64200F46K NOZZLE
WITH HOSE END CONTROL VALVE
AND 2 ½" BSPP INLET THREAD
The long awaited new nozzle from Carter is now ready for production shipments. Substantial numbers of the 64200 prototype production units were subjected to field service for over 60 days at locations around the world. Some design problems were found and reported back to Carter. The nozzles were returned for evaluation by Carter engineering to effect changes to resolve the problems noted in the field. In its military version, 64201 it was qualified to MIL-N-5877 and field trials were conducted by the Navy. All problems reported were considered for redesign. Even some personal preferences, although not problematic, were taken into account when the nozzle was put into production. Now it is ready for the field.
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NEW FEATURES
- Uses same accessories as previous 64348 Nozzle. All accessories now have stainless steel wear ring in swivel ball joint.
- Interlock mechanism internal to nozzle body – no pins to wear aircraft adapter slots.
- No collar or other moving parts on exterior of nozzle with the exception of the operating lever.
- Fewer parts in nozzle will result in lower maintenance costs.
- Very rugged standard plastic installation handles do not include any metal to bend.
- New options include "U" Bracket for nozzle stowage and one piece stirrup handle with stowage capability – no need to use the aircraft adapter or special type of stowage device.
- Operating lever opens nozzle in a counter-clockwise direction (64348 was clockwise). This eliminates interference with some aircraft that are not designed to standards.
- Operating lever replaceable from exterior of nozzle and is made of less expensive more ductile material. Also backed up with boss on nozzle body to prevent bending.
- Replaceable knob on operating handle to eliminate razor sharp wear patterns prevalent on competitor's nozzles.
- Replacement of nose seal renews interlock system.
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