Nozzle selection for boom, band and shielded spraying

Nozzle selection for boom, band and shielded spraying

Published: 25 Feb 2025

This back pocket guide to selecting nozzles for boom, banded and shielded spraying includes information about nozzle types, steps for nozzle selection and information about sprayer checks and calibration.

Contents

This back pocket guide covers the following topics:

  • Nozzle selection
  • Nozzle types commonly used in grain production
  • Selecting appropriate nozzles using the manufacturer’s spray charts
  • Examples of spray quality charts for various nozzle types
  • Nozzle selection – calculations for different set-ups
  • Selecting nozzles for banded applications and shielded sprayers.

GRDC standard nozzle selection guides can be useful companions to this back pocket guide.

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Region: National

GRDC Project Code: ICN2203-002SAX,