ABSCX SC Nozzles
Silicon Carbide Long Venturi Nozzle with Polyurethane Jacket
The ABSCX range comprises of Silicon Carbide lined long venturi nozzles with Polyurethane Jackets. The use of the Silicon Carbide liner reduces the weight of the nozzle by approximately 40% when compared to a standard nozzle of the same size – this reduces operator fatigue. Silicon Carbide is also a very durable nozzle liner providing increased operating life when compared to standard nozzle liners.
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Features
The ABSCX nozzle has a 32 mm (1¼”) inlet and is available with a standard 50 mm large thread.
Airblast high velocity venturi style nozzles have been designed to maximize blast cleaning rates and provide uniform abrasive distribution. The venturi design accelerates the air / abrasive mix as it exits the nozzle providing additional momentum – this can increase productivity and reduce abrasive consumption by up to 40% when compared with straight bore nozzles.
Airblast offers a full selection of nozzles with various orifice sizes, nozzle lengths, insert and liner materials. Contact Airblast to discuss which nozzle is most suitable for your specific application.

ABSCX - Silicon Carbide Long Venturi Nozzles w/Polyurethane jacket and large 50 mm thread
| Part no. | Description | Orifice | Length | Inlet |
| 2048300 | ABSCX – 5/50 Silicon Carbide Nozzle | 8.0 mm | 145 mm | 32 mm |
| 2048400 | ABSCX – 6/50 Silicon Carbide Nozzle | 9.5 mm | 170 mm | 32 mm |
| 2048500 | ABSCX – 7/50 Silicon Carbide Nozzle | 11.0 mm | 200 mm | 32 mm |
| 2048600 | ABSCX – 8/50 Silicon Carbide Nozzle | 13.0 mm | 230 mm | 32 mm |
Compatibility guide
| No. | Nozzle Orifice | Recommended range | Minimum Blast Machine capacity | Minimum Pipe ID | Blast Hose ID | Minimum Air Hose ID | |
| m³/min | CFM | ||||||
| 3 | 5.0 mm | 1.27 – 2.29 | 45 – 81 | 60 ltr. | 1” | ¾” | 1” |
| 4 | 6.5 mm | 2.29 – 3.88 | 81 – 137 | 60 ltr. | 1” | 1” – 1¼” | 1¼” |
| 5 | 8.0 mm | 3.88 – 5.55 | 137 – 196 | 100 ltr. | 1” | 1” – 1¼” | 1¼” |
| 6 | 9.5 mm | 5.55 – 7.19 | 196 – 254 | 200 ltr. | 1¼” | 1¼” | 1½” |
| 7 | 11.0 mm | 7.19 – 9,57 | 254 – 338 | 200 ltr. | 1¼” | 1¼” – 1½” | 2” |
| 8 | 12.5 mm | 9.57 – 15.52 | 338 – 548 | 200 ltr. | 1¼” | 1½” | 2” |
Note: Best performance is obtained when sizes of nozzle, blast machine piping, blast hose and air hose are properly matched.
- m³/min and CFM range is based on blasting at 7 bar (100 psi) for the life of the
- Blast machine capacity should allow 20 to 30 minutes of blasting.
- Hose ID should be three to four times the size of the nozzle
Nozzle pressure / Nozzle diameter guide
| ORIFICE (mm) (“) | 60 PSI | 4.2 BAR | 70 PSI | 4.9 BAR | 80 PSI | 5.6 BAR | 90 PSI | 6.3 BAR | 100 PSI | 7.0 BAR | 120 PSI | 8.5 BAR | |||
| 5.0 mm 3/16” | 30.0 171.0 7 | 0.85 77.00 5.3 | 33.0 196.0 8 | 0.93 89.00 5.6 | 38.0 216.0 9 | 1.08 96.00 6.4 | 41.0 238.0 10 | 1.16 108.00 7.1 | 45.0 264.0 10 | 1.27 120.00 7.5 | 58.0 375.0 12 | 1.64 170.00 9.0 | Air Abrasive Power | CFM Lbs./hr. hp | m³/min KG/hr. * kw |
| 6,5 mm 4/16” | 54.0 312.0 12 | 1.53 141.00 9.0 | 61.0 354.0 14 | 1.73 160.00 10.1 | 68.0 408.0 16 | 1.93 185.00 11.6 | 74.0 448.0 17 | 2.10 203.00 12.4 | 81.0 494.0 18 | 2.29 224.00 13.5 | 105.0 660.0 22 | 2.97 300.00 16.2 | Air Abrasive Power | CFM Lbs./hr. hp | m³/min KG/hr. * kw |
| 8.0 mm 5/16” | 89.0 534.0 20 | 2.52 242.00 15.0 | 101.0 604.0 23 | 2.86 274.00 19.1 | 113.0 672.0 26 | 3.20 305.00 20.2 | 126.0 740.0 28 | 3.57 335.00 21.0 | 137.0 850.0 31 | 3.88 385.00 22.9 | 160.0 1.050.0 37 | 4.53 476.00 27.5 | Air Abrasive Power | CFM Lbs./hr. hp | m³/min KG/hr. * kw |
| 9.5 mm 6/16” | 126.0 764.0 28 | 3.57 346.00 21.0 | 143.0 864.0 32 | 4.05 392.00 24.0 | 161.0 960.0 36 | 4.56 425.00 27.0 | 173.0 1.052.0 39 | 4.90 477.00 28.9 | 196.0 1.152.0 44 | 5.55 523.00 33.0 | 235.0 1.475.0 52 | 6.65 669.00 39.6 | Air Abrasive Power | CFM Lbs./hr. hp | m³/min KG/hr. * kw |
| 11.0 mm 7/16” | 170.0 1.032.0 38 | 4.81 468.00 28.5 | 184.0 1.176.0 44 | 5.21 533.00 32.6 | 217.0 1.312.0 49 | 6.14 595.00 36.4 | 240.0 1.448.0 54 | 6.80 657.00 40.1 | 254.0 1.584.0 57 | 7.19 719.00 42.4 | 315.0 2.050.0 69 | 8.92 930.00 50.9 | Air Abrasive Power | CFM Lbs./hr. hp | m³/min KG/hr. * kw |
| 12.5 mm 8/16” | 224.0 1.336.0 50 | 6.34 606.00 37.5 | 252.0 1.512.0 56 | 7.14 686.00 42.0 | 280.0 1.680.0 63 | 7.93 762.00 46.9 | 309.0 1.856.0 69 | 8.75 842.00 51.8 | 338.0 2.024.0 75 | 9.57 918.00 56.3 | 410.0 2.650.0 90 | 11.61 1.202.00 67.6 | Air Abrasive Power | CFM Lbs./hr. hp | m³/min KG/hr. * kw |
Chart shows calculated consumption rates of air and abrasive for new nozzles. When slecting a compressor add 50% to above figures to allow for normal nozzle wear and friction loss.
* Based on abrasive density of 1,5 kgs. per liter.
NOTE: Figures may vary depending upon working conditions. To maintain desired air pressure as nozzle orifice wears, air consumption increases.
The effects of nozzle wear on air consumption must be considered when selecting nozzles and the compressors that support them.


