The main difference between suction and discharge hoses is that suction hoses do not collapse when in use and are reinforced.

What is a Suction Hose?

A suction hose does just that, it’s a pump, pulls, vacuums, or sucks the material or liquid through the hose. They can also be referred to as Delivery Hoses. Typically, suction hoses can be used for both suction and discharge. Each hose is different, double-check with Atlanta Rubber & Hydraulics if you are unsure or if you are considering a specialty hose.

Suction hoses are constructed to maintain their round shape and not collapse when used under the hose’s normal use. Note that using a hose other than its unintended use will damage the hose.

There is also no such thing as a hose that a vehicle can run over. No matter what, a vehicle driving over a hose will destroy it.

What is a Discharge Hose?

A discharge hose is also referred to as a lay-flat hose. Most discharge hoses are made to handle water and mild chemicals.

Only use discharge hoses with the flow of gravity. Discharge hoses are not meant to discharge liquid against gravity. (Yes, this must be stated and we won’t further elaborate.)

Discharge hoses take up less space than suction hoses, hence the name lay flat. They can be made from different materials and take up less space.

Atlanta Rubber & Hydraulic’s discharge hoses can be found here. We also have common assemblies. Single and Double Mill jacketed hoses can be found here.

About Atlanta Rubber & Hydraulics
Atlanta Rubber & Hydraulics is a solutions provider of industrial hose, rubber, and hydraulics for a wide variety of industrial markets. We offer custom assemblies as well as industry-standard hose assemblies. Some of our markets include –  Rental, Construction, Liquid Waste, Agriculture, Manufacturing and Plant Facilities, Hydraulics, OEM, and Environmental Businesses.

Atlanta Rubber is centrally located in Marietta, GA with 2 satellite locations in Gainesville, GA, and Stallings, NC.

For more information, contact any of our locations or by emailing us at info@atlantarubber.com.