SC46-6 - Smith SC46-6 Heavy Duty Propane Cutting Tip, Size 6

Smith SC46-6 Rugged Duty Cutting Tip Overview

The Smith SC46-6 is a specialized, high-performance cutting tip designed for the most demanding industrial applications. Part of the renowned Smith Equipment SC46 series, this tip is engineered to operate with alternate fuel gases, specifically Propane and Natural Gas, offering a safer and often more economical alternative to acetylene for heavy heating and cutting operations. With a substantial Size 6 orifice, this tip boasts an impressive cutting capacity, capable of severing steel up to 12 inches (304mm) thick. This makes it an essential component for heavy fabrication, structural steel work, and massive demolition projects.

What sets the SC46-6 apart is its "Rugged Duty" classification. Standard cutting tips can often become clogged or damaged when working with less-than-pristine materials. This tip utilizes a robust one-piece construction designed specifically to mitigate the challenges of cutting dirty, rusty, or heavily coated metals. In scrapping and salvage operations, where base metals are often covered in paint, primer, or corrosion, the SC46-6 maintains a stable preheat flame and powerful cutting oxygen stream. Furthermore, the design is optimized to withstand excessive reflected heat, a common hazard when piercing or cutting into deep cavities and heavy scrap piles, ensuring longevity and consistent performance where other tips might overheat or flash back.

Compatibility is a key feature of the Smith ecosystem. The SC46-6 is designed to fit a broad array of Smith Equipment handles and attachments, including the DG200 and SC200 Series Cutting Attachments, all Smith SC and DG Series Hand Torches, and all Smith Machine Cutting Torches. This versatility allows users to integrate this heavy-duty tip into their existing manual or automated cutting setups without the need for specialized adapters. By leveraging the high BTU output of propane or natural gas for preheating heavy sections, the SC46-6 delivers deep, penetrating heat required for starting cuts on thick plate, while the precision-engineered oxygen bore ensures a clean, straight cut through the workpiece.