0330-0116 - Victor Size 8 Type 118 Acetylene Gouging & Scarfing Tip

Remove Metal Fast with the Victor 8-1-118

When you need to wash a rivet, gouge out an old weld, or scarf a surface defect, a standard cutting tip just won't cut it—literally. You need the Victor 8-1-118 Acetylene Gouging Tip. This isn't for slicing steel plates in half; it's designed to wash metal away from the surface. Whether you are prepping a joint for a critical weld or removing a seized rivet without destroying the beam behind it, this Size 8 tip gives you the control and power you need to get the job done right.

Victor is the gold standard in oxy-fuel equipment, and this tip shows why. The flame characteristics are perfectly tuned for scarfing and deseaming. The preheat flames bring the steel to ignition temperature almost instantly, and the low-velocity oxygen stream washes the molten metal away smoothly. This gives you a clean, U-shaped groove that is often ready for welding with minimal cleanup. It’s a huge time-saver compared to grinding or carbon arc gouging in certain environments, especially where noise or carbon pickup is a concern.

This tip fits your standard Victor heavy-duty torch (like the Journeyman series). It's built tough to withstand the intense heat reflected back during gouging operations. If your shop handles structural repairs, heavy equipment maintenance, or extensive weld prep, keeping a few 1-118 tips in your kit is a no-brainer. It turns your cutting torch into a precision metal-removal tool.

Why Choose the Type 118?

• Precision Removal: Wash away rivets and bolts without damaging the base plate.
• Clean Grooves: Create consistent gouges for weld repairs.
• Victor Durability: Solid construction resists heat and wear better than generic alternatives.
• Acetylene Power: Uses the hottest fuel gas for rapid starts and fast travel speeds.