0330-0344 - Victor Size 2 Type 244 Propane Bulkhead Cutting Tip

Specialized Victor 2-1-244 Cutting Tip for Bulkhead and Rivet Applications

The Victor 0330-0344, also known as the 2-1-244 Cutting Tip, is a highly specialized consumable designed for precision industrial applications involving Propane or Natural Gas. Part of the Victor 244 Series, this tip is engineered with a unique geometry that facilitates cutting extremely close to bulkheads and effectively washing rivets. Unlike standard general-purpose tips, the Type 244 profile allows the operator to maintain the correct standoff distance and flame angle even in restricted spaces, making it an essential tool for shipyards, structural steel repair, and heavy fabrication environments.

This Size 2 tip offers a robust cutting range for materials between 1 inch and 1-1/2 inches thick. It features a one-piece construction, common among Victor's alternative fuel tips, which enhances durability and heat dissipation during prolonged use. The tip operates efficiently with a cutting oxygen pressure range of 35 to 45 PSIG and a fuel pressure of 3 to 8 PSIG. The preheat oxygen requirements are versatile, accommodating a wide pressure range (44-240 PSIG) to ensure rapid starts and consistent preheat flames even in windy or challenging conditions.

Technical specifications indicate a cutting speed of approximately 12 to 18 inches per minute, depending on the specific thickness of the steel and the operator's proficiency. The 2-1-244 is a Series 1 tip, meaning it is compatible with standard heavy-duty Victor torches that accept this series style. By utilizing Propane or Natural Gas, this tip provides a cost-effective solution for gouging and washing operations where the high intensity of acetylene is not strictly required, or where alternative fuels are preferred for safety and availability.

Professionals rely on the Victor 0330-0344 for its consistency and specific application focus. Whether removing rivets from a bridge beam or trimming plating flush against a bulkhead, this tip delivers the control necessary to remove material without gouging the substrate or damaging adjacent structures. It represents the quality and engineering excellence synonymous with the Victor brand.