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Meridian Liquid Hopper Bins

Meridian Manufacturing: Liquid Hopper Bins

Storage requirements can change over time, and the right storage system should be able to adapt. Meridian Liquid Hopper Bins provide a versatile storage option for liquid fertilizer, water, viscous liquids, and other agricultural or industrial liquids while offering the flexibility to be repurposed for dry commodity storage in the future.

Built specifically for liquid applications, Meridian Liquid Hopper Bins feature heavier gauge steel, double-welded construction, specialized interior and exterior coatings, and liquid handling components designed for long-term storage. The hopper-bottom design promotes gravity discharge, helping move product toward the outlet during unloading for exceptional clean out. For agricultural operations, that may mean storing liquid fertilizer today and grain tomorrow. For industrial users, it can provide flexible storage for specialty liquids or bulk materials as process requirements evolve. If liquid storage is no longer required, the liquid discharge assembly can be replaced with a slide gate, allowing the bin to be used for dry commodities such as grain, seed, feed, fertilizer, or other free-flowing bulk products.

Model	Cubic Feet	US Gallons	Imp. Gallons	Tons @ 10.62lb/ US Gallon	MT @ 12.75lb/Imp. Gallon	Bin Height
12ft Diameter Liquid Bins – 45 Degree Bottom Cone
1212L	1,737	12,995	10,821	68	62	23’8″
14ft Diameter Liquid Bins – 45 Degree Bottom Cone
1412L	2,452	18,344	15,275	97	88	25’4″
15.5ft Diameter Liquid Bins – 40 Degree Bottom Cone
15.512L	3,008	22,504	18,739	119	108	25’9″
15.515L	3,573	26,731	22,259	141	128	28’9″
15.517L	3,950	29,552	24,608	156	142	30’9″
15.520L	4,513	33,764	28,115	179	162	33’9″
16ft Diameter Liquid Bins – 40 Degree Bottom Cone
1612L	3,230	24,165	20,122	128	116	25’11”
1615L	3,833	28,677	23,879	152	138	28’11”
1617L	4,235	31,685	26,384	168	152	30’11”
1620L	4,835	36,174	30,122	192	174	33’11”

Model	Cubic Feet	US Gallon	Imp. Gallon	Tons @ 10.62lb/ US Gallon	MT @ 12.75lb/Imp. Gallon	Bin Height
12ft Diameter Liquid Bins – 45 Degree Bottom Cone
1220L	2,647	19,790	16,400	106	93	31’ 9”
13ft Diameter Liquid Bins – 45 Degree Bottom Cone
1320L	3,144	23,515	19,490	124	110	32’ 6”
1330L	4,471	33,440	27,720	177	157	42’ 6”
1335L	5,135	38,410	31,830	203	181	47’ 6”
13.5ft Diameter Liquid Bins – 40 Degree Bottom Cone
1412L	2,213	16,930	14,038	89	79	23’10’’
1415L	2,642	20,149	16,707	107	95	26’10′
1420L	3,358	25,500	21,144	135	120	31’10’’
1425L	4,072	30,851	25,581	163	145	36’10’’
1430L	4,790	36,203	30,019	192	170	41’-0’’

Not all sizes available in all regions. Calculations are approximate.

Standard Features

25” top opening
3/4” Liquid Site Tube includes Level Gauge Decal- US/Imperial Gallons
Double Epoxy Powder Coat Interior
Double Welded (Exterior & Interior)
Flanged Bottom Opening
HSS (hollow structural steel) legs and bracing
Minimum 12 Gauge Construction
Pressure Tested
S.S. Bottom Valve Plate c/w 2-3” S.S. Couplers (w/Plugs) and Gasket seal
Vented Top Lid – spring loaded and ground operated

Common Options (0 selected)

Fall Arrest
Flanged bolt on slide gate assembly interchangeable with SS liquid plate for dry commodities
Ladder Cage & Handrails
Sight Gauges (sight glasses, LevALERT®)
Skid Base

FAQ

The answer often comes down to flexibility. Operations that anticipate changing storage requirements may prefer a Liquid Hopper Bin because it can continue serving a purpose even if liquid storage needs change in the future.

Yes. Many owners appreciate the flexibility to adapt storage as operational needs evolve. A bin may be used for liquid fertilizer, water, or specialty liquids today and later be converted for storing dry commodities.

Because product naturally moves toward the discharge point, hopper-bottom designs simplify unloading and can reduce the amount of product remaining in storage compared to flat-bottom configurations.

Operations focused on dedicated long-term liquid storage, particularly at larger capacities, often prefer flat bottom tanks. Liquid Hopper Bins are typically favored when gravity discharge, cleanout, or future storage flexibility are important considerations.