Atomizing Nozzles

Introducing EXAIRs atomizing nozzles

Three types: Internal Mix, External Mix and Siphon

Internal Mix Narrow

Angle Round

External Mix Round

Siphon Round

NOTE: ALL WOULD PRODUCE A SIMILAR SHAPED PATTERN

Pattern Types

External Narrow Angle Flat Fan

Internal Narrow Angle Round
External Round
Siphon Round

External Wide Flat Fan

Internal Flat Fan
Siphon Flat Fan

Internal Wide Angle Round

Air Caps

NARROW
ANGLE ROUND

WIDE ANGLE
ROUND

FLAT FAN

INTERNAL MIX

ROUND

FLAT FAN

SIPHON FED

ROUND
EXTERNAL MIX

NARROW ANGLE
FLAT FAN

WIDE ANGLE
FLAT FAN

Model Number

AN1010SS
A = Type A=Internal, E=External, S=Siphon
N = Internal Pattern Narrow Round, Flat Fan, Wide Round Angle
External Pattern - Round, Narrow Flat Fan, Wide (Broad) Flat Fan
Siphon Pattern Round, Flat Fan

1 = Nozzle only, 2 = kit, etc.

0 = valve, 1 = no valve
10 = first in the series, 20 = second, etc.
SS = Stainless Steel, blank = brass, etc.
Max liquid flow numbers shown in the price list
are @ max advertised pressure or gravity height
(internal 60 psi, external 40 psi, siphon 18)

Internal (AN1010SS Narrow Round) Cutaway

INTERNAL MIX

Coaxial flow of pressurized air and liquid.

- Air strips water from center stream of liquid and atomizes it.
- This is done inside the air cap, making it an internal mix nozzle.
- Liquid flow varies with air pressure

External (EF1010SS Narrow Flat Fan) Cutaway

EXTERNAL MIX
- Separate flow of pressurized air and liquid.

- After liquid exits nozzle, air atomizes it, making it an external mix
nozzle.
- Liquid flow and air flow are completely independent.
- Best choice for abrasive liquids.

Siphon (SR1030SS Round) Cutaway

SIPHON FED
-

Coaxial flow of non-pressurized liquid and pressurized air.

Airflow creates a vacuum which draws liquid up.
Can be used from a siphon height as much as 36 or gravity fed.
Mixing done inside cap on flat fan, outside on round. Typically not
classified as internal or external.
- Liquid flow increase with air flow to a point, then will decline.

Adjusting an Atomizing Nozzle

Why adjust?

Can change pattern and droplet size

How to adjust?

Valve Turning clockwise will reduce the liquid flow. 2-3

turns is fully open for most and is how they are shipped.
Liquid Pressure (or Height) increasing pressure
increases liquid flow. However, depending on system
piping, valve adjustment is typically faster and easier.
Air Pressure
1.
2.
3.

Internal - increasing pressure reduces liquid flow and increases air

consumption.
External no change
Siphon Generally increases liquid flow, but some exceptions

Notes:

A small adjustment in liquid pressures (Internal &

External @ 2psi, 6 for Siphon) can make a significant
change in liquid flow.

Applications
Atomizing nozzles are commonly used where liquid
application is required and to keep liquid consumption
to a minimum
Thin coat to avoid runs in paint
Conserve expensive liquid (save $)
Fogging/humidification cooling applications; products
or people
Controlled, consistent coating
Minimize a mess
Dust suppression
These nozzles are best for applications under 60 gph
or 1 gpm.
Can be easily automated w/ solenoid valves, etc.
Viscosity
Internal best for under 300 cp
External best for over 300 cp
Siphon best for under 200 cp

Figuring Out What You Need

What spray pattern do you want to produce?

What size area would you like to cover?
How much liquid do you want to flow?
-Note: Gallons/liters per hour is within range, gallons/liters per minute is not.

Do you have liquid pressure available? If so,

how much? (e.g. tap water is anywhere from
30-60 psi) If not, Siphon Fed is the only
option.
What is the viscosity of the fluid that you
want to atomize?
- > 300 centipoise External mix type
- < 300 centipoise Internal mix type
- < 200 centipoise Siphon type

Example

Application: Desire is for an Internal Narrow Angle Round pattern that

will use 4 gph with an available liquid pressure of 30 psi.

Solution: By using the chart below, we can see the AN1020SS is very
close at these conditions with an air pressure of 48 psi. Air
consumption would be 6.4 SCFM. Lowering the air pressure to 46 psi
should get us to the desired liquid flow of 4 gph and reduce the air
consumption to about 6.1 SCFM.