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144-2 - Generic 144-2 Acetylene Cutting Tip for Airco Style Torches - 3/4 Inch Capacity

Packaging: 1 per each
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OVERVIEW

Reliable Cutting Power for Your Airco Torch

Get your torch back in action without breaking the bank with this Generic 144-2 Acetylene Cutting Tip. Designed to fit all Airco-style torches, this tip is the workhorse you need for general fabrication and repair jobs. If you are cutting 3/4-inch steel plate, the Size 2 orifice is the perfect match, giving you a clean, controlled cut every time. Whether you are working on a scrap pile, fixing heavy equipment, or fabricating structural brackets, this tip delivers the heat and precision you need.

We know that in a busy shop, consumables go fast. That's why this generic replacement is built to offer excellent value and durability. It features a medium preheat flame, which is forgiving enough to help you start cuts on steel that might not be perfectly clean—blasting through light rust and mill scale with ease. The solid copper construction stands up to the heat of daily use, ensuring a long service life if kept clean and maintained.

Installation is simple: just swap out your old, worn tip for this new 144-2, check your seating, and you are ready to light up. Remember, this tip is designed exclusively for Acetylene gas. Do not use it with Propane or Natural Gas, as the flame characteristics will be incorrect and potentially dangerous. Keep a few of these in your toolbox so you never have to stop work due to a clogged or damaged tip. It’s the smart, economical choice for welders who demand performance and value.

Why Choose This Tip?

  • Perfect Fit: Seats perfectly in your existing Airco torch handle.
  • Versatile Cutting: Handles the common 3/4" thickness range used in most shops.
  • Cost Effective: High-quality performance without the OEM price tag.
  • Easy Starts: Medium preheat helps get the puddle going quickly.
Additional Information
Brand:Generic
Item:Cutting Tip
Fuel Gas:Acetylene
Cutting Capacity:3/4"
Fits Which Torch?:All Airco
Packaging Description:1 per each
Series:144
Tip Size:2
Preheat Type:Medium
Process:Oxy-Fuel Cutting
Material:Copper Alloy
Oxygen Setting:50 psi
Fuel Setting:5 psi
Fits Which Torch:All Airco
Fuel/gas:Acetylene

INCLUDED

  • One (1) Generic 144-2 Acetylene Cutting Tip

APPLICATIONS

  • General steel fabrication and structural work
  • Automotive frame repair and modification
  • Scrap metal cutting and demolition
  • Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO)
  • Farm and agricultural equipment repair
  • Construction site steel cutting

FAQ

This tip is designed to fit all Airco style oxy-acetylene torches.

No, the 144 series is designed specifically for Acetylene. Using Propane requires a different tip design (typically two-piece) to ensure proper flame stability and safety.

The Size 2 tip is rated for cutting steel up to 3/4 inch (approx. 19mm) thick.

Medium preheat refers to the number and size of the preheat orifices. It provides a balance of heat suitable for general purpose cutting, capable of handling clean plate as well as material with some rust or scale.

No, this is a high-quality generic replacement part manufactured to meet or exceed the specifications of the original Airco 144 series.

You should use a standard tip cleaner set. Select the wire size that fits the preheat and cutting oxygen orifices for a Size 2 tip, ensuring you do not enlarge the holes while cleaning out slag or carbon.

The tip is machined from a copper alloy, chosen for its durability and high thermal conductivity to prevent overheating.

As a consumable item, it is typically warranted against manufacturing defects upon receipt, but normal wear and tear from use is not covered.