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1420-0086 - Victor RT-57 Regulator Seat Reamer Tool

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OVERVIEW

Professional Regulator Maintenance with the Victor RT-57 Repair Tool

The Victor RT-57 Repair Tool (1420-0086) is a specialized service instrument designed for the professional maintenance and repair of Victor gas regulators. In the world of oxy-fuel cutting and welding, the integrity of your pressure regulator is paramount for both safety and performance. Over time, the internal high-pressure seat of a regulator can become worn, scratched, or pitted due to debris or normal usage. This damage often leads to "creep," where the delivery pressure rises when the torch valves are closed, or general leakage that compromises the efficiency of your gas delivery system.

This precision-engineered reamer tool allows qualified technicians to resurface the nozzle seat area within the regulator body. By carefully removing a microscopic layer of material, the RT-57 restores a smooth, flat surface, ensuring a perfect seal with the new seat assembly. This process is a critical step in a comprehensive regulator rebuild, allowing you to salvage regulator bodies that might otherwise be discarded. Manufactured from high-quality hardened steel, the RT-57 is built to maintain its cutting edge through repeated uses, making it a staple in any certified repair shop's toolkit.

At Josef Gas, we understand that proper tooling is the backbone of reliable equipment service. The Victor RT-57 is specifically calibrated for Victor equipment, ensuring that the reaming process does not alter the geometry of the regulator beyond operational tolerances. Whether you are servicing heavy-duty industrial regulators or standard shop equipment, this tool provides the accuracy needed to return your apparatus to factory specifications.

Key Applications

  • Regulator Rebuilding: Essential for the disassembly and refurbishment of Victor pressure regulators.
  • Leak Correction: Fixes issues related to damaged seating surfaces that cause gas creep.
  • Preventative Maintenance: Used during scheduled overhauls to ensure long-term reliability.
Additional Information
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea, pack of 1
Product Type:Regulator Repair Tool, Seat Reamer
Compatibility:Victor Regulators
Material:Hardened Steel
Application:Equipment Maintenance, Resurfacing Regulator Seats
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Product Type:Regulator Repair Tool, Seat Reamer
Compatibility:Victor Regulators
Material:Hardened Steel
Application:Resurfacing Regulator Seats, Equipment Maintenance
Brand:Victor
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea

INCLUDED

  • (1) RT-57 Repair Tool

APPLICATIONS

  • Resurfacing high-pressure regulator seats
  • Repairing regulator creep and internal leaks
  • General oxy-fuel equipment maintenance
  • Professional gas apparatus refurbishment

FAQ

The RT-57 is a reamer tool used to resurface the high-pressure seat area inside a Victor regulator body to correct leaks and pressure creep.

No, the RT-57 is specifically designed for the internal geometry of Victor-style regulators. Using it on other brands may damage the equipment.

If your regulator is experiencing 'creep' (pressure rising when not in use) or leaking internally, the seat surface may be scratched or pitted and needs resurfacing.

Regulator repair involves high-pressure gas systems and should generally be performed by qualified or certified repair technicians to ensure safety.

It is manufactured from hardened steel to maintain a sharp cutting edge and ensure durability during the reaming process.

No, this tool prepares the metal surface of the regulator body. You will still need to install a new seat assembly (soft part) after resurfacing.

Symptoms include the low-pressure gauge needle continuing to rise after the torch valves are closed, or gas leaking through the relief valve.

It fits many common Victor industrial regulators, but you should verify compatibility with your specific model series in the service manual.