{"id":1757485,"date":"2021-03-10T23:46:51","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T04:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weldershelper.com\/shop\/unfiltered-stock-code\/unfiltered-stock-code-plasma-accessories\/w-17-150-0-a-mf-head\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T11:13:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T16:13:25","slug":"w-17-150-0-a-mf-head","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/shop\/oxy-fuel-equipment\/cutting-torches-handles-outfits\/w-17-150-0-a-mf-head\/","title":{"rendered":"ESAB Purox W-17 Style Multi-Flame Heating Head #150 (Oxy-Acetylene)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Precision Heating for Purox W-17 Systems<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>ESAB Purox Style W-17 Multi-Flame Heating Head (Part #11X24)<\/strong> is a specialized accessory designed to expand the capabilities of the classic Purox W-17 welding torch handle. Engineered for professional industrial environments, this heating head\u2014commonly referred to as a &#8220;rosebud&#8221;\u2014allows operators to perform high-intensity heating applications using their existing oxy-acetylene equipment. By distributing the flame across multiple orifices, the #150 size head delivers a broad, consistent heat zone, making it superior to single-point welding tips for tasks requiring thermal saturation.<\/p>\n<h3>Technical Construction and Performance<\/h3>\n<p>Manufactured to ESAB&#8217;s rigorous standards, the 11X24 heating head features a heavy-duty copper construction. Copper is utilized for its exceptional thermal conductivity, which helps dissipate heat away from the tip face, reducing the risk of flashback and extending the service life of the consumable. The multi-flame design is calibrated for <strong>Oxy-Acetylene<\/strong> gas, ensuring a stable flame profile that resists popping when used within the correct pressure parameters. The #150 size designation indicates a medium-to-heavy heating capacity, suitable for working with thicker sections of steel where rapid temperature elevation is required.<\/p>\n<h3>Versatile Industrial Applications<\/h3>\n<p>This heating head is an essential tool for MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) professionals and fabricators. It is specifically engineered for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Preheating:<\/strong> Raising the temperature of base metals prior to welding to reduce cooling rates and prevent cracking, particularly in high-carbon steels or thick plates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Straightening and Bending:<\/strong> Applying localized heat to malleable metals to correct structural deformations or form components into desired shapes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brazing:<\/strong> Providing the widespread heat necessary to flow brazing filler metals into joints effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By attaching directly to the W-17 handle, users can switch between welding and heating tasks efficiently, maximizing the utility of their torch station.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Precision Heating for Purox W-17 Systems The ESAB Purox Style W-17 Multi-Flame Heating Head (Part #11X24) is a specialized accessory designed to expand the capabilities of the classic Purox W-17 welding torch handle. Engineered for professional industrial environments, this heating head\u2014commonly referred to as a &#8220;rosebud&#8221;\u2014allows operators to perform high-intensity heating applications using their existing&#8230; <a class=\"view-article btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/shop\/oxy-fuel-equipment\/cutting-torches-handles-outfits\/w-17-150-0-a-mf-head\/\">View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[2031,2030],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1757485","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","5":"product_cat-cutting-torches-handles-outfits","6":"product_cat-oxy-fuel-equipment","7":"pa_application-bending","8":"pa_application-heating","9":"pa_application-straightening","10":"pa_brand-esab","11":"pa_fuel-gas-acetylene","12":"pa_item-accessory","13":"pa_packaging-description-1-per-ea-2","14":"pa_packaging-description-pack-of-1","15":"pa_size-32499","17":"first","18":"onbackorder","19":"taxable","20":"shipping-taxable","21":"purchasable","22":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1757485","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1757485"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1757485"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1757485"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1757485"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}