1-118-2 - Victor Style 1-118-2 Acetylene Gouging Tip, Size 2

Precision Gouging for Industrial Applications

The Victor Style 1-118-2 Acetylene Gouging Tip is a specialized oxy-fuel consumable designed for heavy-duty metal removal tasks. Unlike standard cutting tips that are engineered to pierce and sever materials, the 1-118 series features a geometry specifically optimized for gouging, scarfing, and deseaming. This Size 2 tip is an essential tool for fabricators and maintenance professionals who require a controlled method for removing defective welds, preparing U-grooves for joint welding, or washing away rivet heads without damaging the base material.

Engineered to fit Victor 300 Series torch handles and cutting attachments, this tip ensures broad compatibility with one of the most common torch platforms in the industry. The tip is manufactured from high-quality copper alloy, ensuring excellent thermal conductivity which helps dissipate the intense reflected heat generated during the gouging process. The internal geometry is precision-drilled to provide a stable, concentric flame pattern. This specific model is designed exclusively for use with Acetylene gas, utilizing a medium preheat configuration that balances quick start times with the ability to maintain a fluid puddle as the torch moves along the workpiece.

The 1-118-2 is particularly effective in structural steel fabrication and shipyards where weld preparation is critical. By angling the torch correctly, the operator can wash molten metal away smoothly, leaving a clean groove that often requires minimal grinding before re-welding. The tip's seating surfaces are machined to tight tolerances to ensure a leak-proof seal within the torch head, mitigating safety risks associated with backfires or flashbacks. Whether used for maintenance repair operations (MRO) or production fabrication, this generic replacement part offers professional-grade performance and reliability.