Nozzles Specifications

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Media



	Your choices are...
	Adhesives / Resins		Nozzles are designed for the spray application of adhesives or mastics to labels, tapes, etc.
	Air / Gases		Nozzles are used with air; often includes ejector functionality to multiply airflow for cleaning, drying, etc.
	Chemicals		Nozzle has a general chemical rating for processing, cleaning, concentration control, solvent application, etc.
	Coatings / Inks		Nozzle is designed for spraying ink for applications such as printing, labeling, etc.
	Coolant		Nozzle is designed for spray of coolant, typically for lubrication and cooling of machining and cutting tools.
	Fuel (Liquid)		Gasoline or similar liquid fuels that are injected or atomized to enhance engine performance.
	Oil		Nozzle is used with spraying oil, typically for lubricating purposes.
	Plastics		Nozzle is used in the spraying or layup of resin compounds, including fibrous composite materials.
	Powders / Abrasives		Nozzle is used with abrasive media for applications including sandblasting, cleaning, etc.
	Steam		Steam nozzles are used in heating or temperature control stages of several process applications.
	Water		Nozzles mists, atomizes, or dispenses water. Water nozzles are used in widely varied applications including cleaning, fire protection, agricultural irrigation, cooling and humidification systems, and many others.
	Other		Any unlisted or specialized spray medium.
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Application Application ratings are based on published literature; consult supplier for unlisted or custom applications.



	Your choices are...
	Cleaning / Blowoff		Cleaning or blowoff applications use pressurized air, mist, or liquid delivery for surface cleaning. This includes parts in a manufacturing line, production tools, conveyor cleaning, etc.
	Coating / Painting		The application is designed for use in paint or coating spraying applications.
	Cutting / Machining		Nozzle is used for high-pressure jet machining and cutting.
	Fire Protection		Nozzles for fire safety and protection.
	Fuel Injection		Nozzles are used for injection or atomization of fuels such as gasoline; includes commercial gasoline and diesel dispensing nozzles.
	Humidification		Humidification is the controlling or adding of ambient water content in air for process, manufacturing, or agricultural applications.
	Ionization / Anti-static		Nozzles are used for dust and static suppression; frequently include ionization for airflow to reduce static electricity.
	Plasma / Thermal Spraying		Nozzles are designed for thermal spray coating; typically involves melting materials such as powder or wire to form adherent coatings and structures. Specialized nozzles are designed to minimize overspray, increase deposition efficiencies and focus spray patterns.
	Spray Drying		Spray drying is a process in which solids in a solution, emulsion, or slurry are sprayed out and dried into controlled shape and size particles. Evaporation of the liquid occurs in temperature-controlled chambers, or sometimes in ambient air during the spraying process.
	Welding		Nozzle is used for the control and dispensing of welding gases such as oxyacetylene.
	Other		Any unlisted or specialized spray application.
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Spray Pattern


	Spray Pattern:
	Your choices are...
	Stream		Stream spray patterns are concentrated, directed streams of fluid from nozzle.
	Flat / Fan		Spray is in a fan configuration in one axis, and flat in the other axis.
	Hollow Cone		Conical spray with fluid flow concentrated on the "surface" of the cone.
	Solid Cone		Spray is in a conical shape with fluid flow throughout the cone angle.
	Cylindrical		A relatively large orifice directs a cylindrical flow or spray; used most typically for gases such as welding mixes.
	Square / Rectangular		Square spray patterns are used in multiple-nozzle setups to minimize overlap in applications such as irrigation watering.
	Other		Any unlisted, specialized, or custom spray pattern.
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Performance (Pressure, Flow, Size)


	Maximum Pressure:		This refers to the maximum pressure for which the nozzle is rated. This pressure may exceed the typical operating range for safety purposes.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

	Maximum Flow:		The amount of liquid flow through the nozzle; not including compressed air assistance.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

	Orifice Size		Either the diameter or the length, width of the opening in the nozzle.
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Nozzle Material


	Nozzle Material
	Your choices are...
	Aluminum		Aluminum is a bluish, silver-white, malleable, ductile, light, trivalent metallic element that has good electrical and thermal conductivity, high reflectivity, and resistance to oxidation.
	Brass		Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc often with additional elements such as lead or tin; it is characterized by good strength, excellent high temperature ductility and reasonable cold ductility, good conductivity, excellent corrosion resistance, good bearing properties and low magnetic permeability.
	Bronze		Bronze is an alloy of copper with other elements such as aluminum, silicon or tin (aluminum bronze, silicon bronze, tin bronze, etc.)
	Carbide		Carbide is a class of very hard industrial materials; tungsten carbide is one widely used example.
	Ceramic		Ceramics are a class of materials including many compositions; it can have advantageous properties such as low friction and resistance to high temperature.
	Copper		Copper is a common reddish-metallic element that is ductile and malleable and is one of the best conductors of heat and electricity; copper tube and fittings are frequently used in plumbing applications.
	Steel - Carbon & Alloy		Generic classification for general purpose carbon steel, mild steel or steel alloys containing additions of chrome, nickel, molybdenum, vanadium or other elements to alter hardenability characteristics, toughness, hardness, corrosion resistance, and/or strength. "Black pipe" is typically made of carbon steel.
	Steel - Stainless		Stainless steel is chemical and corrosion resistant and can have relatively high pressure ratings; this selection includes all grades of stainless steel.
	Thermoplastic		Thermoplastic includes all grades of thermoplastic materials, such as ABS, nylon, fluoropolymers, etc.
	Other		Any unlisted, proprietary or specialized material.
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Options & Features


	Technology:
	Your choices are...
	Pressurized / Hydraulic		Flow though nozzle is forced by pressurized line; reduced flow area through nozzle orifice increases fluid speed and breaks into droplets.
	Air Assist / Pneumatic		Fluid is picked up by the flow of compressed air and forced through orifice; shear force of motive flow breaks fluid into droplets.
	Ultrasonic		Electrically-driven oscillation of nozzle at ultrasonic frequencies breaks fluid into droplets; almost no pressurization is required. Ultrasonic nozzles are frequently used in precision cleaning or manufacturing applications.
	Other		Any unlisted or specialized nozzle technology.
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	Nozzle Form:
	Your choices are...
	In-line		Pipe or line mount with straight-through nozzle flow.
	Right Angle		Pipe or line mount with right-angle bend in the nozzle.
	Handheld / Pistol		Handheld nozzle assembly resembling a pistol grip, typically with a flow control trigger.
	Handheld / Wand		Handheld configuration with a long tube or wand for manual spray direction.
	Other		Any unlisted nozzle style.
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	Adjustable Flow / Pattern?		Flow or spray pattern may be adjusted via manual or other means.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

	Adjustable Position / Direction?		Nozzle may be manipulated or actuated to different position or spray direction.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

	Filter Nozzle?		Integral filter or strainer to prevent clogging and contamination.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

	Integral Valve?		Valve integrally mounted on nozzle for flow or pressure control.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

	Multiple Orifices?		More than one spray orifice on a single nozzle body.
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	Rotating?		Nozzle rotates during spray application.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

Nozzles Specifications

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Maximum Pressure:

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Nozzle Form:

Adjustable Flow / Pattern?

Adjustable Position / Direction?

Filter Nozzle?

Integral Valve?

Multiple Orifices?

Rotating?

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