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18,000 Gallon Frac Tank
Rated at 430 BBL, the 18,000 gallon frac tank is a mid-size steel tank built for job sites that need dependable liquid storage in a tighter footprint. IRONCLAD Powered by Mersino stocks this size mainly as an open top tank for work that calls for easy access from above, along with a double-wall build for jobs that require secondary containment. Each tank stores up to 18,000 gallons of water, fuel, petroleum products, or process fluid, and units can be tied together to add storage capacity as the project grows.
A mid-size tank for tighter job sites.
Ironclad rents 18,000 gallon steel frac tanks across industries like petroleum refineries, chemical manufacturing, construction, oil and gas exploration, and pipelines and terminals. At 430 BBL, the tank holds nearly as much as a standard 500 BBL unit while taking up less room on a crowded site. The size comes in a couple of builds, so you can choose open access for loading and cleaning or a double-wall shell when the stored liquid needs extra leak protection.
430 BBL Open Top Steel Frac Tank (18,000 Gallons): An open top design that leaves the tank reachable from above, which makes it simple to load, watch liquid levels, and clean out. The interior is smooth-walled with no internal rods, and the floor slopes to a low point so the tank drains fully after use.
430 BBL Open Top Tank, Sabre (18,000 Gallons): A Sabre-configured open top in the same 430 BBL size, set up for the same overhead access and quick cleanout with its own fitting layout. See the spec sheet for the exact arrangement.
438 BBL Double-Wall Steel Frac Tank (18,430 Gallons): A double-wall build with secondary containment engineered into the tank itself, adding a second barrier for petroleum products, chemicals, and other liquids that cannot risk a release. It fits environmentally sensitive sites and any job where regulations call for built-in containment.
Spec sheets (Download PDFs)
- 500BBL Open Top Steel Frac Tank
- 430BBL Open Top Tank
- 430BBL Open Top Tank (Sabre)
- 240 BBL Open Top Mud Tank
Every build carries its own dimensions, valve layout, and interior coating, all detailed on the spec sheets. Reach out for a free quote covering pricing, availability, and rental services near you.
Our 18,000 gallon frac tanks provide:
The 18,000 gallon frac tank is a practical pick when a site needs strong storage capacity but does not have room for the largest tanks. The steel body and protective interior coating let it hold a wide mix of liquids, and the open access makes day-to-day monitoring and cleaning straightforward.
Key specs and features:
- Capacity: Around 18,000 gallons (430 BBL) per open top tank, or 18,430 gallons in the 438 BBL double-wall, with tanks able to link together for more volume.
- Access: Open top layout for loading, treating, and pumping stored liquid, with a full-length catwalk and safety features on the climbable surfaces.
- Interior: Smooth steel walls with no internal rods and a sloped steel floor for complete drain-out and easier cleaning; confirm chemical compatibility for your material.
- Containment: A double-wall option builds secondary containment into the tank for petroleum products, chemicals, and other high-risk liquids.
- Handling: Valved fill and drain ports that work with a pump or vacuum truck for loading and offloading.
Uses:
The 18,000 gallon frac tank turns up on all kinds of work, from construction sites and water treatment plants to remediation projects across the environmental sector.
- Water and Wastewater Treatment: Hold water, wastewater, or a treated waste stream on site during processing, cleanup, or transfer.
- Fuel and Petroleum Storage: Keep diesel, fuel, or petroleum products in a rugged steel tank sized for medium-volume needs.
- Environmental Remediation: Contain contaminated water or process fluid while the operation stays within its permits and limits its environmental impact.
Why rent an 18,000 gallon frac tank
Renting an 18,000 gallon frac tank from Ironclad instead of buying one makes sense for a few reasons.
Ironclad takes care of the logistics, moving the tank to your site, setting it in place, and hauling it off once the job is done, cleanup included. Your crew can concentrate on the work instead of the equipment.
Each tank is inspected and pressure-tested between rentals, so it shows up ready to hold liquid without leaks and helps keep operational efficiency high on site.
A rental lets you bring in the exact number of tanks a job needs and send them back as the work winds down, which keeps spending tied to what the project actually requires.
Part of a larger containment lineup
The 18,000 gallon frac tank is one option in a much larger Ironclad fleet. Next to it sit the standard 21,000 gallon steel frac tanks, compact mini tanks for the tightest sites, and additional double-wall configurations for high-risk liquids, so you can match the tank to the job rather than force the job to fit the tank.
For work that runs beyond basic storage, Ironclad also rents roll-off boxes and other specialty equipment, and the team can walk you through the right setup. For details on configurations, availability, or pricing, reach out, and we will help you spec the correct 18,000 gallon frac tank rental.
