Abstract: A nozzle having a nozzle casing with a whirl member positioned therein and which is pressed against the internally conical bottom of the nozzle casing. The fluid fed to nozzle bore is filtered in a filter and then passes into an annular channel. The latter contains a protective member with passage orifices which are at least as large as the passage orifices of the filter. The protective member holds back any particles detached in the filter or nozzle casing and consequently prevents clogging of whirl channels located in whirl member and of the nozzle bore. It is positioned in immediate proximity of the nozzle bore so as to trap the maximum number of particles.