What Is The Difference Between Flat Fan And Cone Nozzles?

Flat Fan spray nozzles and conical nozzles are two common nozzle types. Both can be used to control the injection of various liquids and gases, but they have different appearances, characteristics and application fields.

Jet speed

The injection speed of a common fan-shaped nozzle is relatively low, and the injected liquid is relatively gentle, while the injection speed of a conical nozzle is relatively high, and the impact force of the injected liquid or gas is relatively strong.

Jet shape

The flat fan nozzle sprays in a fan shape, spraying the jet fluid in a fan shape or fan blade shape to form a fan-shaped area; the cone-shaped nozzle sprays in a cone shape, spraying the jet fluid in a cone or cylindrical shape to form a cone-shaped area.

Jet angle

Since the flat fan spray nozzle has multiple exit holes arranged in an arc to form a fan-shaped spray area, the spray angle is usually larger, which can achieve wide-angle spray and cover a larger area. The cone-shaped nozzle usually has only one central outlet hole to form a cone-shaped injection area. The injection angle is relatively small and the injection range is relatively concentrated.

Jet angle adjustment

Fan nozzles usually have an adjustable spray angle, and the spray width can be changed by adjusting the nozzle design or using accessories. The spray angle of the conical nozzle is relatively fixed and generally does not have the angle adjustment function.

Materials and durability

There is not much difference in the materials used between fan nozzles and conical nozzles. They can usually be made of different materials, such as plastic, metal and other materials.

Application scenarios

Flat Fan nozzles are often used in scenarios that require wide coverage, such as pesticide spraying in the agricultural field, irrigation systems in gardens, and cleaning in the automotive industry. Conical nozzles are often used in scenarios that require precise spraying and focus, such as paint spraying, flame spraying of welding equipment, and high-pressure cleaning.

When selecting fan nozzles and cone nozzles, the selection should be based on specific application needs and spray effect requirements, as well as special industries that require specific materials, such as the nozzles of welding equipment, which need to withstand the high temperatures generated by flame combustion.