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NozzlesUntil recently, flat fan nozzles were considered the best compromise for the low 40-50 PSI pump systems of automated sprayers. However, they had limitations such as average spray quality and a high risk of clogging with thicker paint or foreign particles in the paint tubing. The only reliable option was to use larger nozzles, like the yellow flat fan, to ensure success.After extensive research and testing, round two-piece nozzles have emerged as a zero-compromise option. These nozzles offer a broad range of paint outputs and can handle thicker paint without clogging at the nozzle tip. This advancement is one of the biggest game changers in the last eight years for robotic athletic field painters.Standard Flat Fan Nozzles Flat fan nozzles produce a thin, flattened spray with a strong output. This results in poor coverage of the top layer of grass, with most of the paint ending up on the ground or the lowest level of grass. Robotic paints typically require a green .1 GPM output nozzle tip to avoid severe clogging. Only stainless-steel options can be cleaned without risking damage after clogging and drying closed.Hollow and Full Cone NozzlesFull and hollow cone nozzles are much larger and wider than flat fan nozzles. The full cone nozzle is the lowest pressure option, as it covers the entire circle. The output hole on the cone nozzle tip is much larger than that of a flat fan, reducing the likelihood of clogging with a decent filter system. These nozzles can be easily disassembled into two pieces for cleaning, unlike one-piece cone nozzles which are prone to clogging due to smaller output holes and the inability to clean out dried paint in the nozzle cap. Cone nozzles allow for smaller tips to put out full brightness robotic paint without diluting it to accommodate smaller flat fan nozzles.10