CSGPNP1 - Victor Style GPN Size 1 Propane Cutting Tip

Technical Overview: Victor Style GPN-P-1 Cutting Tip

The Victor Style GPN-P-1 Chrome Plated Propane Cutting Tip is a precision-engineered consumable designed for industrial oxy-fuel cutting applications utilizing alternate fuels. Specifically calibrated for Propane and Natural Gas, this GPN series tip features a Size 1 orifice, making it optimal for cutting mild steel ranging from approximately 3/4 inch (19mm) to 1 inch (25mm) in thickness. Unlike acetylene tips, which are typically one-piece, this tip utilizes a two-piece construction consisting of a brass inner member with splines and a copper or chrome-plated outer shell. This design creates a recess at the tip end, which is critical for anchoring the flame when using slower-burning fuel gases like propane, preventing flame blow-off and ensuring consistent preheat distribution.

The exterior of the tip is finished with a durable chrome plating. In high-heat environments, chrome offers significant advantages over bare copper; it reflects radiant heat more effectively, keeping the tip cooler during prolonged cuts, and provides a slick surface that resists the adhesion of molten slag and spatter. This results in less downtime for cleaning and a longer overall service life of the consumable. The internal splines are machined to tight tolerances to ensure a uniform preheat flame pattern, which is essential for maintaining a square edge and reducing kerf width during the cutting process.

This tip is fully compatible with standard Victor-style cutting attachments and hand torches (such as the CA2460 or 315FC series). It is an essential component for fabricators transitioning from acetylene to propane for cost savings or safety reasons, providing the necessary flame characteristics to achieve high-quality cuts without the carbon soot associated with other fuels. Proper gas pressure settings should be observed according to standard cutting charts for Size 1 GPN tips to maximize efficiency and safety.