998778 - ESAB 2000-A Oxy-Acetylene Rosebud Heating Tip for WH-4200

Heavy-Duty Industrial Heating with ESAB

The ESAB Oxy-Acetylene Heating Head #200 (Model 2000-A) is a premium-grade heating solution designed for professional fabricators and industrial maintenance teams. Engineered to deliver a massive, concentrated heat output, this multi-flame "rosebud" tip is an essential accessory for heavy-duty metalworking tasks. Whether you are preheating thick steel plates before welding, bending structural beams, or performing flame straightening on warped components, the #200 heating head provides the thermal energy required to get the job done efficiently.

Constructed from high-quality copper alloys, this heating head is built to withstand the intense thermal cycles inherent in oxy-fuel heating. The multi-flame design features a cluster of precision-drilled orifices that produce a broad, soft flame. This configuration ensures even heat distribution across a larger surface area compared to single-point welding tips, reducing the risk of localized overheating or melting while maximizing heat soak. This is particularly critical in applications like hydrogen bake-outs or pre-heating high-tensile steels where uniform temperature control is paramount.

Designed specifically for use with Acetylene fuel gas, this tip leverages the high flame temperature and heat transfer properties of oxy-acetylene mixtures. It is engineered to fit the ESAB WH-4200 torch handle, ensuring a secure, leak-free connection that promotes safety and performance. Users must ensure they have adequate acetylene supply (often requiring manifolded cylinders) to support the withdrawal rate of this large-capacity tip, preventing solvent withdrawal from the cylinder.

Key Applications

• Preheating: Raising the temperature of base metals to prevent cracking and ensure proper weld penetration.


• Bending and Forming: Softening steel pipes, bars, and plates for manual or mechanical shaping.


• Flame Straightening: Correcting distortion in welded structures through strategic heating patterns.


• Shrinking: Fitting bearings or other interference-fit components through thermal expansion/contraction.

Invest in the ESAB #200 Heating Head for reliable, high-performance heating that stands up to the rigors of the workshop environment.