Spraying basics

Spray Patterns

The type and shape of the spray from a nozzle can determine the effectiveness and efficiency of your spray operations. Learn all the differences here and find out which spray pattern is best for your application.

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stainless steel FullJet full cone nozzle spraying water

Full Cone

Full cone nozzles produce a solid cone-shaped spray pattern with a round impact area. 

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flat spray nozzle spraying water

Flat Spray

Flat spray nozzles produce a flat or sheet-type spray pattern. Solid stream nozzles are included in this group.

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WhirlJet hollow cone nozzle spraying water

Hollow Cone

Hollow cone nozzles produce a hollow cone pattern with a ring-shaped impact area.

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brass fine spray FogJet nozzle spraying water

Fine Spray

Fine spray nozzles produce very small drops and deliver a very fine spray using liquid pressure only — no compressed air required.

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four air atomizing nozzles spraying water

Air Atomizing

Air atomizing spray nozzles (also called two-fluid nozzles) produce finely atomized sprays using compressed air.

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