Greenleaf, first to introduce the European concept of air-induction nozzles in the U.S. in 1995 with the TurboDrop, now offers the new AirMix nozzle. “The whole idea behind the AirMix is to offer growers a more simple and economical air-induction nozzle that directly replaces their conventional nozzles and works at standard pressure of 20 to 60 psi,” says Will Smart, president of the company.

AirMix nozzles, when used properly, reduce the amount of driftable fines (minute droplets less than 100 microns in size that are prone to drift) found with conventional low-drift nozzles by 50 to 80%. “We feel the AirMix is the perfect choice for glyphosate applications, and it gives farmers versatility to apply other types of herbicides, insecticides and fungicides,” Smart says. List price is $6.50/nozzle, but Smart says retail will be around $5 to $6. For more information, contact Greenleaf Technologies, Dept. Apply*, Box 1767, Covington, LA 70434, 800/881-4832, www.turbodrop.com.

Long known for quality pumps, Hypro is now a serious player in the nozzle business after acquiring both Lurmark and Precision Fitting & Valve two years ago. For 2002, Hypro offers a new Ultra Lo-Drift (ULD) spray tip with Dual Air Eduction Technology. This refinement of air induction provides reduced spray drift while maintaining high levels of spray coverage and retention at both low pressures (15 to 20 psi) and high pressures, according to Rex Guthland, senior product manager for Hypro.

“We designed the ULD to have a three-dimensional spray pattern, which differs from other air-induction tips, flat fan and flood tips because it's wider in the middle of the pattern with gradual tapered edges,” he explains. “Where other manufacturers try to control the pattern, this nozzle forms a pattern on its own to deliver larger droplets and significantly less driftable droplets than our competition at the same pressures and flow rates.” Price: $5.35 to $8/nozzle. For more information, contact Hypro Corp., Dept. Apply*, 375 Fifth Ave. N.W., New Brighton, MN 55112, 651/766-6300, www.hypropumps.com.

To improve convenience and safety, the company offers the new AIC (air-induction) tip/cap or XRC (extended range) tip/cap that combines the features of the regular nozzles with the convenience of a one-piece tip and cap assembly. Each product provides a 110° tapered edge flat spray, uses VisiFlo color coding and has a self-retained gasket. Price: AIC, $5.05 to $10.98/nozzle; XRC, $2.78 to $6.04/nozzle.

New for farmers and applicators who own self-propelled sprayers and want to add fertilizer capability is the QJ360F multiple outlet nozzle body. This version provides many of the same features as the current QJ360A nozzle body with an additional outlet that can be used for high-rate fertilizer applications. Price: $15.21 to $18.60/body. For more information, contact Spraying Systems Co., Dept. Apply*, Box 7900, Wheaton, IL 60189, 630/665-5000, www.teejet.com.

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