0558005075 - ESAB Oxweld 1566HS High Speed Machine Cutting Tip - Size 1-1/2

High-Performance Machine Cutting Nozzle

The ESAB 0558005075 is a premium 1566HS series cutting nozzle designed for industrial machine cutting applications. Engineered to optimize the combustion characteristics of alternate fuels, this nozzle is specifically calibrated for use with Natural Gas and Propane. The "HS" designation stands for High Speed, indicating an internal geometry that accelerates the cutting oxygen stream, allowing for travel speeds significantly higher than standard straight-bore tips. This particular unit is Size 1-1/2, making it suitable for mid-range plate thicknesses typical in structural steel fabrication and heavy manufacturing environments.

Technically, the 1566HS utilizes a two-piece construction method. The inner member is precision-machined brass with heavy preheat splines, ensuring a stable and robust preheat flame essential for maintaining ignition at high travel speeds. The outer shell is copper, chosen for its superior thermal conductivity, and finished with a durable chrome plating. This plating serves a critical functional purpose: it prevents the adhesion of molten slag and spatter, thereby maintaining the integrity of the gas orifices and extending the service life of the consumable. The divergent nozzle throat expands the cutting oxygen stream as it exits, maintaining a coherent jet that retains energy deeper into the kerf.

For facility managers and procurement specialists, the 1566HS series represents a calculated investment in efficiency. By enabling faster machine travel speeds, production throughput is increased while gas consumption per foot of cut is often reduced. The nozzle fits standard Oxweld-style machine torches, ensuring compatibility with existing equipment infrastructure. It is an essential component for automated cutting tables requiring precision, speed, and minimal downtime for tip maintenance.