16K07 - ESAB Oxweld Style 4202 Cutting Tip - Size 2 - Acetylene

Technical Overview: ESAB 16K07 Cutting Tip

The ESAB 16K07 is a high-performance cutting tip belonging to the 4202 Series, specifically engineered for oxy-acetylene cutting processes. This nozzle is manufactured to precise tolerances, ensuring compatibility with Oxweld and Purox style hand cutting torches and machine torches that utilize the standard Oxweld seating configuration. As a Size 2 tip, it is calibrated to deliver a cutting capacity of approximately 1 to 1-1/2 inches (25mm to 38mm), making it a versatile component for structural steel fabrication and general industrial maintenance.

Constructed from a single piece of high-grade copper, the 4202 series tip maximizes thermal conductivity, which is critical for maintaining a cool tip face and preventing flashback. The internal geometry features swaged gas passages that produce a stable, laminar flow of preheat gases and cutting oxygen. This specific model features 'Medium Preheat' characteristics, which provides an optimal balance between gas consumption and preheat speed, suitable for clean plate, structural beams, and pipe where heavy rust or scale is not the primary concern.

The tip's seating surface is machined to ensure a leak-proof metal-to-metal seal within the torch head, eliminating the need for gaskets. The 16K07 is designed solely for use with Acetylene fuel gas; utilizing alternative fuels such as Propane or Natural Gas with this tip geometry will result in flame instability and poor cutting performance. Operators should adhere to standard pressure settings for Size 2 acetylene tips, typically ranging from 35-45 PSI for oxygen and 5-10 PSI for fuel gas, depending on the specific torch model and hose length.