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164-3 - Airco Style 164 Series Size 3 Heavy Preheat Acetylene Tip

Packaging: 1 per each
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OVERVIEW

Reliable Airco Style Replacement for Heavy Cutting

If you are running an Airco style torch and need a reliable workhorse for your daily cutting tasks, the Airco Style 164-3 Cutting Tip is the smart choice for your consumables inventory. We know that in the welding and fabrication world, consumables are a major expense. This high-quality generic replacement gives you the cutting power you expect from the big brands without the premium price tag. It is designed to fit right into your existing Airco torch handle or cutting attachment, making it a seamless swap for your worn-out tips.

This tip is built for the real world. It features a heavy preheat design, which is a lifesaver when you are out in the field or working with scrap metal. We've all been there—trying to cut through a piece of steel that's covered in rust or old paint. A standard tip might sputter or lose the cut, but the 164-3's heavy preheat flame punches through that surface contamination to keep your cut moving smoothly. With a Size 3 orifice, you have the power to slice through steel plate up to 2 inches thick, making it versatile enough for a wide range of jobs, from demolition to structural framing.

Don't let a clogged or damaged tip slow down your production. Stock up on these durable copper tips and keep your torch running hot. Whether you are a professional ironworker, a scrap yard operator, or a shop fabricator, having a fresh 164-3 tip in your kit ensures you can tackle medium-to-heavy plate with clean, consistent results. Remember, this tip is made strictly for Acetylene gas, providing that concentrated high-heat cone that professional welders prefer for precision cutting.

Additional Information
Brand:Airco Style
Item:Cutting Tip
Fuel Gas:Acetylene
Fits Which Torch:All Airco
Cutting Capacity:2"
Packaging Description:1-per-each
Series:164
Tip Size:3
Preheat Type:Heavy Preheat
Construction:1-Piece Copper
Material:Copper Alloy
Oxygen Setting:50 psi
Fuel Setting:5 psi
Fuel/gas:Acetylene

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Airco Style 164-3 Acetylene Cutting Tip

APPLICATIONS

  • Structural steel fabrication and erection
  • Heavy equipment repair and maintenance
  • Scrap metal processing and demolition
  • Shipbuilding and marine repair
  • General industrial fabrication
  • Cutting rusted or painted steel plate

FAQ

The 164-3 tip is designed exclusively for use with Acetylene gas. It should not be used with Propane, Natural Gas, or Propylene.

A size 3 Airco style tip generally has a cutting capacity of approximately 1-1/2 inches to 2 inches of mild steel.

No, this is an Airco style tip. It fits torches that accept Airco seat styles. It is not compatible with Victor style torches.

Heavy preheat indicates that the tip has larger or more numerous preheat orifices to produce more heat, aiding in cutting dirty, rusty, or painted steel.

The Airco style 164 series is typically a one-piece copper tip, which is standard for acetylene cutting tips.

You should use a standard tip cleaner set. Carefully insert the appropriate size wire into the preheat and cutting oxygen holes to remove slag or carbon buildup.

The 164 series is a heavy preheat tip, while the 144 series is typically a standard or general-purpose preheat tip. The 164 is better for coated or dirty metals.

No, the 164-3 is a straight cutting tip. For gouging applications, you would typically need a specific gouging tip series.