Clay Spade Nozzle
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Flat-fan nozzle tip designed for cutting through clay and compacted soils. The wide fan pattern shears through dense material that round nozzles struggle with.
Flat-fan pattern for clay and compacted soil
Shears through dense material
Quick-change nozzle tip
Compatible with Easy Grip lance
Stainless steel construction
Designed for tough soil conditions
Hydro excavation crews working in clay-heavy regions where standard round nozzles struggle to break through compacted material. If your operators are spending twice as long on clay soil as they do on everything else, this nozzle was designed for exactly that problem.
Utility exposure in heavy clay soils
Potholing through compacted fill material
Excavation in river bottom clay and dense subsoil
Breaking through hardpan layers above buried utilities
The flat-fan pattern shears through clay and compacted soils that round nozzles just push around. Where a standard nozzle creates a small hole that the clay closes back up, the Clay Spade cuts a clean face that stays open. Your operator moves through dense material in fewer passes with less water consumption.
Operators fighting clay with standard round nozzles, burning through water and time on material that doesn't respond to conventional excavation patterns.
Sandy or loose soils don't need the aggressive flat-fan pattern, the Pig Tail rotating nozzle is faster in those conditions. For precision work near sensitive utilities, the Pencil Jet provides more control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Clay Spade Nozzle best suited for?
Hydro excavation crews working in clay-heavy regions where standard round nozzles struggle to break through compacted material. If your operators are spending twice as long on clay soil as they do on everything else, this nozzle was designed for exactly that problem.
What are the main applications for the Clay Spade Nozzle?
The Clay Spade Nozzle is ideal for: Utility exposure in heavy clay soils; Potholing through compacted fill material; Excavation in river bottom clay and dense subsoil; Breaking through hardpan layers above buried utilities.
What sets the Clay Spade Nozzle apart from other nozzles?
The flat-fan pattern shears through clay and compacted soils that round nozzles just push around. Where a standard nozzle creates a small hole that the clay closes back up, the Clay Spade cuts a clean face that stays open. Your operator moves through dense material in fewer passes with less water consumption.
When should I consider a different model instead of the Clay Spade Nozzle?
Sandy or loose soils don't need the aggressive flat-fan pattern, the Pig Tail rotating nozzle is faster in those conditions. For precision work near sensitive utilities, the Pencil Jet provides more control.
What is the typical upgrade path from the Clay Spade Nozzle?
Operators fighting clay with standard round nozzles, burning through water and time on material that doesn't respond to conventional excavation patterns.
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Pig Tail Nozzle
Rotating excavation nozzle that speeds up digging by creating a wider cutting pattern. Spins at high speed to loosen soil faster than standard straight-stream nozzles.
Pencil Jet Nozzle
Concentrated pencil-stream nozzle for precise excavation around delicate utilities. The focused stream allows careful digging near fiber optic lines and gas mains.
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