Cooling Tower Water Spray Nozzles Types

Here’s a clear, complete guide to cooling tower water spray nozzles—types, how they work, where they are used, and recommended manufacturers. 

✅ 1. What Are Cooling Tower Water Spray Nozzles?

They are devices that distribute water evenly over the fill to maximize heat exchange.

They come in different styles depending on whether the cooling tower is counterflow or crossflow.

✅ 2. Types of Cooling Tower Water Spray Nozzles

A. Spiral Spray Nozzles (Most common)

Used in: counterflow towers

Features:

* 360° water coverage

* Clog-resistant spiral path

* ABS, PP, or PVC body

* Low–medium pressure (0.5–1.5 bar)

Flow range: 2 – 20 m³/h

B. Target / Flower-Type Nozzles

Used in: counterflow & some crossflow towers

Features:

* Water hits a target plate → uniform cone spray

* Works under low pressure

* Easy to clean

Flow range: 3 – 12 m³/h

C. Long-Neck Spray Nozzles

Used in: large counterflow industrial towers

Features:

* Long extension to reach above fill

* Replaceable orifice parts

* Stable distribution pattern

Flow range: 5 – 25 m³/h

D. Gravity Distribution Cooling Tower Water Spray Nozzles (Crossflow Towers)

Used in: crossflow cooling towers (Marley, BAC style)

Features:

* No pressure required—water falls by gravity

* Precision-orifice plates

* Snap-fit designs for basins

Flow range: gravity-fed (depends on water head)

E. High-Pressure Stainless Steel Cooling Tower Water Spray Nozzles

Used in: power plants, steel mills, chemical plants

Features:

* High heat load

* 10–60 m³/h flow

* Long spray reach

* Heavy-duty stainless steel / brass

✅ 3. Cooling Tower Water Spray Nozzles Materials Available

* ABS → most common, cost-effective

* PP → high temperature & chemical resistance

* PVC/CPVC → industrial, hot water applications

* Brass/SS304/SS316 → high-pressure or corrosive systems

 ✅ 4. Top Manufacturers of Cooling Tower Water Spray Nozzles

Global Manufacturers

* SPX Marley

* BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company)

* Evapco

Top China Manufacturers Of Cooling Tower Water Spray Nozzles

Manufacturer	Products
Liangchi (良机)	Spiral, long-neck, crossflow nozzles
Newin (纽恩)	Spiral & target nozzles
Shandong Broad	ABS spray nozzles (global OEM)
King Sun	PP/ABS counterflow nozzles
Power Tower Cooling Technology (Shaoxing) Co.,Ltd	Kinds of cooling tower nozzles

✅ 5. How to Choose the Right Cooling Tower Water Spray Nozzles

Share these details and I’ll give you the exact model:

1. Counterflow or crossflow?

2. Cooling tower brand/model

3. Pipe size (DN25/DN32/DN40, etc.)

4. Required spray angle (typically 120–180°)

5. Flow per nozzle (m³/h or GPM)

6. Material needed (ABS, PP, PVC, SS)