0558005021 - Oxweld Style 1500 Series Propane Cutting Tip - Size 3

Precision Cutting with Alternative Fuels

The Oxweld Style 1500 Series Cutting Tip (Size #3) is a high-performance consumable engineered for industrial cutting applications utilizing alternative fuels such as Propane, Natural Gas, and Propylene. Unlike standard acetylene tips, this nozzle features a specialized two-piece construction consisting of a brass inner member with splined gas passages and a heavy-duty copper outer sleeve. This design is critical for stabilizing the flame and maximizing the preheat efficiency required for alternative gases, which burn at different velocities than acetylene.

Designed to fit standard Oxweld torches (including the C-32, C-66, and C-76 series), this Size #3 tip is calibrated for cutting mild steel plate with thicknesses ranging approximately from 1.5 inches to 2 inches. The precision-machined preheat slots ensure a uniform flame ring, allowing for rapid starts and consistent travel speeds. The separation of the inner and outer parts also facilitates thorough maintenance; operators can easily dismantle the tip to clean out slag or carbon deposits that accumulate during heavy use, thereby restoring optimal flow characteristics and extending the service life of the nozzle.

In industrial environments where propane is preferred for its economy and safety profile, the 1500 Series tip delivers the thermal intensity needed to pierce and slice through structural steel, scrap, and plate. Its robust construction resists deformation from reflected heat, making it a reliable choice for shipyards, fabrication shops, and demolition sites requiring continuous operation.