Fluidics 12-W1-160-50 nozzle

The Fluidics 12-W1-160-50 nozzle, catalogue article 480.892.063, belongs to the category of oil nozzles. These are precision consumable parts that atomise fuel oil into a fine spray cone, enabling complete combustion. The nozzle is mounted in the combustion head of an oil burner and receives pressurised oil from the pump via the solenoid valve and any preheater. The spray pattern, angle, and flow rate together determine how the flame sits relative to the combustion head and the blast tube. For any oil nozzle, selection is based on three parameters that must match the burner data plate: flow rate (given in US gallons per hour or kg/h at a specified reference pressure), spray angle (typically between 30° and 80°), and spray pattern (hollow, solid, or semi-solid). The thread size must also be correct for the burner adapter. Using a nozzle with the correct flow rate but the wrong pattern or angle can cause sooting, pulsation, or unstable ignition, so all three must be verified before replacement. In the system, the oil nozzle is a single-use consumable that should be replaced annually or whenever combustion readings drift. It works in conjunction with the oil pump (which delivers fuel at the required pressure), the solenoid valve (which controls fuel admission), and the ignition electrodes (which ignite the atomised spray). The flame shape and stability are directly influenced by the nozzle's condition and specification, making it a critical component for clean and efficient burner operation.