0558005078 - Oxweld 1566 Series Size 4 Machine Cutting Tip for Propane/Natural Gas

High-Performance Machine Cutting with Oxweld 1566 Series

The ESAB Oxweld 1566 Series Size 4 Cutting Nozzle is a premium industrial consumable engineered specifically for machine cutting applications utilizing Natural Gas or Propane. In the demanding world of heavy fabrication and steel processing, efficiency is paramount. This nozzle is designed to deliver high-speed performance, capable of cutting through 4-inch thick steel plate at speeds ranging from 7 to 13 inches per minute. By optimizing the oxygen and fuel mixture, the 1566 series ensures a clean, precise kerf with minimal slag adhesion, reducing the need for secondary grinding or finishing operations.

One of the standout features of this nozzle is its "High Preheat" capability. Alternative fuels like Propane and Natural Gas burn at lower temperatures than Acetylene, often requiring specialized tip designs to maintain cutting speed. The 1566 Series addresses this with a heavy preheat flame configuration that brings the base metal to ignition temperature rapidly, minimizing start-up delays. This makes it an excellent choice for automated cutting tables and track burners where cycle time is critical.

Constructed as a two-piece system, the nozzle consists of an outer shell and an internal member. This design is standard for alternative fuel tips, allowing the preheat gas to expand and mix effectively before exiting the tip. It also simplifies maintenance; operators can separate the components to clean out carbon deposits or debris, significantly extending the service life of the nozzle compared to one-piece acetylene tips. With required oxygen pressures of 90 PSIG for cutting and fuel pressures of 5-10 PSIG, this nozzle is tuned for industrial power.

Key Specifications:

• Gas Compatibility: Natural Gas and Propane
• Cutting Depth: Up to 4 inches
• Design: Two-Piece, High-Speed (HS)
• Flow Rates: Oxygen 315-325 CFH, Fuel 15-20 CFH