CS1384 - Victor Cutskill CS1384 Airco Style 138-4 Acetylene Cutting Tip, Size 4

Technical Overview: Victor Cutskill CS1384 Airco Style Tip

The Victor Cutskill CS1384 is a premium-quality replacement cutting tip engineered to replicate the performance of the Airco 138-4 series. Designed for professional welders and fabricators, this Size 4 tip is capable of severing steel plates up to 2-1/2 inches (64 mm) thick. It is strictly for use with Acetylene fuel gas, leveraging the high BTU output of acetylene to provide a focused preheat and a powerful oxygen cutting stream. This tip is an essential consumable for anyone operating Airco-style hand or machine torches who requires reliable performance at a competitive price point.

Operational Specifications

To achieve optimal cut quality and maximize the lifespan of the tip, adherence to recommended pressure settings is critical. The CS1384 operates best with an Oxygen pressure of 50 PSIG and a Fuel pressure of 3 PSIG. Under these parameters, operators can expect a travel speed of approximately 8 to 10 inches per minute. The tip is designed for light to medium preheat duties, which is ideal for clean plate cutting where excessive heat input might cause warping or edge melting. The one-piece copper construction ensures efficient heat dissipation, reducing the risk of tip overheating during prolonged cuts.

Compatibility and Applications

This tip is fully compatible with the Airco 138 series seating system. It fits a wide range of Airco-style cutting attachments and straight torches commonly found in the industry. Its versatility allows it to be used effectively in:

• Hand Cutting: For demolition, structural modification, and general fabrication.
• Machine Cutting: For precise straight-line or contour cutting on track burners.
• Sheet Metal & Plate: specifically suited for medium-heavy plate work (2.5" range).

Maintenance and Care

Like all acetylene cutting tips, the CS1384 requires regular maintenance to ensure safety and performance. The flat seating surface must be kept clean and free of nicks to maintain a gas-tight seal. The preheat orifices and the central cutting oxygen bore should be cleaned regularly with a tip cleaner sized for a #4 tip to prevent flow restrictions and flame distortion. Using the Victor Cutskill CS1384 ensures you are using a product backed by Victor's manufacturing expertise, providing a dependable flame structure and consistent cut quality that generic unbranded tips often fail to deliver.