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Victor MFN-1 Size 8 LP Gas Heating Nozzle for 100 Series Handles

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OVERVIEW

Maximize Your Heat with the Victor MFN-1 Size 8 Heating Tip

When you need to put serious heat into a workpiece without burning through your acetylene budget, the Victor Type MFN-1 Heating Tip Size 8 is the tool you reach for. Designed specifically for use with Propane and Natural Gas (LP gases), this multi-flame "rosebud" style tip turns your standard Victor 100 Series torch handle into a powerful heating instrument. Whether you are preheating a heavy casting before welding, bending steel bar stock, or straightening a warped frame, this tip delivers the BTUs you need with the efficiency and control you expect from Victor equipment.

One of the standout features of this model (0311-0612) is its 12-inch length. In the shop, reach matters. The extra length allows you to get the flame exactly where it needs to be—deep into a corner or across a wide flange—while keeping your hands and the torch handle further away from the radiant heat. This means you can work longer and more comfortably without overheating your gloves or equipment. The multi-flame head design spreads the heat out over a larger surface area compared to a cutting tip or welding nozzle, ensuring a soak-through heat that is essential for proper preheating and stress relieving.

Switching to LP gas for heating is a smart move for many welders, as propane is often cheaper and more readily available than acetylene. However, standard acetylene tips won't perform well with alternate fuels. The MFN-1 is engineered with the correct internal geometry to stabilize the propane flame, preventing the flame from blowing off the tip or popping back. This ensures a consistent, hot flame that gets the job done quickly. If you own a Victor 100 Series handle, adding the MFN-1 Size 8 to your kit expands your capabilities significantly, allowing you to tackle heavy heating jobs that a standard welding tip simply can't handle.

Why Welders Choose the Victor MFN-1:

  • Efficient Heating: Multi-flame design soaks heat into the metal fast.
  • Cost Savings: Optimized for affordable Propane/LP gas.
  • Safety & Comfort: 12-inch tube keeps you back from the heat zone.
  • Versatility: Perfect for bending, straightening, and preheating.
  • Reliability: Genuine Victor quality means it lasts in a tough shop environment.
Additional Information
Brand:Victor
Fuel Gas:Propane
Fits Which Handle:100 Series Torch Handle
Item:Heating Tip
Packaging Description:1-per-each
Tip Size:8
Length:12 in
Gas Type:LP Gas, Propane, Natural Gas
Series:MFN-1
Application:Heating, Preheating, Straightening

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Victor Type MFN-1 Heating Tip, Size 8

APPLICATIONS

  • Preheating heavy steel plates and castings prior to welding to prevent cracking.
  • Straightening bent structural steel, frames, and shafts using localized heat.
  • Priming and drying surfaces to remove moisture before fabrication.
  • Bending metal bars, pipes, and flat stock.
  • Removing seized nuts and bolts by thermal expansion.
  • General fabrication heating applications using LP gas.

FAQ

The Victor MFN-1 Size 8 tip is designed specifically for use with LP gases, such as Propane and Natural Gas. It is not intended for use with Acetylene.

This tip fits Victor 100 Series torch handles. It is important to verify your handle series before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.

The tip has an overall length of 12 inches, which provides extended reach and helps keep the operator away from the reflected heat.

No, this is a multi-flame heating tip (often called a rosebud) designed for heating, straightening, and priming. It is not suitable for fusion welding.

A multi-flame tip distributes heat over a wider area more evenly and rapidly than a single-flame tip, making it ideal for heating large sections of metal efficiently.

Yes, as a Size 8 heating tip, it is capable of generating significant heat output suitable for medium to heavy-duty preheating and straightening tasks.

This is a heating nozzle/tip. Depending on your specific torch handle setup, it generally screws directly into the handle or a compatible tube/mixer assembly designed for the 100 series.

Propane is generally more cost-effective for heating applications where large volumes of gas are consumed. It also has a high total heat output (BTUs) making it excellent for heating large masses of metal, although the flame temperature is slightly lower than acetylene.