66Z35 - Oxweld 1430 Series Acetylene Gouging Nozzle Size 20

Efficient Weld Removal and Edge Prep with Oxweld 1430

When you need to remove an old weld, dig out a crack, or prepare the edge of a steel plate for a J-groove or U-groove weld, the grinder isn't always your best friend. It's slow, noisy, and messy. Enter the ESAB Oxweld 1430 Series Gouging Nozzle (SKU 66Z35). This Size 20 tip is a powerhouse for oxy-acetylene gouging, allowing you to wash away metal smoothly and quickly. It transforms your standard Oxweld cutting torch into a precision grooving tool, saving you hours of grinding time on heavy equipment repair and structural fabrication jobs.

The 1430 Series is legendary among fabricators for its durability and performance. Made from a single piece of copper, it withstands the intense heat that comes from being close to the molten puddle. The tip is bent specifically to help you maintain the perfect angle of attack—low enough to wash the metal out, but high enough to keep the slag moving. Because it uses Acetylene, you get a focused, high-temperature preheat that starts the gouge instantly, giving you excellent control over the start and stop points of your groove. This is particularly useful when back-gouging the root of a weld to ensure 100% penetration on critical joints.

Using the Size 20 nozzle allows for a wider and deeper pass compared to smaller tips, making it ideal for heavier plate work. The resulting groove is clean and smooth, often ready for welding with just a quick wire brushing. Whether you are correcting a weld defect or prepping a casting, this nozzle gives you the visibility and control you need. It fits directly into popular Oxweld torches like the C-32 and C-66, so you don't need a specialized torch body to get the job done. Just swap out your cutting tip for the 66Z35, adjust your pressures, and you are ready to gouge.