--- title: "Q&A: Poly tanks: What are the key design features to look for?" description: Poly tanks are a durable and cost-effective means of shipping your bulk liquids. 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While designed for shorter term service than their steel IBC counterparts, [poly tanks](https://www.metanousa.com/poly-tanks-ibcs) are a durable and cost-effective means of shipping your bulk liquids. They’re comprised of an inner container made of high-density composite polyethylene surrounded by a rugged steel cage; they are perfect for high-bay warehousing. But in order to guarantee that you are purchasing a quality poly tank, you should look for these design features: - **T**![poly_tank](https://metanousa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/poly_tank.png?width=200&name=poly_tank.png "poly_tank")**op cross bars** – to prevent the inner container from shifting during shipping - **HDPE construction** – high-molecular polyethylene (HDPE) is among the strongest plastic materials on the market - **Rigid Corners** – durable corner guards protect the HDPE inner-liner from puncture - **Pallet options** – look for poly tanks that offer an option of wood, steel or plastic; all should have an indicated entry side for the best handling - **Reinforced bottom plate** – a solid plate will help to prevent deflection and improve poly tank stacking Beyond the overall construction, we also recommend that you examine the quality of the caps, valves and nozzles. After all, the quality of the container is only as good as the seal and closure – read more on that topic by [downloading The Essential Guide to Closing Stainless and Poly Composite IBCs](https://www.metanousa.com/essential-guide-to-closing-stainless-and-poly-composite-ibcs). Questions on poly tanks? 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