Nozzles, Swivels & Breakaways

Fuel Nozzles, Swivels & Breakaways

Nozzles, swivels, and breakaways are essential safety and performance components in any fuel dispensing or transfer system. Westech Equipment carries a comprehensive selection for retail service stations, commercial fueling operations, transfer pump setups, aviation refueling, and military fueling applications.

Our selection includes bulk nozzles, swivels, spouts, strainers, and caps for tanker truck and bulk delivery operations, aviation refueling nozzles for Jet-A and Avgas, aviation refueling spouts, strainers, caps, and ground wire accessories, and a complete line of Fast Fill fueling products including Fast Fill fuel nozzles, breakaway couplers, check valves, coupler evacuation tools, coupler nozzles and plugs, filter vents, flanges, fuel vents, inlet shut-off valves, oil sampling equipment, receivers, service boxes, swivels, and adapters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What's the difference between an automatic and a manual nozzle?
A: An automatic nozzle has a built-in shutoff that stops fuel flow when the tank is full. A manual nozzle requires the operator to control flow by holding the handle. Automatic nozzles are standard for most transfer pump setups; manual nozzles are common on gravity-feed farm tanks.

Q: What is a breakaway and why do I need one?
A: A breakaway is a safety device installed in the fuel hose line that cleanly separates if a vehicle drives away with the nozzle still inserted. It stops fuel flow on both sides of the break, preventing spills and damage. Breakaways are required on retail fuel dispensers.

Q: What size nozzle do I need?
A: Nozzle size is determined by flow rate and connection size. Standard transfer pump nozzles are typically 3/4" or 1" NPT. High-flow commercial nozzles may be 1-1/2" or larger.