Quickjet nozzle range

Citation

(2001), "Quickjet nozzle range", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 48 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2001.12848aad.013

Quickjet nozzle range

Quickjet nozzle range

Keywords: Spraying Systems, Spraying

Blocked, worn or badly aligned spray nozzles cannot give best performance. They should be changed promptly and aligned correctly, but on a multi-nozzle installation this can make heavy demands on maintenance time.

The latest QuickJet nozzle range introduced by Spraying Systems incorporates new design features that are said to make the changing of spray tips faster and more convenient than ever, while automatically aligning the spray patterns.

These nozzles are available in brass, stainless steel and in ProMax – a glass-reinforced engineering grade of polypropylene, reportedly combining strength with chemical resistance. All conform to Spraying Systems' original concept of a nozzle body that stays in place and accepts a variety of tips that can be replaced quickly at any time without using tools.

The new ProMax QuickJet nozzles claim easy-grip spray tips with a "snap in" action which automatically locks the tip into correct alignment in the body of the nozzle. Permanently attached to the tip (to prevent accidental loss or displacement) is a Teflon-coated Viton seal, providing a positive seal between body and tip.

According to Spraying Systems these nozzles can be used in applications where nozzles in other materials may fail. For example, they are thought to be ideal for washing, rinsing and cleaning installations where phosphates, acids, solvents and other caustic solutions are sprayed. The nozzles are said not to block easily, because the material also inhibits caking and build-up of deposits.

QuickJet nozzles in metal share many of the advantages claimed of the ProMax range. The new design incorporates a self-ramping feature for faster turn-to-lock installation with a quarter-turn of the wrist (no pressure is needed). A machined stop gives accurate spray alignment. The seal is stated to be permanently attached to the tip.

QuickJet and other Spraying Systems nozzles can be installed rapidly in a variety of ways, on either new or existing manifold pipes. Mounting options available include clip-eyelet connectors, which simply snap into place on the pipe, and (for pressures up to 8 bar) HP eyelet connector assemblies which hinge over the pipe and are secured without tools by a single captive screw. Adjustable ball-type nozzles and nozzle holders, for precise targeting of the spray jet, are also available.

Further details are available from Spraying Systems Limited. Tel: +44 (0)1252 727200; Fax: +44 (0)1252 712211; e-mail: info@spray-uk.co.uk; Website: www.spray.com