OverviewBETE's HydroWhirl® Mini (HWM) is a fluid-driven, self-flushing compact rotary tank cleaning nozzle manufactured from FDA-compliant 316L stainless steel with PEEK slide bearings for extended service life and reduced maintenance. Designed for small tanks up to 6.5 ft (≈2 m) diameter, the unit features a 3/8 FNPT inlet and delivers vigorous 360° spray coverage at 7.5 GPM.
Applications- Cleaning small tanks and equipment up to 6 ft (≈2 m) diameter (drums, barrels, totes and hygienic processing equipment)
Advantages- FDA-compliant 316L stainless steel construction for hygienic environments
- Compact form factor suitable for drum, barrel and tote washing
- Self-flushing action reduces maintenance and clogging
- PEEK slide-bearing for improved durability
Materials- 316L Stainless Steel
- PEEK slide-bearing
How it worksRotating tank cleaning nozzles use the reaction force of the cleaning fluid to generate rotation. This produces greater mechanical impact than static spray balls, improving cleaning efficiency and reducing cycle time and resource use. The HydroWhirl Mini converts fluid reactionary force into vigorous rotation and a complete 360° spray pattern while its self-flushing design minimizes maintenance.
Dimensions & Performance (Imperial)Spray Angle: 360°
Model: 6208384
Inlet Connection: 3/8 FNPT
A: 0.81 in
B: 2.00 in
C: 0.44 in
D: 0.70 in
Max Free Passage: 0.06 in
Coverage Diameter @ 40 psi: 6 in
Weight: 2.60 oz
Performance (Imperial - Flow vs Pressure)Fluid Pressure (PSI) / Flow Rate (GPM):
10 PSI → 3.64 GPM
20 PSI → 5.22 GPM
30 PSI → 6.45 GPM
40 PSI → 7.50 GPM
50 PSI → 8.43 GPM
60 PSI → 9.27 GPM
Dimensions & Performance (Metric)Spray Angle: 360°
Model: 6208384
Inlet Connection: 3/8 FNPT
A: 20.3 mm
B: 50.8 mm
C: 12.7 mm
D: 17.8 mm
Max Free Passage: 1.52 mm
Coverage Diameter @ 2 BAR: 2 m
Weight: 73.7 g
Performance (Metric - Flow vs Pressure)Fluid Pressure (BAR) / Flow Rate (LPM):
0.7 BAR → 13.9 LPM
1 BAR → 16.7 LPM
2 BAR → 24.0 LPM
3 BAR → 29.7 LPM
4 BAR → 34.5 LPM
Technical specifications- Brand: BETE
- Model designation: HydroWhirl® Mini (HWM)
- Part / Model number: 6208384
- Type: Fluid-driven, self-flushing rotary tank cleaning nozzle
- Materials: FDA-compliant 316L Stainless Steel; PEEK slide-bearing
- Inlet connection: 3/8 FNPT
- Nominal flow at 40 psi: 7.50 GPM (34.5 LPM at 4 BAR shown in metric table)
- Spray coverage: 360°
- Suitable tank size: up to ~6–6.5 ft (≈2 m) diameter
- Max free passage: 0.06 in (1.52 mm)
- Coverage diameter at 40 psi: 6 in (imperial) / at 2 BAR: 2 m (metric)
- Weight: 2.60 oz (73.7 g)