Glossary

Nylon fittings are a type of hose or pipe connector. They are used in fluid and fluid plumbing applications to connect two or more hoses or pipes, to redirect fluid flow or to connect nozzles and spray tips when using a spray boom. Nylon fittings weather well and have both cold and hot-water applications. They demonstrate good resistance to organic solvents, oils and gasoline; good impact resistance and strength at high temperatures. Nylon is not recommended for use with ammonium, boric acid, calcium, sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid.

The polypropylene ball valve is a type of quarter-turn valve. It contains a sphere or ball with a hole that, when aligned with both ends of the valve, allows liquid to flow. When the hole is out of alignment with the ends of the valve, flow is blocked. Polypropylene ball valves support a range of pressures and temperatures and are an excellent choice for shutoff applications. They are durable, reliable and easy to operate.

A polypropylene camlock is a type of hose coupling that is used to quickly connect or disconnect a fitting on a pipe or hose. Polypropylene camlocks can be used with many different liquids and are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate a range of hose or piping diameters.

Polypropylene fittings are a type of hose or pipe connector. They are used in fluid and fluid plumbing applications to connect two or more hoses or pipes, to redirect fluid flow or to connect nozzles and spray tips when using a spray boom. Polypropylene fittings have good chemical resistance and are unaffected by most weak acids and alkalies. Polypropylene should not be used with oxidants or strong acids or in continuous sunlight.

A spray nozzle is a precision device that facilitates dispersion of liquid into a spray. The spray tip on the end of the nozzle controls the drop size of the liquid flowing out of a sprayer. The spray tip has a major effect on the precision and efficiency of the spray application, whether you are using spray tips for broadcast; banding and row crops; or vineyards, orchards and specialty crops.