CS1644 - Victor Cutskill 164-4 Acetylene Cutting Tip for Airco Torches

Precision Engineering for Heavy Preheat Applications

The Victor Cutskill CS1644 Airco Style 164-4 Cutting Tip is a premium-quality consumable designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial metal cutting. Engineered as a direct replacement for Airco 164 series tips, this G-Series component is specifically calibrated for use with Acetylene gas. It stands out in the market due to its "heavy preheat" configuration, which allows operators to bring the base metal to ignition temperature more rapidly, reducing dwell time and increasing overall productivity, especially when working with thicker carbon steel plates.

With a substantial cutting capacity of 2-1/2 inches, the CS1644 is a versatile tool for fabrication shops, scrap yards, and maintenance departments. The tip features a precision-drilled orifice with a drill size of 50, ensuring a stable and focused cutting stream. To achieve optimal performance, the manufacturer recommends an oxygen pressure setting of 50 PSIG and an acetylene pressure of 3 PSIG. These parameters allow the tip to maintain a cutting speed of 9 to 13 inches per minute, balancing speed with cut quality to minimize slag accumulation and the need for secondary grinding.

Victor's Cutskill line is renowned for delivering professional-grade reliability at a competitive price point. The CS1644 is manufactured to strict tolerances, ensuring a perfect seal with Airco style torches. This compatibility eliminates leaks and potential safety hazards associated with ill-fitting consumables. The one-piece copper alloy construction provides superior heat dissipation, prolonging the life of the tip even under high-duty cycles. Whether you are performing structural steel work or general repairs, this tip delivers the consistency required for high-quality oxy-fuel cutting.

Proper maintenance of the CS1644 involves regular inspection of the seating surfaces and cleaning of the orifices using the correct tip cleaners. Because this tip is designed for heavy preheat, it is particularly effective on dirty or rusted surfaces where standard tips might struggle to maintain the preheat flame. By choosing the Victor Cutskill CS1644, you are investing in a product that combines the legacy of Victor's gas equipment expertise with the specific functional requirements of Airco style equipment.