CS24500 - Victor Cutskill 245-00 Propane Cutting Tip for Airco Torches

Technical Overview of the Victor Cutskill CS24500

The Victor Cutskill CS24500 is a precision-engineered replacement cutting tip designed to fit Airco style torches. This specific model corresponds to the industry-standard 245 series, size 00, which is explicitly configured for use with alternative fuels such as Propane and Natural Gas. Unlike single-piece acetylene tips, the CS24500 utilizes a two-piece construction consisting of a brass inner member with splines and a copper outer shell. This design is critical for alternative fuels, as it creates a recess at the tip end to anchor the flame, preventing blow-off and ensuring a stable preheat even under varying pressure conditions.

With a drill size of 69, this size 00 tip is calibrated for fine, detailed work on thinner materials, typically ranging up to 1/4 inch in thickness. The medium preheat setting provides sufficient thermal energy to bring the base metal to kindling temperature rapidly without overheating the workpiece, which is particularly important when working with lighter gauges to minimize warping. The tip operates effectively within standard pressure ranges for propane cutting, delivering a clean kerf and reduced slag adhesion compared to generic alternatives.

Operators will appreciate the consistency of the flame pattern provided by the precision-machined splines. The separation of the preheat gases from the cutting oxygen stream until the point of ignition ensures safety and efficiency. This tip is an essential consumable for fabrication shops, scrap yards, and maintenance departments that utilize Airco equipment and have standardized on propane or natural gas for their cutting operations due to cost or availability benefits.