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Atomizing Spray Nozzles – Categories and Selection

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EXAIR Atomizing Nozzles are a reliable way to clean, cool or coat a wide variety of products. Constructed of 303ss, the units are extremely durable, provide superior corrosion resistance and are able to withstand temperature up to 400°F.

No Drip Atomizing Nozzle
EXAIR Atomizing Spray Nozzles atomize fluid in a wide range of spray patterns for various applications.

The Atomizing Nozzles are separated into 3 categories – Internal Mix, External Mix and Siphon Fed:

Internal Mix Atomizing Nozzles require a pressurized liquid source and compressed air source and mix the two flows inside the air cap to produce a fine mist of atomized liquid. These nozzles are better suited for applications that don’t require independent control of the air or liquid and are suitable for fluids up to 300 cP.

External Mix Atomizing Nozzles require pressurized liquid and air as well, but allow for independent control to reach higher flow rates with more precise control. With the liquid and air being mixed external to the nozzle, they are able to handle higher viscosity fluids (300+ cP).

Siphon Fed Atomizing Nozzles are the ideal choice for applications without a pressurized liquid source. The liquid can be gravity fed or pulled from a siphon height up to 36″.  Due to the liquid not being pressurized, these nozzles are limited to fluids of 200 cP or less.

With so many choices, it may seem somewhat cumbersome in making the correct selection. To simplify the selection the process, there are 5 common considerations:

  1. How much liquid flow do I need?
  2. Is the liquid pressurized?
  3. What is the viscosity of the liquid?
  4. How wide of an area needs to be treated?
  5. What type of spray pattern fits the application?

The answers to these questions will allow you to make the best selection to fit your needs. Of course if you still are unsure, you can rest easy as one of our engineers is readily available should you require additional assistance.

Justin Nicholl
Application Engineer
justinnicholl@exair.com
@EXAIR_JN

 

 

EXAIR Receives 4 Finalists for Product of the Year 2015!

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Voting is now open and we would like your votes!

For 28 years, Plant Engineering magazine’s knowledgable readers have chosen  outstanding new products that help them do their jobs smarter, safer, more efficiently and more productively. These products, which are newly released in manufacturing industries,  are recognized with Plant Engineering’s Product of the Year Award. Many products categories are represented including, Compressed Air, Automation and Controls, Electric Motors and Drives, Environmental Health,  and Fluid Handling among others. Four of the products we released in 2015 are finalists in four different categories. Voting is open now and goes on through January 8, 2016.

Here are the products up for the 2015 award:

  1. High Lift Reversible Drum Vac:  Nominated in the Environmental Health category, our new High Lift Reversible Drum Vac is ideal for the recovery of fluids like: coolant, hydraulic oils, sludge and chips, waste water, tramp oil and liquid spills. The High Lift Reversible Drum Vac has been engineered to recover liquids found within below grade sumps, wells, underground tanks, pits and drains with up to 15′ of lift.  VOTE HERE
  2. No Drip Liquid Air Nozzles:  These patented atomizing spray nozzles, in the fluid handling category, have the added benefit of positively stopping liquid flow when compressed air is shut off. The nozzles are ideal where no post-spray drip is permissible. When the compressed air supply is shut off, the no-drip nozzle positively seals off the flow of liquid, eliminating the possibility of drips. Effective when using liquids up to 300 cP. VOTE HERE
  3. Electronic Temperature Control for Dual Cabinet Cooler Systems:   The Electronic Temperature Control (ETC) for dual-cabinet cooler systems installed on large or high heat-load enclosures keeps electrical units cool while minimizing compressed air use. Available in cooling capacities up to 5,600 BTU/hr.,  It permits just enough cooling for the electronics without going so cold as to waste compressed air. VOTE HERE
  4. Back Blow Air Nozzle:  These nozzles are designed to effectively blow debris and liquids from pipe or hose inside diameters, channels, bores, holes, internal threads, and other internal part features. An array of holes provides forceful 360-degree airflow to clear out coolant, chips, and light oils from machining processes. This nozzle prevents blowing chips further into a part, tube, or pipe and eliminates any safety hazard created by blowing debris out the far end of a pipe or tube.   VOTE HERE

We appreciate all who are willing to vote for our products and are proud to continue bringing you the best products we can offer. Thank you for the support.

Sincerely,
The EXAIR Team
@exair
1-800-903-9247

Atomizing Nozzle Helps Defeat Odor

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A customer was faced with a problem. She worked at a local garbage dump. People would bring their garbage every week to dispose. Her responsibility was to keep track of the local patrons. On the warm days, the smell was at its peak. They supplied her with a limited amount of fragrance sanitizer to help with the smell, but depending on the amount of warm days and the amount of refuse, she was sometimes in the “stink”. She saw our advertisement about how EXAIR can save fluids and money with our atomizing nozzles. She purchased our SR1010SS nozzle. It is our siphon fed round pattern style nozzle. With a small air compressor, she was able to spray a small mist of fragrance. She could even adjust the amount with the liquid adjustment stem for those warm days.   Thus, she was able to save the company money by conserving the fragrance and have enough good smell around her to keep her nose happy.

Atomizing Nozzle
Atomizing Nozzle

EXAIR offers a large line of atomizing nozzles. We use them in washing, rinsing, coating, cooling, quenching, humidification, and dust control. If you are able to pressurize the liquid, you can use the internal and external mix nozzles. In applying a mist instead of a spray, you will be able to save material. To even help more in the savings, we also offer the No Drip Atomizing Nozzle. This product is great if you are starting and stopping a process. As soon as the pressure is released, a seal is applied to keep the material in the atomizing nozzle.

If you want to apply liquid using compressed air, EXAIR could have the product for you. With a little ingenuity and help from your application engineer, we could turn waste into wonder.

 

John Ball
Application Engineer
Email: johnball@exair.com
Twitter: @EXAIR_jb

New Atomizing Spray Nozzle Can Spray the Inside of a Duct

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The second atomizing air nozzle that EXAIR introduced in Catalog 27 is the Internal Mix 360 Degree Hollow Circular Pattern Spray Nozzle, part number AT1010SS. This nozzle produces circular air pattern perpendicular to the flow of most atomizing air nozzles.  The AT1010SS can create a mist across 53 inch diameter circle.  The nozzle is constructed of 303 Stainless Steel for use in corrosive environments. It operates on a continuous stream of compressed air and pressurized liquid.  The AT1010SS features a compact design that is 3.20 inches long, 1.69 inches wide, and 0.88 inches thick to fit into small ducts or hard to reach corners.

360 degree Internal Mix Hollow Circular Pattern

The 360 degree nozzle, AT1010SS, can generate liquid flows up to 14.7 GPH.  The typical liquid pressure is from 10 PSI to 60 PSI, but can handle pressure much higher.  Contact an application engineer for more details on flow rates at higher or lower pressures. EXAIR has an extensive listing of the flow rates of various pressure on our website and in catalog 27.

This spray pattern is perfect for coating the inside of a pipe with rust preventative, paint, or protective coating. The flow pattern would also be able to coat a variety of duct shapes.  Mounted over a process, the nozzle pattern is also great for dust suppression, humidification and cooling over a wide area.

Dave Woerner
Application Engineer
Davewoerner@EXAIR.com
@EXAIR_DW