0331-0035 - Victor Type 118 Acetylene Gouging & Scarfing Tip, Size 2

Victor 0331-0035 Type 118 Acetylene Cutting and Gouging Tip

The Victor 0331-0035 is a specialized Type 118 cutting tip designed specifically for heavy-duty industrial applications involving material removal rather than standard through-cutting. Classified as a Size 2 tip, it is engineered to operate with Acetylene gas and is compatible with Victor's professional 300 Series torch handles and cutting attachments. This tip is distinct from standard cutting nozzles due to its specific geometry intended for deseaming, scarfing, gouging, and rivet washing. It allows operators to effectively wash away rivets, prepare weld seams, or remove defective welds with precision and control.

Technically, the Type 118 Size 2 tip operates within a specific pressure range to maintain a stable and effective flame. The manufacturer specifies an Acetylene gas pressure of 3-7 PSIG and a Cutting Oxygen pressure of 40-45 PSIG. Additionally, the Preheat Oxygen pressure should be maintained between 4-12 PSIG. Gas consumption rates are critical for planning industrial operations; this tip consumes approximately 12-18 cfh of Acetylene and has a total Oxygen consumption of 150-160 cfh, with preheat oxygen accounting for 13-20 cfh. These specifications ensure that the tip delivers the necessary heat input and oxygen stream velocity required for gouging operations on steel up to 1-1/2 inches in depth or thickness.

Constructed from high-quality brass, the 0331-0035 is built to withstand the high thermal stresses associated with gouging and scarfing. The tip features a round orifice configuration optimized for the specific flow dynamics of acetylene. It serves as a critical consumable for fabricators in structural steel, shipyards, and general repair industries where surface preparation and metal removal are daily requirements. By utilizing genuine Victor parts, users ensure proper seating within the torch head, preventing dangerous leaks and ensuring the flame characteristics match the equipment's design parameters.