---
title: "End-Suction vs Inline Pumps: Which To Use? - Hayes Pump"
description: Learn all about the pros and cons of end-suction and inline pumps to determine which might be best for your application here...
image: https://blog.hayespump.com/hubfs/end-suction-vs-inline-pumps.jpg
---
[](https://hayespump.com)
Search for:
Search
[Contact](https://info.hayespump.com/contact-us)
 [(800) 343-5020](tel:8003435020)
 [Request a Quote](https://info.hayespump.com/request-a-quote/)
 [E-STORE](https://shop.hayespump.com/)
[](https://hayespump.com)
[Shop](https://shop.hayespump.com/) [Call Us](tel:8003435020) [Contact](https://info.hayespump.com/contact-us)
Search for:
Search
- [Manufacturers](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/)
- [Abel Pump Technology](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/abel-pump-technology/)
- [Air+](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/air/)
- [Chemineer](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/chemineer-inc/)
- [Fairbanks Nijhuis](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/fairbanks-nijhuis/)
- [Flygt](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/flygt-pumps/)
- [Fybroc](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/fybroc-fiberglass-pumps/)
- [Gorman-Rupp Company](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/gorman-rupp/)
- [Goulds Water Technology-Xylem](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/goulds-water-technology-xylem/)
- [Grundfos](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/grundfos-water-pumps/)
- [HUBER Technology](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/huber-technology/)
- [ITT Goulds Pumps](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/itt-goulds-pumps/)
- [Lutz-Jesco](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/jesco-pumps/)
- [John Crane](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/john-crane-seals/)
- [Liquiflo Pumps](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/liquiflo-pumps/)
- [Mission Communications](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/mission-communications-scada/)
- [NOV Moyno®](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/nov-moyno-pumps/)
- [Omega Thermo Products](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/omega-thermo-products/)
- [Pentair Aurora](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/pentair-aurora/)
- [Sandpiper Pumps](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/warren-rupp-sandpiper-pumps/)
- [Vaughan Company](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/vaughan-company/)
- [VIDAR](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/vidar/)
- [Viking Pump, Inc.](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/viking-pump/)
- [Wright Flow Technologies](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/wright-flow-technologies/)
- [Zoeller Pump Company](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/zoeller-submersible-solids-pumps/)
- [Products & Tech](https://hayespump.com/products/)
- [Industrial Pumps](https://hayespump.com/products/industrial-pumps/)
- [Fuel Oil Pump Sets](https://hayespump.com/products/fuel-oil-pump-sets/)
- [Engineered Pump Systems](https://hayespump.com/products/engineered-pump-systems/)
- [Inline Strainers](https://hayespump.com/products/inline-strainers-process-filters/)
- [Seals](https://hayespump.com/products/mechanical-pump-seals/)
- [Temperature Control](https://hayespump.com/products/temperature-control/)
- [Parts](https://hayespump.com/pumps-parts/)
- [Service & Repair](https://hayespump.com/pumps-service/)
- [Repair](https://hayespump.com/pump-repair-2/)
- [Industries](https://hayespump.com/industries/)
- [Commercial HVAC](https://hayespump.com/industries/hvac/)
- [Chemical](https://hayespump.com/industries/chemical/)
- [Food & Beverage](https://hayespump.com/industries/food-beverage/)
- [Pharmaceutical](https://hayespump.com/industries/pharmaceutical/)
- [Pulp & Paper](https://hayespump.com/industries/pulp-paper-pumps/)
- [Municipal](https://hayespump.com/industries/municipal/)
- Resources
- [Blog](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog)
- [Education](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/service-education)
- [Manufacturer Updates](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/manufacturers-updates)
- [New Products](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/new-products)
- [Product Features](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/products)
- [Training](https://hayespump.com/training/)
- [About Us](https://hayespump.com/about-us/)
- [Executive Team](https://hayespump.com/about-us/hayes-pump-executive-team/)
- [Hayes Pump History](https://hayespump.com/about-us/history/)
- [Job Openings](https://hayespump.com/about-us/careers/)
- [Contact Us](https://info.hayespump.com/contact-us)
- [Request a Quote](https://info.hayespump.com/request-a-quote)
- [Locations](https://hayespump.com/locations/)
Toggle menu
[Home](https://hayespump.com/) » [Blog](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog) » End-Suction vs Inline Pumps: Which To Use?
# End-Suction vs Inline Pumps: Which To Use?
Oct 21, 2021, 12:30:05 PM
A pump moves fluid from one location to another. However, there are several types of pumps that you can use to meet your fluid transportation requirements. How do you choose the correct one? Usually, this is where the discussion between end-suction pumps and inline pumps begins.
## End Suction Pumps vs Inline Pumps – The Difference
### End Suction Pumps
End suction pumps are centrifugal pumps consisting of an axial inlet for suction. The pump discharges the fluid at 90 degrees to the suction. Due to their simplicity, end-suction pumps are the most common centrifugal pumps used in most applications.
### Inline Pumps
The inlet and outlet points in the inline pumps are along the same axis. This construction enables the pump to direct the flow of water in the same line as that of the inlet, hence the name ‘inline’.
## End Suction Pumps vs Inline Pumps – Construction
### End Suction Pumps
End suction pumps feature a traditional construction where the shaft is in a horizontal position. This shaft rotates the impeller, sucking in the water and pushing it out at 90 degrees to the inlet under pressure. End suction pumps are also called horizontal pumps as their shaft is placed horizontally to the surface.
### Inline Pumps
Inline pumps have an overhang vertical shaft and radial split case design. This type of construction allows inline pumps to take up much less space than end-suction pumps. Due to the orientation of the shaft inline pumps are also known as vertical pumps.
## Pros and Cons of End Suction Pumps
### Pros
- Low cost
- Easy to install
- Low maintenance and easy to repair
- Availability of multiple nozzle configurations
### Cons
- Performance degradation occurs when NPSH(R) > NPSH(A)
- Performance degrades with an increase in pressure and temperature
- Bigger footprint
## Pros and Cons of Inline Suction Pumps
### Pros
- Smaller footprint
- Lower vibration
- One of the best choices for areas with limited accessibility
- Works much better with higher temperature and pressure
### Cons
- Repair and maintenance is comparatively difficult
- The vertical shaft design can cause balance issues if not properly installed
- To repair the mechanical seal, the motor must be separated from the volute
## Applications
### End Suction Pumps
End suction pumps are one of the most common pumps that you will see in commercial and residential applications.
In the residential sector, end-suction pumps are used to pump water from a water source to a tank or another artificial reservoir. These pumps are available in a variety of materials and are also cost-effective. Since these pumps can be manufactured using different materials, they are also useful in industrial applications such as pumping corrosive and non-corrosive chemicals. Moreover, the performance of end-suction pumps is not affected by the presence of small solid particles in the fluid. Hence, you will find that most sewage or wastewater pumps are end-suction pumps.
### Inline Pumps
Inline pumps are smaller than end-suction pumps and they require less space. They are commonly used as booster pumps in industries. Due to their construction, inline pumps can be fitted as valves on pipes to increase the overall pressure at different points in the large processing pipes.
Unlike end-suction pumps, inline pumps are not limited by pressure and temperature. These pumps can handle high-temperature and high-pressure environments. Due to these capabilities, inline pumps are mostly employed in industries and thermal plants.
## Get Assistance in Selecting the Right Pump with Hayes
Hayes is the oldest and largest pump distributor in the Northeast, offering pump products from over [20 different manufacturers](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers/). Let our expert engineers assist you in selecting the correct pump for your specific application. [Get in touch](https://info.hayespump.com/contact-us) with us today!
[](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/8219255/7ad18e8f-55ef-4a8b-ad79-8f63b0928447)
[Education](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/service-education)
### SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOG
### Posts by Tag
- [Education (58)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/service-education)
- [News (49)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/news)
- [Product Features (20)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/products)
- [Manufacturer Updates (19)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/manufacturers-updates)
- [pump choice (17)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/pump-choice)
- [pump systems (10)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/pump-systems)
- [pump maintenance (9)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/pump-maintenance)
- [New Products (8)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/new-products)
- [industrial pumps (8)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/industrial-pumps)
- [the right pump (7)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/the-right-pump)
- [solid handling pumps (5)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/solid-handling-pumps)
- [Commercial Pumps (4)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/commercial-pumps)
- [Email Newsletters (4)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/email-newsletters)
- [mechanical seals (3)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/mechanical-seals)
- [Grinder Pumps (2)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/grinder-pumps)
- [SCADA (2)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/scada)
- [mechanical seal maintenance (2)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/mechanical-seal-maintenance)
- [municipal pumps (2)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/municipal-pumps)
- [AODD (1)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/aodd)
- [EODD (1)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/eodd)
- [HVAC Pumps (1)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/hvac-pumps)
- [Heat Exchanger Plates (1)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/heat-exchanger-plates)
- [Pump Cavitation (1)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/pump-cavitation)
- [booster pump (1)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/booster-pump)
- [fuel pump set (1)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/fuel-pump-set)
- [impeller pumps (1)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/impeller-pumps)
- [pressure relief valve (1)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/pressure-relief-valve)
- [water pump (1)](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog/tag/water-pump)
See all
### Recent Posts
#### Contact Us
[66 Old Powder Mill Road West Concord, MA 01742](https://g.page/hayespump-MA?share) [**Contact Us** We reply within 24 hours](https://info.hayespump.com/contact-us) [**(800) 343-5020** Mon-Fri, 8AM to 5PM](tel:8003435020) [Request a Quote](https://info.hayespump.com/request-a-quote)
#### Info
[Blog](https://blog.hayespump.com/blog) [Locations](https://hayespump.com/locations) [About Us](https://hayespump.com/about-us) [Training](https://hayespump.com/training) [Terms & Privacy Policy](https://hayespump.com/terms-privacy-policy)
#### Products
[Manufacturers](https://hayespump.com/manufacturers) [Products](https://hayespump.com/products) [Request a Quote](https://info.hayespump.com/request-a-quote)
Copyright © 2025 Hayes Pump, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
-
-
-