History of the BETE Spiral Nozzle

Step into the history of the BETE Spiral Nozzle, first developed by John Bete in 1948. Often called the corkscrew, helix, or pigtail nozzle, its unique one-piece spiral design delivers clog-resistant performance, fine atomization, and efficient operation at lower pressures.

Initially designed for fire protection in the oil and gas industry, the spiral’s versatility quickly expanded into additional applications, including gas scrubbing and evaporative cooling. Over time, the spiral family grew into specialized designs: the widely recognized TF Series, the N Series for fire protection, and the efficient TW Series for tank washing.

This video traces the evolution of the BETE spiral nozzle and its lasting influence on spray engineering and industrial applications worldwide.