Table IV

Impact of Nozzle Design on 48% Sucrose Solution Suck-Back Height

Dispense NumberaLiquid Suck-Back Height (cm)
Custom Nozzle Assembly with SpongeCustom Nozzle Assembly without Sponge1.6 mm Teflon Nozzle
13.64.95.5
24.14.46.8
33.94.67.5
43.65.19.0
54.15.15.3
Mean ± SD3.9 ± 0.34.8 ± 0.36.8 ± 1.5
  • a Pump setting: velocity 600 rpm, acceleration 125, SB setting 3 (SB3).