CS1443 - Victor CutSkill Airco Style 144 Size 3 Acetylene Cutting Tip

Victor CutSkill CS1443: Precision Airco Style Replacement

The Victor CutSkill CS1443 is a high-quality replacement cutting tip designed to fit Airco style torches that utilize the 144 series seating configuration. Engineered for professional industrial environments, this tip provides a reliable solution for oxy-acetylene cutting operations. As part of the Victor CutSkill line, it combines the manufacturing expertise of a leading global brand with a value-oriented design, making it an ideal choice for MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) inventories, fabrication shops, and scrap yards.

This specific model is a Size 3 tip. In the context of the 144 series, a size 3 orifice is typically rated for cutting mild steel ranging from approximately 2 inches to 2-1/2 inches in thickness. This makes it a heavy-duty consumable suitable for structural steel dismantling, thick plate processing, and general heavy fabrication. The tip geometry is precision-machined from durable copper alloy, ensuring excellent heat dissipation and resistance to spatter adhesion, which prolongs the service life of the consumable under thermal stress.

Technical Compatibility and Performance

The CS1443 is strictly designed for use with Acetylene gas. Acetylene provides the highest flame temperature of all fuel gases, allowing for rapid preheating and fast piercing times. Users must ensure their torch equipment is rated for acetylene and that the correct pressures are set at the regulator to match the flow requirements of a size 3 orifice. Using this tip with alternative fuel gases like Propane or Propylene is not recommended, as the port design is optimized for the burning velocity of acetylene.

Installation is straightforward for operators familiar with Airco style equipment. The tip features the standard Airco seating surface, ensuring a leak-proof seal when tightened correctly into the torch head. Regular maintenance, including the use of a tip cleaner to remove carbon deposits and slag from the preheat and cutting oxygen ports, will ensure the tip maintains a neutral flame and a clean cutting stream throughout its lifespan.