Change the Way You Spray to Use Less Water

There are dozens of changes you can make to consume less water without compromising performance in your processing and sanitation operations. Here are just a few:

• Use automated tank washers to clean tanks and vats. Water savings are typically significant – millions of gallons per year
• Replace open hoses with spray guns and reduce water consumption by 50% or more
• Use spray manifolds equipped with nozzles instead of pipes with holes to reduce water use by as much as 50%
• Inspect and replace worn spray nozzles on a regular basis – water waste from even slightly worn nozzles can easily reach hundreds of gallons per hour.

• Metal pretreatment
• Parts drying
• Tank agitation
• Paint tank cleaning
• and more.

Here’s just one example:

Spray Nozzles Used in Rinsing and Drying Processes

A large automotive assembly plant was installing a new truck cab line. During the design of the line, plant engineers experimented with everything from a manually operated line using hoses and wands, to blow-off nozzles but were struggling to find a solution. The application required a rinsing and drying process that would contribute to overall finish quality. but irregular surfaces and rolled steel areas on the truck cabs posed a real challenge.

The engineers knew they needed spray nozzles but they weren’t sure which ones to use and how to install them to reach all the nooks and crannies on the truck cab. The solution we recommended included stalling 84 VeeJet® nozzles on five rinsing arches with adjustable ball fittings. These fittings provide adjustable positioning of spray nozzles for more exact control of the spray direction. Based on quality control inspections, the nozzles could be easily calibrated with the simple turn of a screw head.

Deionized water is used in the rinsing process, so stainless steel nozzles were specified and now deliver from 100 to 150 psi (7 bar to 10 bar) of pressure along the five rinsing arches.

For drying, we recommended the construction of two arches equipped with 70 WindJet® nozzles. The WindJet nozzles use existing plant air and provide quick drying with very efficient use of compressed air. In addition, our 727 WindJet nozzles met OSHA’s requirements for sound levels since workers are in close proximity to the nozzles.

• Ideal for clean-in-place and low-pressure cleaning and rinsing in harsh chemical and corrosive environments
• Multiple orifices provide a solid stream spray
• Operates at pressures up to 50 psi (3.5 bar)
• Flow rates range from 4 to 391 gpm (15.3 to 1490 l/min)
• Material options: TEFLON, some sizes available in carbon-filled TEFLON for improved thermal characteristics and higher mechanical strength
• Minimum tank opening: 2″ to 7″ (51 to 178 mm) depending on capacity size
• 27500R version features a rotating spray head that can be easily removed from the body for cleaning

• Threadless and tapered design promotes self-draining – ideal for sanitary applications
• Uses a 316 stainless steel inlet locking pin
• Conforms to 3A sanitary standard 78-01 for spray cleaning devises to remain in place (180° spray angle excluded)
• Multiple orifices provide a solid stream spray
• Operates at pressures up to 50 psi (3.5 bar)
• Flow rates range from 9 to 100.6 gpm (34 to 384 l/min)
• Material: TEFLON
• Minimum tank opening: 2.5″ to 4″ (64 to 102 mm) depending on capacity size
• 28500R version features a rotating spray head that can be easily removed from the body for cleaning

18250A Tank Wash Nozzles – For tanks up to 8′ (2.4 m) dia.

• Three high-impact flat sprays mounted in rotating spray head provide complete orbital coverage of all interior surfaces
• Install vertically or horizontally
• High temperature versions available
• Operates at pressures up to 60 psi (4 bar)
• 18250A flow rates range from 10.5 to 55 gpm (48 to 205 l/min)
• 21400A flow rates range from 5.0 to 22 gpm (23 to 82 l/min)
• Material: 316 stainless steel with RYTON® bearing retainers and sleeves of 50% stainless steel TEFLON
• 18250A minimum tank opening: 2-7/32″ (60 mm)
• 21400A minimum tank opening: 2-1/4″ (60 mm)

• For general rinsing and light cleaning
• Operates at pressures up to 50 psi (3.5 bar)
• Flow rates range from 2.1 to 4.5 gpm (7.8 to 18 l/min)
• Material: TEFLON with removable Viton® O-ring
• Minimum tank opening: 1″ (25 mm)

• For general rinsing and light cleaning
• Operates at pressures up to 70 psi (4.8 bar)
• Flow rates range from 4.9 to 9.2 gpm (19.5 to 36 l/min)
• Material: POM-Delrin®
• Minimum tank opening: 1-3/4″ (45 mm)

• For general rinsing and light cleaning using side sprays
• Operates at pressures up to 60 psi (4 bar)
• Flow rates range from .8 to 2.2 gpm (3.4 to 7.9 l/min)
• Material: 316 stainless steel with hardened stainless steel bearings and races
• Minimum tank opening: 1-1/32″ (26 mm)

• For general rinsing and light cleaning
• Two versions:
  • 23240-2 features two flat spray orifices and provides side sprays
  • 23420-3 features a top orifice in addition to the side spray orifices to provide nearly full spherical coverage
• Operates at pressures up to 200 psi (12 bar)
• Flow rates range from 3.5 to 22 gpm (14 to 79 l/min)
• Material options: 316 stainless steel with hardened stainless steel bearings and races, 316 stainless steel. Discs available in nylon or TEFLON
• Minimum tank opening: 1-1/32″ (26 mm)

TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company
Ryton is a registered trademark of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
Viton is a registered trademark of DuPont Performance Elastomers
Delrin is a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company

• Our TankJet 4 spray nozzles produce the best solid stream spray available. Special nozzle vanes reduce turbulence and improve stream integrity. Better stream integrity increases impact and cleaning effectiveness
• Nozzles rotate 360° in horizontal and vertical planes creating a crisscrossing pattern to thoroughly clean tanks
• Cleans tanks up to 98’ (30 m) in dia.
• No motors – TankJet 4 Tank Washers are fluid-driven
• Sleek and compact – fits in small tank openings
• Lightweight for easy portability
• Choice of pin version for permanent installation or clutch version with free-spinning nozzle hub for easy insertion and removal from tank
• Customizable to your operation — TankJet 4 can be used for high-concentration chemical recirculation cleaning or low-pressure, high-volume cleaning

• Blenders
• Breweries
• Food processing
• Petrochemical
• Pulp storage
• Processing
• Tanker trucks
• Wineries

• Motorized tank washer provides high-impact, thorough cleaning of tanks up to 25 ft. (7.6 m) in less time than other cleaning methods
• Automated cleaning results in reduced consumption of costly chemicals and water and lower disposal costs
• Multiple stopping points between full insertion and full retraction can be set. This allows users to position the nozzles where more impact is required or to clean around obstructions
• Choice of stroke lengths: 3, 4 and 6 ft. (.9, 1.2 and 1.8 m)
• Clogging resulting from residue build-up on nozzle hub when tank washers are permanently installed in tank is eliminated
• Easy to use control box/panel can be located away from the tank for safety or convience
• Optional isolation valves
• Explosion-proof versions available

Ideal for use in many applications

• PTFE
• Ltex
• Acrylic
• Polymer
• Paint
• Cosmetic
• Food
• Pharmaceutical

• Changes in rotation speed and frequency
• Spray loss
• Nozzle clogging
• Pressure variation

Audible and visual alarms notify operators as soon as corrective action is needed. Reporting tools provide detailed documentation of cleaning operations for food, pharmaceutical, chemical and other processors who must stay in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

SprayCheck TW is easy to install since its non-intrusive acoustic sensor mounts on the tank exterior. It is the only system that can be used with pressurized and non-pressurized tanks of all sizes and configurations.

• High capacity nozzle features 13 FullJet^® nozzles for spraying numerous patterns and coverages
• Operates at pressures up to 50 psi (3.5 bar)
• Material options: brass, 303 stainless steel and 316 stainless steel
• Flow rates range from 8.9 to 80 gpm (35 to 301 l/min)
• Use with ¼” or 3/8” FullJet full cone nozzles, including our maximum free passage FullJet nozzles. The maximum free passage design improves reliability, increases the rinsing action and reduces clogging
• Minimum tank opening: 6″ (152 mm)
• For deep tanks, the 12900-2 version is available with a 1-½” bottom outlet connection for use with a pipe extension and a 6353 nozzle assembly

• High capacity nozzle features 13 FullJet nozzles for spraying numerous patterns and coverages
• Operates at pressures up to 50 psi (3.5 bar)
• Material options: brass or 316 stainless steel
• Flow rates range from 72 to 385 gpm (280 to 1470 l/min)
• Use with ½”, ¾”, or 1” FullJet full cone nozzles
• Minimum tank opening: 10″ (254 mm)
• For deep tanks, the 12900-2 version is available with a 1-½” bottom outlet connection for use with a pipe extension and a 6353 nozzle assembly

• Ideal for rinsing and low pressure washing
• Operates at pressures up to 30 psi (2.06 bar)
• Material: 316L stainless steel
• Flow rates range from 22 to 141 gpm (83 to 534 l/min)
• Sanitary design with self-cleaning retaining pin inlet connection
• Minimum tank opening: 3.4″ to 4.6″ (87 to 118 mm)

• Ideal for rinsing small containers and vessels
• 40 spray orifices combine to produce a 240° spray angle
• Operates at pressures up to 150 psi (10 bar)
• Material: nylon
• Flow rates range from 2.7 to 72 gpm (10.4 to 269 l/min)
• Minimum tank opening: 2″ (51 mm)

• Low capacity nozzle effectively cleans the interior of small distribution or process vessels
• Versions available with 21 spray orifices for 360° coverage or 15 spray orifices for 210° forward coverage only
• Operates at pressures up to 150 psi (10 bar)
• Material options: brass, 303 stainless steel, mild steel, 316 stainless steel
• Flow rates range from 5.2 to 26 gpm (23 to 91 l/min)
• Minimum tank opening: 2″ (51 mm)
• 3/4″ (19 mm) neck allows drainage during washing

• Low capacity nozzle effectively cleans the interior of small distribution or process vessels
• Versions available with 21 spray orifices for 360° coverage or 15 spray orifices for 210° forward coverage only
• Operates at pressures up to 150 psi (10 bar)
• Material options: 303 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel
• Flow rates range from 5.5 to 11.7 gpm (23 to 43 l/min)
• Minimum tank opening: 2″ (51 mm) – designed to pass through a standard keg bung and to fit on automatic keg washers
• Reduced neck design allows for drainage during washing

• Rotates at a nearly constant speed of 2 to 30 RPM over a wide range of fluid pressures for thorough cleaning
• Increase in cleaning impact that can be up to four times higher than a conventional rotating nozzle
• Operates at pressures up to 230 psi (16 bar)
• Flow rates range from 1.4 to 31 gpm (5.3 to 128 l/min)
• Material options:
  • PVDF nozzle body constructed of chemical- and corrosion-resistant KYNAR^® with a TEFLON^® washer and a polyethylene sleeve
  • 303 stainless steel or 316 stainless steel body with a TEFLON sleeve and washer
  • Stainless steel versions available to meet European ATEX standard for explosive environments
  • Sanitary tubing connections also available upon request
• Minimum tank opening: 2.25″ (54 mm)

• Rotation at a nearly constant speed of 2 to 30 RPM over a wide range of fluid pressures for thorough cleaning
• Increase in cleaning impact that can be up to four times higher than a conventional rotating nozzle
• Patented self-flushing water bearing design eliminates internal bearings or races
• Operates at pressures up to 230 psi (16 bar)
• Flow rates range from 2.7 to 34 gpm (10 to 128 l/min)
• Material options: 303 stainless steel, 316L stainless steel
• Stainless steel versions available to meet European ATEX standard for explosive environments
• Sanitary pin version conforms to 3-A sanitary standard 78-01 for spray cleaning devices to remain in place
• Minimum tank opening: 1.25″ (32 mm)

KYNAR® is a registered trademark of Arkema, Inc.
TEFLON® is a registered trademark of E. I. duPont de Nemours and Company.

• Choice of air or explosion-proof electric motors
• Choice of two or four nozzle hubs
• Operates at pressures up to 250 psi (17 bar)
• Flow rates range from 22 to 200 gpm (85 to 752 l/min)
• Material: 316 stainless steel, TEFLON® seals
• Minimum tank opening: 7.25″ to 8.25″ (184 to 210 mm) depending on nozzle hub

• Choice of air, high-pressure air, electric or explosion-proof electric motors
• Variable speed air motor provides flexible wash cycle times – five to 11 minutes
• Wide variety of flange mounting options
• Operates at pressures up to 500 psi (35 bar) (High-pressure version up to 1000 psi/70 bar)
• Flow rates range from 3.1 to 44 gpm (11.8 to 170 l/min)
• Material: 316 stainless steel, TEFLON seals
• Minimum tank opening: 3.75″ (95 mm)

• Choice of air, electric or explosion-proof electric motors
• Operates at pressures up to 500 psi (35 bar)
• Flow rates range from 1.5 to 7.3 gpm (5.7 to 28 l/min)&gt
• Material: 316 stainless steel, TEFLON seals &gt
• Minimum tank opening: 2.3″ (59 mm)

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Tank Washing Products
Choose from our variety of tank washing nozzles to clean your tank, vat, vessel or container. Whether your tank requires a light rinse or a high-impact wash, we have the right nozzle for your application. Click on a product of interest for additional information.

Motor-driven tank washers use solid stream nozzles to provide high-impact cleaning and remove stubborn residue. The motor, air or electric, drives the nozzle assembly. Two to four nozzles revolve around the central axis of the nozzle assembly. Motors are positioned outside the tank for longer wear life.

Motorized tank washers offer independent control of the liquid pressure for cleaning and the rotational speed (cycle time) to optimize the cleaning process. Units are customizable to your operations by changing flow rates by using different nozzles or by adjusting inlet pressure.

Various shaft lengths available.

Unlike conventional fluid-driven rotating nozzles where cleaning efficiency decreases as pressures increase, our Rokon® tank washing nozzles increase cleaning impact as the fluid pressure increases. The nozzles rotate at a constant speed of approximately 10 RPM when fluid pressure is between 15 to 230 psi (1 to 16 bar). Higher fluid pressure results in a direct increase in impact of the cleaning fluid. And high-impact spraying means liquid consumption is minimized and cleaning efficiency is improved. The limited rotational speed of the nozzle makes it highly useful for cleaning, sanitizing and foaming applications. Choose from a wide variety of sizes, capacities, materials and spray coverages.

Fixed position nozzles provide complete coverage using full cone nozzles. Advantages include a simple design, no moving parts and wide range of spray coverages. Choose from a wide variety of sizes, types, capacities and materials. Ideal for clean-in-place applications.

SprayCheck TW is the first monitoring device to work from the exterior and to require no modification of the tank. It provides highly sensitive monitoring and complete reporting on tank washing nozzle performance.