Water Hoses
Industrial water hoses are used for water transfer in industry, agriculture, construction, and waste management – from standard discharge applications to suction and pumping in more demanding operating conditions. In addition to standard discharge and suction hoses, the range includes flat lay-flat hoses for applications where mobility and quick handling are essential.
Water hoses are manufactured from rubber or thermoplastic materials – most commonly EPDM, NBR, or PVC – with spiral, braided, or woven reinforcement matched to the required strength and flexibility. Key selection parameters include the intended use (suction/discharge), working pressure, inner diameter, temperature range, and the nature of the water being conveyed – these determine the hose’s suitability for a given application and its service life.
The Complete Continental Industrial Hose Range
The Continental industrial hose portfolio comprises three independent product lines. Two of them focus primarily on rubber hoses and are geographically referred to as EMEA and AMERICAS. The third pillar is the thermoplastic hose range, formerly known under the Merlett brand.
The full current range, including detailed product descriptions and individual data sheets, is available through the online hose finders:
- Continental Industrial Hoses (EMEA)
- Continental Industrial Hoses (AMERICAS)
- Continental Thermoplastic Hoses (formerly Merlett)
We supply products from all three product lines listed above.
Example Hose Types
The range of water hoses is extensive. To help you navigate it, we have selected a few representative hose types for each of the main applications.
Discharge Water Hoses
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SURELINEEntry Level |
Standard water discharge hose for industrial and agricultural use Tube: EPDM, reinforcement: spiral synthetic yarn, cover: EPDM Temperature range: −40 °C to +99 °C |
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FRONTIER 200 PSI / 300 PSIEntry Level |
General-purpose air and water hose – economical choice Tube: EPDM, reinforcement: spiral synthetic yarn, cover: EPDM Temperature range: −29 °C to +99 °C |
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EURO TRIXMid-Range |
Kink and twist-resistant water hose for industrial and agricultural applications Tube: EPDM, reinforcement: synthetic fibers, cover: EPDM Temperature range: −20 °C to +100 °C |
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TRIX ROTSTRAHLPremium |
Professional water discharge hose – 20 bar Tube: EPDM, reinforcement: synthetic fibers, cover: EPDM Temperature range: −40 °C to +100 °C |
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GORILLASpecialty |
General-purpose hose for the highest working pressure – non-conductive and flame-resistant Tube: NBR, reinforcement: spiral Flexten yarn, cover: Carbryn Temperature range: −40 °C to +99 °C |
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Suction & Discharge Water Hoses
| Designation | Description | Preview |
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VACUPRESS FLEXEntry Level |
Spiral PVC suction hose with smooth bore for liquids and solids Tube: PVC, reinforcement: galvanized steel spiral and polyester yarn, cover: PVC Temperature range: −25 °C to +60 °C |
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VACUPRESS SUPERELASTICMid-Range |
Enhanced flexibility for difficult installations and low temperatures, phthalate-free (PHF) Tube: PVC, reinforcement: galvanized steel spiral and polyester yarn, cover: PVC Temperature range: −25 °C to +60 °C |
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EXTREMEFLEX VERSIFLOPremium |
Rubber suction and discharge hose with industry-leading 1:1 bend radius Tube: EPDM, reinforcement: spiral-plied synthetic fabric and double steel wire helix, cover: EPDM Temperature range: −32 °C to +93 °C |
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COLORADO SUPERELASTICSpecialty |
Heavy-duty hose for sewage and sewer cleaning applications Tube: PVC, reinforcement: rigid PVC spiral, cover: PVC Temperature range: −25 °C to +55 °C |
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Lay-Flat Water Hoses
| Designation | Description | Preview |
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JAMAICA LEntry Level |
Lightweight lay-flat hose for pressurized liquid transfer Tube: PVC, reinforcement: polyester yarn, cover: PVC Temperature range: −5 °C to +60 °C |
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JAMAICA MMid-Range |
Heavy-duty lay-flat hose for more demanding applications Tube: PVC, reinforcement: polyester yarn, cover: PVC Temperature range: −5 °C to +60 °C |
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JAMAICA HDSpecialty |
Oil-resistant rubber layflat hose Tube: NBR, reinforcement: polyester yarn, cover: NBR Temperature range: −15 °C to +80 °C |
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Typical Applications
Water hoses are used across all industries where water needs to be transferred or distributed – from simple discharge applications and suction to long-distance water conveyance.
In industry and agriculture, discharge hoses serve for process water distribution, irrigation, spraying, and pumping from water sources. On construction sites and in waste management, suction and discharge hoses are used for pumping sewage, slurries, and contaminated water, where resistance to mechanical stress is essential. Lay-flat hoses are commonly used in firefighting and emergency response applications, and in industrial settings wherever quick handling and compact storage and transport of hoses intended for deployment over significant lengths are important.
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Hose Manufacturer Profile
Continental ContiTech is a global technology company focused on the development and manufacture of industrial solutions for power transmission, material handling, and other key areas of modern industry. It is an important partner across a wide range of industrial sectors – from the automotive industry and rail vehicles to aviation and industrial machinery.
The portfolio also includes a range of thermoplastic hoses, formerly known under the traditional Italian Merlett brand, which has been part of Continental since 2019.
ContiTech is a part of the Continental AG group, which, with dozens of production sites and tens of thousands of employees worldwide, ranks among the largest European industrial companies.
We are an authorized distributor and a preferred partner of Continental ContiTech Industrial Solutions within the Partner of Choice program.