164-1 - 164-1 Heavy Preheat Acetylene Cutting Tip, Size 1, Airco Style

High-Performance Airco Style 164-1 Cutting Tip

The Generic 164-1 Cutting Tip is a premium-quality replacement consumable designed for industrial oxy-acetylene cutting applications. Engineered to be fully compatible with Airco style torches, this tip belongs to the 164 series, which is renowned for its "heavy preheat" capability. Unlike standard general-purpose tips (such as the 144 series), the 164 series is specifically constructed to handle adverse cutting conditions. The tip features a robust one-piece copper design that withstands high heat reflection, ensuring durability and longevity even in demanding environments.

This specific model is a Size 1, which typically accommodates cutting steel thicknesses ranging from approximately 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch. The defining feature of the 164-1 is its heavy preheat flame pattern. By delivering a higher volume of preheat flames around the cutting oxygen stream, this tip excels at maintaining ignition on steel plates that are covered in rust, scale, primer, or paint. This makes it an indispensable tool for scrap yards, demolition crews, and maintenance repair operations (MRO) where surface preparation is not always feasible before cutting.

The internal geometry of the tip is precision-machined to ensure a stable, consistent flame and a clean cutting oxygen stream. The seating surface is designed with the standard Airco flat seat configuration, ensuring a leak-proof seal when tightened correctly into the torch head. Proper gas mixing and flow are critical for safety and performance; this generic replacement meets strict manufacturing tolerances to provide performance comparable to OEM parts at a fraction of the cost. Operators should always ensure they are using Acetylene gas with this specific tip, as the internal porting is not designed for alternative fuels like Propane or Propylene.

Installation is straightforward for anyone familiar with Airco style equipment. The tip simply seats into the torch head and is secured by the tip nut. Regular maintenance, including cleaning the preheat orifices and the cutting oxygen bore with a suitable tip cleaner, will extend the service life of the nozzle and maintain cut quality. Whether you are fabricating structural steel or dismantling old machinery, the 164-1 offers the thermal intensity required to get the job done efficiently.