DHC2000-1 - Detroit Torch DHC2000 #1 Air-Acetylene Heating Tip

Specialized Low-Temperature Heating for DHC2000

The Detroit Torch #1 Tip (DHC2000-1) is a specialized accessory designed to expand the versatility of the DHC2000 oxy-fuel welding system. Unlike standard welding or cutting tips that require a mixture of oxygen and fuel gas from cylinders, this unique #1 tip is engineered to operate using acetylene combined with ambient air. By utilizing the venturi effect to draw in surrounding air, it produces a significantly cooler, softer, and broader flame compared to a standard oxy-acetylene neutral flame. This design makes it an indispensable tool for applications requiring temperatures between 400°F and 900°F.

For industrial maintenance and restoration professionals, this tip offers precise thermal control on delicate substrates. The elimination of pure oxygen from the combustion mix reduces the flame intensity, preventing the accidental overheating or melting of base metals with low melting points. It is manufactured to the high tolerances expected of Detroit Torch products, ensuring a perfect seal and consistent gas flow when attached to the DHC2000 handle. This tip is strictly for heating, soldering, and brazing operations and is not suitable for fusion welding steel.

The #1 Air-Acetylene tip is particularly valuable in the automotive restoration sector for body leading—a traditional method of leveling body panels using lead filler. The soft flame allows the operator to keep the lead in a plastic state without making it too fluid or warping the underlying sheet metal. Additionally, it serves as an excellent tool for heavy-duty soft soldering applications where a propane torch might lack the necessary BTU output but an oxy-acetylene flame would be too concentrated.