusts or corrodes.
UV-Resistant for up to a 20-year life in outdoor installations, designed to keep rain and moisture out.
Temperature range from -50°F to 140°F.
Available in custom colors with private branding options.
Highly chemical resistant with a wide range of chemicals and corrosive environments.
Proudly manufactured in the USA.
Peabody’s expert staff can help you properly specify your PCS-PLUS 4 configuration to fit your specific application.
Peabody Engineering as a manufacturer of tanks used for disinfectants, Sanitation, Hospitals, water treatment and agriculture, as well as a manufacturer of telecommunications infrastructure equipment is considered an Essential Critical Infrastructure Manufacturer and therefore will STAY OPEN during this challenging period to do our part in protecting America’s well-being, health, safety and our vital infrastructure.
We stand ready to support President Trump and his COVID Response team to help keep America moving forward to defeat the invisible enemy we are now facing. With God’s help, we believe that we as a nation MUST pull together to face this crisis. We believe that just like many times in the past, AMERICA will prevail during this defining moment in history.
On behalf of the entire team at Peabody, we appreciate your continued confidence and support as we strive to serve all our supplier/business partners. As a Essential Critical Infrastructure Manufacturer – We are in this together!
Peabody Engineering appreciates your continued confidence and support as we strive to go beyond boundaries in exceeding your expectations as a supplier/business partner. In light of the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, we at Peabody are striving to fully support President Trump in doing our part in mitigating this deadly virus by making some short term changes in the way we conduct our business.
We will remain open during our regular operating hours, but have suspended all travel and face to face meetings from today through April 6th, 2020 (for now). This may be extended based upon what we hear from the experts as we as a nation pull together to get through this potential health crisis. We also are not accepting any visitors to our facility during this period to reduce the risk of infection of our valued employees. You are important to us and we will continue to produce and ship our products to the extent we are able in the current situation. We anticipate that we may have staffing shortages due to quarantines, school closures and possible employee illnesses, but will do our best to ship your products as quickly as possible.
We realize this is a short term issue and hope to get back to “normal” as soon as possible, but we feel it’s important for our government and the private sector to work together to overcome this challenge. We appreciate your understanding, cooperation and support during this unprecedented season and stand ready to assist you in meeting your needs however we can. If you have any specific requirements, please reach out to us at your convenience. In the meantime, please join us in praying for our nation and the world in remaining calm, embracing a spirit of charity to help others in need, avoiding illness and finding a cure for this COVID-19 pandemic very soon.
On behalf of the entire team at Peabody, thanks again for your understanding and support.
Typical Agriculture Applications
Air Conditioning
Circulation Fans
Cylindrical
Square or Rectangular
Cone bottom
