0330-0014 - Victor Size 8 Type 101 Acetylene Cutting Tip for 12-Inch Steel

Victor 8-1-101 Cutting Tip Technical Overview

The Victor 8-1-101 (SKU: 0330-0014) is a high-capacity, heavy-duty cutting tip engineered for industrial oxy-acetylene applications. Belonging to the Series 1, Type 101 family, this Size 8 tip is specifically designed to handle material thicknesses of up to 12 inches (approximately 300 mm). It features a one-piece construction, a hallmark of Victor's acetylene consumables, which integrates the preheat and cutting oxygen paths into a solid brass alloy body. This design ensures optimal thermal conductivity and durability under the high-heat conditions generated during prolonged heavy cutting operations.

Technically, the 8-1-101 requires precise gas pressure settings to maintain a stable flame and efficient cut. The manufacturer specifies a cutting oxygen pressure range of 45 to 55 PSIG and a preheat oxygen pressure of 20 to 35 PSIG. The acetylene fuel gas should be regulated between 10 and 15 PSIG. When operated within these parameters, the tip achieves a cutting speed of approximately 3 to 5 inches per minute. The physical dimensions of the tip (0.8 x 0.8 x 3.2 inches) allow it to fit standard Victor heavy-duty torch handles, such as the 300 series, ensuring broad compatibility with existing industrial equipment.

The tip utilizes a double-seated design to ensure a secure, gas-tight fit within the torch head, minimizing the risk of backfires or leaks. The preheat flames are arranged to provide uniform heat distribution, essential for initiating cuts on thick steel plates and maintaining the reaction temperature throughout the depth of the cut. This specific model is ideal for structural steel fabrication, scrap yards, and heavy equipment repair where deep penetration cutting is required.