Horizontal Floating Suction
Designed for tanks with adequate height between the liquid surface and the bottom. The horizontal design floats on the liquid surface and draws from the cleanest level available.
Reduces Sediment Pick-UpDraws from cleaner product near the liquid surface instead of the tank bottom.
Improves Product QualityHelps reduce product contamination during transfer operations.
Built to LastStainless steel or aluminum construction for demanding tank environments.
Fully CustomizableDesigned around tank height, connection style, offsets and site requirements.
Designed to protect what matters most.
Floating suction assemblies follow the liquid level inside the tank so product can be drawn from the cleanest level available. This helps protect downstream equipment, reduce contamination risk and support more efficient liquid transfer.
Compatible with petroleum products.
- Jet fuel and aviation fuel storage tanks
- AvGas applications
- Petroleum products and other liquids
- Horizontal or vertical tank configurations
- Custom connection and length requirements
Floating Suction Configurations
Choose the right solution for your tank and application.
Vertical Floating Suction
Ideal for tanks with limited height or where a vertical configuration is preferred. The assembly maintains vertical orientation while drawing clean product near the surface.
Custom Tank Solutions
Floating suctions can be configured for tank height, offsets, connection options, material preference and application-specific requirements.
Features
Built for durability, engineered for performance and designed for real-world tank operations.
Self-Adjusting
Float design self-adjusts to liquid level changes and keeps the suction point near cleaner product.
Material Choices
Stainless steel or aluminum construction options for corrosion resistance and long service life.
Any Tank Height
Designed for the tank height and configuration required by the project.
Connection Options
Multiple connection options, custom lengths and offsets available.
Safety by Design
Electrically continuous construction with proper grounding helps reduce static charge accumulation.
Canadian Built
Engineered and fabricated in Canada with custom engineering support available.
Built for the Real World
Lemico floating suctions are built with high-quality materials and engineered for reliability in demanding tank environments. The goal is simple: draw cleaner product, protect transfer equipment and support safer operation.
- Petroleum products: jet fuel, AvGas and other compatible liquids.
- Operational efficiency: helps reduce sediment pick-up and downstream product quality issues.
- Custom engineering: tank height, configuration, connection and offset requirements can be reviewed for each project.
Configuration guidanceHorizontal and vertical layouts are selected around tank height, nozzle location and operating clearance.
Size & Material Specifications
Floating suction assemblies can be configured by pipe size, tank geometry, product compatibility and material requirements.
Assembly Materials
Available in aluminum, stainless steel or combination materials, depending on product compatibility, tank layout and installation requirements.
Jet Fuel Materials
Common jet fuel builds use aluminum pipe, aluminum swivels and stainless steel floats for a lightweight, corrosion-resistant assembly.
Swivel Joints
Aluminum or stainless steel swivel joints can be selected to match the application, with seal options suited to submerged service.
Seal Design
Seal options can include PTFE, Viton and Buna-N selections based on fluid compatibility and operating conditions.
Pipe or Tubing
Aluminum or stainless steel alloys for jet fuel, chemical and treatment plant decant applications, with lengths matched to the installation.
Bellmouth Options
Low-velocity conical bellmouth with baffle and anti-vortex plate. Styles include 90° bellmouth elbow, 45° bellmouth elbow and inverted bellmouth for skimming units.
Floats
Stainless steel floats are pressure tested and designed with separate compartments. Unsinkable foam-filled float assemblies are available as an option.
Baffle & Stop Leg
Aluminum or stainless steel components with optimized anti-vortex suction and stop leg designed to break suction 9 in. above the tank bottom, or as specified.
Inspection Cable
3/16 in. uncoated stainless steel inspection and tethered cable, grounded to the arm.
How Lemico Configures Floating Suctions
1
Review Tank
Confirm tank height, diameter, liquid level, nozzle location and available clearance.
2
Select Layout
Choose horizontal or vertical floating suction based on the tank and application.
3
Define Materials
Review stainless steel or aluminum construction and compatibility requirements.
4
Confirm Details
Finalize connections, offsets, custom lengths and grounding requirements.
Need a floating suction assembly?
Send Lemico your tank dimensions, product, connection size, layout preference and drawings for review.