As "The Fog Engineers", we, IKEUCHI, have been developing nozzles in a variety of materials to meet the desires and applications of our customers.
Listed below are materials of nozzles and parts. For special applications, please contact us.
| Metals | S303 | ・・・ | Stainless steel 303 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S304 | ・・・ | Stainless steel 304 | |
| S316 | ・・・ | Stainless steel 316 | |
| S316L | ・・・ | Stainless steel 316L | |
| SCS13 | ・・・ | Die-cast stainless steel equiv. to S304 | |
| SCS14 | ・・・ | Die-cast stainless steel equiv. to S316 | |
| SCS16 | ・・・ | Die-cast stainless steel equiv. to S316L | |
| S420J2 | ・・・ | Hardened stainless steel 420J2 | |
| B | ・・・ | Brass (C3604) |
| Rubbers | NBR | ・・・ | Nitrile rubber |
|---|---|---|---|
| FKM | ・・・ | Fluororubber | |
| FEPM | ・・・ | Tetrafluoroethylene-propylene rubber | |
| EPDM | ・・・ | Ethylene-propylene rubber |
| Ceramics | CERJET®Ceramics | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alumina ceramics | ・・・ | Alumina 92%, etc. | |
| SiC | ・・・ | Silicon nitride bonded silicon carbide | |
| SiSiC | ・・・ | Sintered reaction-bonded silicon carbide | |
| Plastics | PP | ・・・ | Polypropylene |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPS | ・・・ | Polyphenylene sulfide | |
| PVC | ・・・ | Polyvinyl chloride | |
| HTPVC | ・・・ | Heat-treated polyvinyl chloride | |
| PTFE | ・・・ | Polytetrafluoroethylene | |
| PCTFE | ・・・ | Polychlorotrifluoroethylene | |
| PVDF | ・・・ | Polyvinylidene fluoride | |
| ABS | ・・・ | Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene | |
| FRPP | ・・・ | Glass-fiber reinforced polypropylene | |
| PA | ・・・ | Polyamide | |
| PE | ・・・ | Polyethylene | |
| Ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) | |||
| Polyester elastomer | |||
| Araldite®*1 | ・・・ | Epoxy resin (Adhesive) | |
| Araldite®H | ・・・ | High-temperature epoxy resin (Adhesive) | |
Note: Oil-free treatment is available at additional cost. Contact us for details.
*1) Araldite is the registered trademark of Huntsman Advanced Materials.
*2) The heat resistance (operating temperature limit) of spray nozzles varies widely depending on operating conditions, environment, liquid sprayed and other factors.
*3) Ceramic should be used at temperatures under 100˚C to avoid a crack caused by heat shock.
Note: Also take into account heat/chemical resistance of an adhesive when using spray nozzles with adhesive applied in nozzle assemblies.
In spraying chemicals or using spray nozzles in a corrosive environment, chemical-resistant materials must be used as spray nozzles may corrode quickly. As basic standard materials, we have stainless steel 303, brass and ceramic for nozzle tips.
The ceramic tip of CERJET® (nozzles with ceramic tips inserted) is not corroded by almost all acids and highly corrosive chemicals except hydrofluoric acid and alkali liquids of pH12 and over. However, for the applications where adhesives or nozzle body materials may corrode, we recommend our CERTIIM®, outstandingly chemical-resistant, with ceramic tips inserted into injection-molded engineering plastic bodies.
In addition to spray nozzles made of optional materials shown in this catalog, nozzles in other special materials are available on request.
The temperature that spray nozzles can withstand varies depending on ambient environmental condition and characteristics of spray liquid. Nozzles made of special materials are available on request.
The ceramic tips of CERJET® may crack if abruptly cooled down from high temperatures (200°C). Please also consider the heat resistance of any adhesives used in spray nozzle assemblies.
Nozzle tips are always subject to abrasion as they are constantly exposed to flow of a liquid at high speed. If a circulated liquid containing slurry is used, they will wear out faster.
The ceramic tip of CERJET® spray nozzles has an outstanding wear-resistance. With a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, it can last 20–30 times longer than stainless steel nozzles and several hundred times longer than brass ones.
The figure shows the increase in flow of each nozzle due to a worn orifice. The shaded area shows the excess spray flow from a stainless steel nozzle relative to the CERJET® during
total spray time. If the spray liquid is agricultural chemicals, it could cause crop injury.
In high-pressure cleaning, worn nozzles cause pump pressure to drop and the cleaning effect is rapidly degraded.
As for flat spray nozzle, increased wear makes its spray angle narrower and spray distribution uneven.
