OverviewBETE is the original inventor of the spiral (also called pigtail, corkscrew or helix) nozzle. Its one-piece, no-internal-parts construction delivers clog-resistant operation and high energy efficiency. Compared with whirl-type nozzles of similar flow, pressure drop and angle, TF spiral nozzles produce considerably smaller droplets for finer atomization. All models referenced here use a 3/8 NPT inlet.
Applications- Gas cooling
- Gas scrubbing
- Chemical injection
- Dust control
- Spray pond cooling
- Evaporative disposal
- Humidification
- Fire protection
Advantages- Original spiral design by BETE
- One-piece construction with no internal parts for reduced clogging
- Durable, clog-resistant performance
- Produces fine atomization (smaller droplet sizes than comparable whirl-type nozzles)
- Energy-efficient, high-velocity discharge
- Wide range of flow rates and spray angles available
MaterialsHow Full Cone Spirals WorkThe spiral pattern is formed by fluid shearing along the spiral turns, creating multiple concentric hollow cones. This generates two to three bands of coarser droplets surrounded by wider bands of finer droplets, yielding full-cone coverage.
Dimensions & Performance — TF Series Full Cone Spiral Nozzle (3/8 NPT Models)Dimensions (in/mm): A = 1.88" / 47.6 mm; B = 0.69" / 17.5 mm; Wt (metal) = 1.63 oz / 46.0 g
Model group shown: 6011546, 6012770, 6012736
Inlet connection: 3/8 NPT
Spray angles available: 60° / 90° / 120°
K Factor: 0.949
Flow rate (GPM) for model 6011546 (example): 5 PSI = 2.12; 10 PSI = 3.00; 20 PSI = 4.24; 30 PSI = 5.20; 40 PSI = 6.00; 50 PSI = 6.71; 60 PSI = 7.35; 80 PSI = 8.49; 100 PSI = 9.49
Approx. orifice diameter: 0.19 in
Approx. free passage diameter: 0.13 in
Additional Dimension/Performance examples (other TF-series model groups)Models 6015134 / 6010116 / 6012832 (3/8 NPT): K Factor = 1.28; Flow rate example (GPM): 5 PSI = 2.86; 10 PSI = 4.05; 20 PSI = 5.73; 30 PSI = 7.01; 40 PSI = 8.10; 50 PSI = 9.06; 60 PSI = 9.92; 80 PSI = 11.5; 100 PSI = 12.8; Approx orifice dia = 0.22 in; Approx free passage dia = 0.13 in
Models 6006217 / 6012073 / 6005617 (3/8 NPT): K Factor = 1.68; Flow rate example (GPM): 5 PSI = 3.75; 10 PSI = 4.05; 20 PSI = 5.73; 30 PSI = 7.01; 40 PSI = 8.10; 50 PSI = 9.06; 60 PSI = 9.92; 80 PSI = 11.5; 100 PSI = 12.8; Approx orifice dia = 0.25 in; Approx free passage dia = 0.13 in
Models 6009079 / 6011877 / 6003941 (3/8 NPT): K Factor = 2.61; Flow rate example (GPM): 5 PSI = 5.83; 10 PSI = 8.25; 20 PSI = 11.7; 30 PSI = 14.3; 40 PSI = 16.5; 50 PSI = 18.4; 60 PSI = 20.2; 80 PSI = 23.3; 100 PSI = 26.1; Approx orifice dia = 0.31 in; Approx free passage dia = 0.13 in
Other higher-flow TF models are listed with flow rates in L/min and approximate orifice/free passage diameters in the original specification tables.
Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques- Marque: BETE
- Commercial designation: TF Series
- Reference / SKU shown: P6011546
- Inlet connection: 3/8 NPT
- Material: Brass
- Weight (metal): ≈1.63 oz / 46.0 g (model 6011546)
- Dimensions (model 6011546): A = 1.88" (47.6 mm), B = 0.69" (17.5 mm)
- Spray angle options: 60°, 90°, 120°
- K Factor (example model 6011546): 0.949
- Flow rate example (model 6011546): 5 PSI = 2.12 GPM; 10 PSI = 3.00 GPM; 20 PSI = 4.24 GPM; up to 100 PSI = 9.49 GPM
- Approx. orifice diameter (example model 6011546): 0.19 in
- Approx. free passage diameter: 0.13 in
- Clog-resistant, one-piece spiral design producing fine atomization and full-cone coverage