08Z86 - Oxweld 1515-19 Acetylene Gouging Nozzle

ESAB Oxweld 1515-19 Bent Gouging Nozzle (08Z86)

The ESAB 08Z86, also known as the Oxweld 1515-19, is a specialized bent gouging nozzle engineered for high-efficiency metal removal using oxy-acetylene gas. Designed to fit standard Oxweld hand cutting torches such as the C-32, C-66, C-77, and C-97, this nozzle is an essential consumable for industrial fabrication and maintenance operations requiring precise groove preparation or weld removal.

Unlike standard straight cutting tips, the 1515 series features a specific bend (typically 30 degrees) that facilitates the correct angle of attack for gouging. This ergonomic design allows the operator to hold the torch in a natural position while the high-velocity oxygen stream washes away molten metal, creating a clean, U-shaped groove. The nozzle is constructed from high-quality copper alloy, ensuring excellent thermal conductivity and resistance to the intense heat reflected during the gouging process.

The 1515-19 size is optimized for medium-duty gouging applications. It features precision-drilled preheat ports that ensure a stable and hot preheat flame, critical for rapid starts and maintaining the puddle fluidity required for smooth gouging. The internal geometry of the oxygen bore is designed to shape the cutting stream into a washing pattern rather than a piercing jet, minimizing the risk of blowing through the workpiece and maximizing control over groove depth and width.

Industrial applications for this nozzle include the removal of defective welds, back-gouging root passes to ensure full penetration welds, preparing plate edges for welding (J-grooves or U-grooves), and removing temporary attachments or lifting lugs. The ESAB 08Z86 is manufactured to strict tolerances to ensure consistent flow rates and flame characteristics, providing reliable performance in demanding shop and field environments.