OverviewThe HydroWhirl® Stinger (HWS2) is a compact, rotating tank cleaning nozzle manufactured from FDA-compliant 316L stainless steel with a 32 Ra surface finish for sanitary applications. It features a patent-pending no-weld design and Zirconia ceramic bearings for extended service life and high chemical resistance. Suitable for small to medium tanks, the HWS2 provides vigorous spray action with full 360° coverage. All HWS2 units use a 1/8 FNPT inlet.
Applications- Cleans and sanitizes IBC totes, drums, barrels and mid-sized industrial or hygienic tanks
Advantages- Approximately 40% water savings versus traditional static spray balls
- Constructed of corrosion-resistant, FDA-compliant 316L stainless steel
- 32 Ra surface finish suitable for sanitary environments
- Patent-pending pipe thread technology self-flushes to reduce contamination and bacterial growth
- Zirconia bearings deliver high chemical resistance and long service life
Materials- Body: 316L stainless steel (FDA-compliant)
- Bearings: Zirconia ceramic
Dimensions (imperial)Spray Angle: 360°
Models: 6212052, 6212051
Inlet Connection: 1/8 FNPT
A: 0.60"
B: 1.25"
E: 0.50"
Max Free Passage: 0.025" (6212052) | 0.039" (6212051)
Coverage Diameter @ 40 psi: 2' (6212052) | 7' (6212051)
Weight: 1.00 oz
Minimum Tank Entry Diameter: 0.60"
Performance (imperial)Flow Rate (GPM) by Fluid Pressure (PSI):
Model 6212052 / Model 6212051
10 PSI: 1.09 / 2.05
20 PSI: 1.51 / 2.86
30 PSI: 1.83 / 3.48
40 PSI: 2.10 / 4.00
50 PSI: 2.33 / 4.46
60 PSI: 2.54 / 4.87
Dimensions (metric)Spray Angle: 360°
Models: 6212052, 6212051
Inlet Connection: 1/8 FNPT
A: 15.2 mm
B: 31.7 mm
E: 12.8 mm
Max Free Passage: 0.64 mm (6212052) | 0.99 mm (6212051)
Coverage Diameter @ 2 BAR: 0.6 m (6212052) | 2 m (6212051)
Weight: 28.3 g
Minimum Tank Entry Diameter: 15.2 mm
Performance (metric)Flow Rate (LPM) by Fluid Pressure (BAR):
Model 6212052 / Model 6212051
0.7 BAR: 4.15 / 7.80
1.0 BAR: 4.92 / 9.27
2.0 BAR: 6.83 / 13.0
3.0 BAR: 8.27 / 15.8
4.0 BAR: 9.48 / 18.1
Technical specifications- Product family: HydroWhirl® Stinger (HWS2)
- Material: 316L stainless steel body, Zirconia ceramic bearings
- Surface finish: 32 Ra
- Connection: 1/8 FNPT
- Spray coverage: 360°
- Typical benefits: water savings (~40% vs static spray balls), improved mechanical cleaning action
- Suitable tank sizes: small to medium (IBC totes, drums, barrels, mid-sized hygienic tanks)
- Models referenced: 6212052 (HWS2) and 6212051 (variant)
- Approximate weight: 1.00 oz (28.3 g)
- Min. tank entry diameter: 0.60" (15.2 mm)
- Max free passage: 0.025" (0.64 mm) for 6212052; 0.039" (0.99 mm) for 6212051