CS11081 - Victor CutSkill 1-108-1 Acetylene Boiler Tube Cutting Tip Size 1

Victor 1-108-1: Precision Boiler Tube Removal

The Victor CS11081 (Style 1-108-1) is the definitive cutting tip for welders and boilermakers tasked with tube removal operations. This Size 1 Acetylene tip is engineered with a specific geometry that sets it apart from general-purpose cutting consumables. The defining feature of the 108 Series is its short length. This design is not a cosmetic choice but a functional necessity; it permits the insertion of the torch head and tip directly into the boiler tube. This capability is essential for cutting tubes from the inside out, allowing for their removal without damaging the tube sheet or header.

Technical Specifications & Performance
Optimized for Acetylene gas, the CS11081 delivers the high flame temperature and focused preheat required for rapid piercing and cutting of steel tubes. The Size 1 orifice is rated for a material thickness of approximately 3/4 inch (19mm), covering the wall thickness of most standard industrial boiler tubes. The preheat holes are arranged to ensure uniform heating around the cut path, even in the confined environment of a tube interior where gas flow dynamics can be challenging. The tip seats securely into Victor heavy-duty heads, ensuring a leak-proof connection that maintains stable gas pressures during operation.

Compatibility & Setup
This tip is designed for use with Victor's heavy-duty equipment ecosystem. It fits directly onto straight torches like the ST2600FC, ST100FC, ST900FC, and HC1200C, as well as machine torches like the MT200 and MT300. For manual operations using combination torches, it pairs with the CA2460 (90 degree), CA2461 (75 degree), and CA2462 (180 degree) cutting attachments mounted on 315FC or H315FC handles. This broad compatibility ensures that you can utilize your existing heavy-duty Victor rig for specialized boiler work simply by swapping the tip.

Operational Tips
When using the 1-108-1 for boiler tube removal, ensure your oxygen and acetylene pressures are set according to the tip chart for a Size 1 tip to prevent backfires, which are a higher risk in confined space cutting. The short standoff distance requires a steady hand to maintain the proper preheat cone placement relative to the tube wall. The CS11081 is built to withstand the harsh thermal feedback of internal cutting, but regular inspection of the seating surfaces and orifice is recommended to maintain peak performance and safety.