Understanding Nozzles and How They Work

Clean lines more efficiently and effectively by choosing the proper nozzles for high-pressure waterjetting.

Dec 30, 2015 | by Jim Aanderud |

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Nozzteq Ice Bear Series Large — When selecting a nozzle, consider the type of cleaning you will be doing. Are you clearing blockages, removing heavy sediment, cleaning the radiuses of the pipe walls, removing grease or roots, or eliminating tuberculation and mineral deposits? Each of these requires a different type of nozzle.

Understanding nozzles and how they work is a key step to cleaning a line successfully and efficiently. Knowing the proper use of each nozzle ensures that you always select the right one for the job.First, it’s important to note that it may take up to 10 different nozzles to successfully clean in 90 percent of the situations encountered. However, there should be no guessing when selecting a nozzle for cleaning operations. Nozzles are designed for specific cleaning applications. If they are not used for their intended purposes, then they won’t be as effective.Pressure and flow ratio In order to understand nozzles, operators must first

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