Which Spray Tip is Best for Your Needs?
Spray tips are important, but these small components happen to be an often-overlooked part of a sprayer. With so many options on the market it’s no wonder you might feel overwhelmed with choices. However, the benefits of finding the righ
t tip for your application will pay in spades in the long run. Determining which spray tip is best for your needs depends on a variety of factors, including the type of spray application and your sprayer equipment.
An appropriate spray tip can do the following:
- Â Â Â Â Â Reduce off target spray
- Â Â Â Â Â Provide more control and improve coverage
- Â Â Â Save money
- Â Â Â Â Â Better protect the environment
- Â Â Â Complete your spray job faster
There are a variety of spray tips in tons of sizes, capacities and materials for numerous types of applications. To get started, identify your needs and purpose for spraying. This first step will guide you to a narrower field of options. For instance, are you trying to reduce spray drift? Do you need a wide pressure range? What would you change about the spray tip you’ve used most recently? Do you want better coverage? Next, follow these three steps to selecting the right spray tip.
3 Steps to Find the Right Spray Tip
1. Determine Flow Rate (GPM): You’ll need to identify the application volume (GPA), travel speed (MPH) and nozzle spacing in inches (W) to find the right flow rate. Your calculation may look something like this:Â
Flow Rate (GPM) = GPAÂ x MPH x W
                    5,940Â
Check out the Hypro Spray It Calculator – it’s a helpful reference, or TeeJet's SpraySelect Tip Selection App for your mobile phone.
2. Select the Right Spray Nozzle: With that information on hand you’ll have a better idea of the type of nozzle needed and can follow the manufacturer’s chart to identify the model that will work best for your needs.
Keep in mind that nozzles come in different materials:
- Brass resists corrosion from corrosive chemicals
- Plastic will not corrode and resists abrasion
- Stainless Steel offers good corrosion resistance and are best suited for high pressures
- Aluminum are easily corroded by some fertilizers
- Ceramic are highly resistant to abrasion and corrosion.
3. Calibrate and Adjust: After you’ve installed the new spray tip, calibrate your sprayer. This determines the amount of spray volume applied per acre. Also keep in mind that when you’re on a job, the spray pressure output of your sprayer may differ from the charts. You can adjust for this by determining the amount of pressure at the nozzle and then subtracting or adding pressure from your main gauge to compensate and ensure that you’re getting the desired output needed.
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