Steinen 16.00GPH, 60SS nozzle

This is an oil nozzle from Steinen, rated 16.00 GPH with a 60° solid spray pattern (60SS). The catalogue article is 908.892.007; the manufacturer code is 0986SS0-16. It is a spare part for oil-fired burners. Oil nozzles of this type atomise the fuel into a fine cone so that complete combustion can take place. They are precision consumable components: the flow rate, spray angle and spray pattern together determine how the flame sits inside the combustion head. Selection of such a nozzle is based on three parameters: the flow rate in US gallons per hour (or kg/h) at the reference pressure, the spray angle (typically 30 to 80 degrees) and the spray pattern (hollow, solid or semi-solid). The thread size must also match the burner adapter. If any of these parameters is incorrect for the burner, the result can be sooting, flame pulsation or unreliable ignition. When replacing a nozzle of this type, always confirm that the flow rate, angle and pattern match the burner data plate. The nozzle is part of the oil supply circuit, which typically includes the oil pump, solenoid valve and, in some systems, a preheater. Correct pairing of these components is essential for stable operation.