Dust suppression nozzle selection table
The table below summarises much of the information in the dust suppression nozzle section of the SNP website. It is intended to be a handy reference guide to aid nozzle selection. Full data on each of the nozzles listed can be accessed by clicking on the boxes in the left hand column of the table below. The data sheets will open in a separate tab to allow easy comparisons between multiple product sheets.
Nozzle Type | Design Type | Spray consistency | Ability to cope with wind | Min operating fluid pressure | Min flow rate | Dust Suppression uses |
| Air atomising | Very fine | Average | 0.7 | 0.023 | Symptomatic dust control. Air helps project the fine spray. |
| Impingement misting | Fine | Low | 5 | 0.031 | Symptomatic dust control in non windy environments. |
| Spiral | Fine-medium | High | 0.5 | 2.26 | Symptomatic or preventative dust control in windy environments or large areas. |
| Spiral | Fine-medium | Average | 0.7 | 0.534 | As TF but over smaller areas. |