ZTIP1061 - Koike 106 Series Propane Cutting Tip Size 1

Technical Overview of the Koike 106 Series Size 1 Tip

The Koike 106 Series Size 1 Cutting Tip is a specialized consumable designed for oxy-fuel cutting applications utilizing Propane or LPG as the fuel gas. Engineered with a 2-piece construction, this tip separates the preheat gas mixing from the cutting oxygen stream, optimizing the combustion characteristics required for alternative fuels. The Size 1 configuration is specifically calibrated for cutting mild steel plates with a thickness of 1/2 inch (approximately 12.7 mm).

Operational parameters for this tip are precise to ensure safety and cut quality. It requires a cutting oxygen pressure of 40 PSIG and a fuel gas pressure of approximately 2.8 PSIG. The low fuel pressure requirement is typical of injector or positive pressure style torches designed for propane. The tip features a chrome finish which not only provides corrosion resistance but also helps in reducing the adherence of spatter during the cutting process, thereby extending the service life of the nozzle.

This tip is compatible with torches that accept the standard Koike 106 style seating. The internal geometry is machined to tight tolerances to produce a stable preheat flame and a coherent cutting oxygen stream, resulting in narrow kerf widths and minimal slag accumulation on the bottom edge of the cut. It is an essential component for fabricators transitioning from acetylene to propane for cost savings without sacrificing cut quality on medium-gauge materials.