NOZZLE SELECTION GUIDE
Tank Cleaning Nozzle
Selection Guide.
Answer a few questions about your tank, soil level, and operating conditions and we'll narrow down the most suitable nozzle from 13 series in our lineup.
QUESTION
01.
Rotating parts allowed?
Are rotating parts allowed inside your tank or equipment?
In pharmaceutical plants, often the fixed nozzles are the only option.
SERIES · SWB
Non-rotating Spray Balls
Shower ball nozzle spraying radially.
The simplest design with no moving parts to maintain.
| MATERIAL: | Stainless steel 316L (or PTFE) |
| SOIL LEVEL: | Light |
QUESTION
02.
Cleaning target?
Tanks, vessels, ducts, and conveyors each require a nozzle suited to their geometry and cleaning purpose.
SERIES · RJ2-PON
Pressure-Activated Nozzle
Powerful duct cleaning nozzle with a tip that protrudes only during spraying.
| MATERIALS: | Stainless steel 304, etc. |
| SOIL LEVEL: | Light |
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SERIES · JA2
Ideal for Conveyor Cleaning
2D rotating conveyor-cleaning nozzle with excellent impact; arm length customizable.
| MATERIALS: | Stainless steel 304, etc. |
| SOIL LEVEL: | Heavy |
QUESTION
03.
Approximate tank diameter?
Tank diameter helps estimate the spray reach needed from a centrally installed nozzle to the tank wall.
SERIES · RJ3-GEMD
Ultra-High-Flow, Low-Pressure
Motorized 3D rotating nozzle delivering high flow and extended reach for extra-large tank cleaning.
| MATERIALS: | Stainless steel 304, etc. |
| SOIL LEVEL: | Heavy |
| OPERATING PRESSURE RANGE: | 0.1–2.0 MPa |
| SPRAY REACH DISTANCE (DIAMETER): | 16–32 m |
QUESTION
04.
Available cleaning liquid pressure (MPa)?
SERIES · RJ
Powerful and Precise Cleaning
Precise and uniform cleaning with no gaps. Wide range of sizes.
| MATERIALS: | Stainless steel 304, etc. |
| SOIL LEVEL: | Heavy |
RJ3-2L/4L
| OPERATING PRESSURE RANGE: | 0.2–1.0 MPa |
| SPRAY REACH DISTANCE (DIAMETER): | 14–24 m |
RJ3-2H/4H
| OPERATING PRESSURE RANGE: | 1.0–2.0 MPa |
| SPRAY REACH DISTANCE (DIAMETER): | 10–11 m |
SERIES · RJ3-MD-L
High-Flow, Low-Pressure
Motorized 3D rotating nozzle, delivering high flow rate for efficient, powerful cleaning at 0.1–2.0 MPa.
| MATERIALS: | Stainless steel 304, etc. |
| SOIL LEVEL: | Heavy |
| OPERATING PRESSURE RANGE: | 0.1–2.0 MPa |
| SPRAY REACH DISTANCE (DIAMETER): | 8–13 m |
SERIES ·JA3-(2S/4S)
Simple Structure, Light Weight
Available for low to medium pressure. Powerful cleaning with 2 or 4 jet streams.
| MATERIALS: | Stainless steel 304, etc. |
| SOIL LEVEL: | Heavy |
JA3-2S/4S
| OPERATING PRESSURE RANGE: | 1.0–3.0 MPa |
| SPRAY REACH DISTANCE (DIAMETER): | 6–9 m |
SERIES · JA3-D180
180° Downward Spray
180° downward spray coverage is ideal for cleaning the inside of open-top tanks.
| MATERIALS: | Stainless steel 304, etc. |
| SOIL LEVEL: | Heavy |
| OPERATING PRESSURE RANGE: | 1.0–3.0 MPa |
| SPRAY REACH DISTANCE (DIAMETER): | 6–9 m |
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SERIES · RJ3-MD
Powerful, Stable Rotation
Stable rotation driven by the included air or electric motor.
| MATERIALS: | Stainless steel 304, etc. |
| SOIL LEVEL: | Heavy |
| OPERATING PRESSURE RANGE: | 0.3–15.0 MPa |
| SPRAY REACH DISTANCE (DIAMETER): | 3–5 m |
QUESTION
05.
Is the soil/residue easy or difficult to remove?
Solid Stream Spray
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Sprays the cleaning liquid in a straight, single stream of high impact. |
| ─ Removing tough, sticky dirt ─ Cleaning off hard-to-remove dirt |
Flat Fan Spray
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Sprays the cleaning liquid in a flat fan-shaped pattern across the tank wall. |
| ─ Washing large surfaces quickly ─ Cleaning off easy-to-remove dirt |
Solid Stream Spray
Sprays the cleaning liquid in a straight, single stream of high impact.
─ Removing tough, sticky soil
─ Cleaning off hard-to-remove dirt
Flat Fan Spray
Sprays the cleaning liquid in a flat fan-shaped pattern across the tank wall.
─ Washing large surfaces quickly
─ Cleaning off easy-to-remove dirt
QUESTION
06.
Operating temperature of cleaning liquid?
SERIES · ES
3 Spray Coverage Options
Can be mounted in any direction, vertically, horizontally or diagonally.
| MATERIALS: | Stainless steel 316L, PTFE |
| SOIL LEVEL: | Light |
| OPERATING PRESSURE RANGE: | 0.1–1.0 MPa |
| HEAT RESISTANCE: | up to 60°C (140°F) |
QUESTION
07.
Which is more critical: heat or chemical resistance?
SERIES · SR
Effective Cleaning at Low Speed
Low-speed rotation for effective cleaning. Heat resistant up to 150°C.
| MATERIAL: | Stainless steel 316L |
| SOIL LEVEL: | Light |
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SERIES · ES-PTFE
Highly Resistant to Chemicals
PTFE 2D rotational tank cleaning nozzle with 360°, 180° upward, or 180° downward spray.
| MATERIAL: | PTFE |
| SOIL LEVEL: | Light |
| OPERATING PRESSURE RANGE: | 0.05–0.5 MPa |
| HEAT RESISTANCE: | up to 93°C (199°F) |
SERIES · ESV-PTFE
Highly Resistant to Chemicals
2D rotating flat-spray PTFE nozzle with 360° spray.
| MATERIAL: | PTFE |
| SOIL LEVEL: | Light |
| OPERATING PRESSURE RANGE: | 0.05–0.5 MPa |
| HEAT RESISTANCE: | up to 93°C (199°F) |
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