Water nozzle 6212052 HydroWhirl® (HWS2)

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Overview
The 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