0717-0009 - Victor Regulator Inlet Filter Screen Replacement

Keep Your Regulator Running Safe and Smooth

If you are noticing your regulator pressure creeping up when you aren't cutting, or if you are rebuilding an old Victor torch rig, the Victor 0717-0009 Filter Screen is the part you need. This little piece of sintered bronze is the bouncer for your regulator—it stops dirt, rust, and tank scale from getting inside and trashing your gear. Gas cylinders aren't always as clean as we'd like them to be; sometimes they have dust or metal shavings inside the valve. Without this filter screen in place, that junk shoots straight into your regulator's seat at high pressure.

When dirt hits the soft seat of a regulator, it creates a gap that gas can leak through. This causes "creep," where the gauge needle keeps climbing even when your torch is off. That is a dangerous situation that can blow diaphragms or hoses. Swapping out your filter screen is cheap insurance against ruining a several-hundred-dollar regulator. This genuine Victor part fits perfectly inside the inlet nipple (the part that screws into the tank) of your Victor equipment. It is designed to handle the high pressure of oxygen, acetylene, and shielding gas tanks without collapsing.

Don't skip this part during a rebuild. If your old one looks black, crushed, or missing, put a new 0717-0009 in immediately. It takes seconds to install but adds years to the life of your tool. Whether you are running a heavy-duty cutting torch or a precision TIG setup, clean gas flow is the secret to consistent work. Keep a few of these in your toolbox so you aren't stuck waiting on parts when a dirty tank clogs up your flow. Trust genuine Victor parts to keep your shop safe and your flame steady.