FOL-DA-TANK - Suction Elbow

The Suction Elbow is a specialty firefighting accessory that connects a pumper or engine’s suction inlet to the hard suction hose at a right angle (90°). By directing the suction hose to run parallel to the apparatus, it minimizes lane usage on roadways and allows more compact deployments, especially when using Single Lane Tank® systems.

Key Features & Benefits

• Space Efficiency — Reduces the footprint of suction hose layout, permitting setups that occupy only one lane of a roadway in front of or behind the fire apparatus.

• Durable Construction — Built with aircraft-quality tubing to withstand the stresses of suction under load.

• Flexible Threading Options — Standard threads are NST, but variations in NPT, BSP, STORZ, and CAMfittings are available upon request.

• Size Range — Offered in inlet sizes from 4″ to 6″, accommodating different hose and pump standards.

• NFPA-1142 Compliance — Designed to meet recognized standards for fire department water supply and relay systems.

• Quick Ship Availability — Certain configurations are stocked under Fol-Da-Tank’s Quick Ship program for faster delivery.

Typical Applications

• Roadway drafting and relay operations where space is at a premium

• Deployments with Single Lane Tank® systems

• Tight working environments requiring compact hose layouts

• Situations where minimizing disruption to traffic lanes is critical

Specifications & Ordering Options

Why Choose the Suction Elbow from IPS

When every inch of road space counts and you want efficient, safe hose layouts, the Fol-Da-Tank Suction Elbow is the solution. IPS offers this fitting to help departments optimize relay setups and reduce the footprint of hose deployments — all backed by IPS’s configuration support and service.