In many industries, tank and vessel cleaning remains one of the most overlooked areas of operational inefficiency. Inadequate cleaning can cause contamination, microbial growth, or cross-product residue—leading to quality failures, costly downtime, or even full batch recalls.
Relying on manual cleaning not only increases labour and health risks but also disrupts production and wastes valuable resources. Even automated CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems, when poorly optimized, can:
This results in higher operating costs, increased environmental impact, and reduced process reliability.
Investing in effective, precision-engineered tank cleaning nozzles ensures your tanks are cleaned thoroughly, faster, and with less water, fewer chemicals, and zero manual intervention.

Tank cleaning nozzles work by spraying high-pressure water or cleaning chemicals to remove residues and contaminants from the interior walls of tanks and vessels. These nozzles are designed to reach all internal surfaces—including hard-to-reach areas—through either rotational spray or fixed spray patterns, depending on the type.
Most of our nozzles are compatible with automated Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) systems, eliminating the need for manual cleaning. These systems operate on programmed cleaning cycles, which may include:
This makes the process time-efficient and hygienic, especially for industries like food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.
Tank cleaning nozzles are capable of operating at high pressure, delivering focused and high-impact jets that break down even the toughest residues—such as:
This ensures thorough and fast cleaning without the need for manual scrubbing.
The performance of a tank cleaning nozzle is driven by its flow rate (liters per minute) and operating pressure (bar or PSI).
We help you match the right nozzle specifications to your tank size and residue type.
Advanced models come with self-cleaning mechanisms, which prevent blockages and reduce maintenance downtime. These features ensure:
Understanding the spray pattern is crucial when selecting the right nozzle for efficient and effective tank cleaning. The two most common types are Rotating Nozzles and Fixed Nozzles, each designed for different cleaning applications.
Rotating nozzles are rotate in one or more axes, creating a 360-degree spray pattern that ensures complete coverage of the tank’s interior. The rotation can be driven by the fluid pressure itself or by a mechanical drive mechanism. Key Features:
Common Applications:
Some tank cleaning nozzles have fixed spray patterns that direct the cleaning fluid in specific directions, such as fan or full-cone patterns. These are often used in smaller tanks or specific cleaning tasks. Key Features:
Common Applications:
| Tank Wash Nozzle Data Sheet | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pipe size NPT or BSPT (female) | Nozzle in the first order number | Flow rate (L/min) at different pressures & Approx. Max. Tank Dia | Tank dia A (m) | Size | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.5 bar | 2 bar | 3 bar | 3.5 bar | Height B (mm) | Dia C (mm) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| L/min | Diameter jar A (m) | L/min | Diameter jar A (m) | L/min | Diameter jar A (m) | L/min | Diameter jar A (m) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 3 inch | 10250-1-1/2 | 280 | 3.0 | 320 | 3.5 | 390 | 3.5 | 415 | 4.0 | – | 166 | 191 | |||||||||||||
| 10250-1-3/4 | 580 | 3.5 | 660 | 4.0 | 800 | 4.5 | 880 | 5.0 | – | 174 | 210 | ||||||||||||||
| 10250-1-1 | 1000 | 4.0 | 1130 | 5.0 | 1370 | 6.0 | 1470 | 6.5 | – | 183 | 229 | ||||||||||||||
| 1 1/2 Inch | 6160-1/4GG5 | 35 | – | 40 | – | 48 | – | 52 | – | 1.2 | 114 | 114 | |||||||||||||
| 6160-1/4GG10 | 70 | – | 80 | – | 97 | – | 104 | – | 2.1 | 114 | 114 | ||||||||||||||
| 6160-3/8GG22 | 155 | – | 177 | – | 215 | – | 230 | – | 3.0 | 121 | 127 | ||||||||||||||