Type S3
The Type S3 nozzle features a bottom-mounted air cushion tube that’s secured by screwing on the slotted upper section. This clever mounting method allows the nozzle to compensate for minor base misalignments, ensuring accurate fitment and consistent filtration performance.
Features
Slot Size by Colour
0.2mm Slot Size - Ivory 0.3mm Slot Size - Green
0.35mm Slot Size - White 0.5mm Slot Size - Grey
0.7mm Slot Size - Yellow 0.8mm Slot Size - Blue
1.0mm Slot Size - Black 1.5mm Slot Size - Orange -
2.0mm Slot Size - Green
Specifications
Technical Specifications – Type S3 Filter Nozzle
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KSH Germany |
| Model | Type S3 |
| Design | Slotted filter nozzle with external thread connection and hexagonal head |
| Slot Sizes | 0.2 mm / 0.5 mm / 0.7 mm |
| Slot Area | 3.04 cm² (0.2 mm) / 5.84 cm² (0.5 mm) / 8.18 cm² (0.7 mm) |
| Head Diameter | Ø 62 mm / Hex SW30 |
| Thread Diameter (ØA) | Ø 24 mm / SW24 |
| Plate Thickness (L1) | 6–12 mm / 12–20 mm / 20–30 mm / 30–40 mm |
| Shaft Length (L2) | 80 mm / 110 mm / 140 mm / custom lengths |
| Outlet Diameter (ØB) | 16 mm (≈ 2.0 cm² flow area) |
| Flow Capacity (Δp ≈ 0.1 bar) | Up to ≈ 3 m³/h (see KSH flow chart) |
| Installation Type | Direct screw-in mounting through nozzle base |
| Material Options | Polypropylene (PP) or PVDF (depending on application) |
| Exclusive NZ Distributor | Absorb It Ltd |
Links
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Video
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