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0740-0151 - Victor 0740-0151 High Pressure Seat Assembly for SR 450/460 Regulators

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OVERVIEW

Keep Your Victor Regulator Running Like New

Is your heavy-duty Victor regulator acting up? If you notice the pressure gauge creeping up after you've stopped cutting, or if the regulator makes a strange humming or vibration noise during use, it's likely time to replace the seat assembly. The Victor 0740-0151 Seat & Stem Assembly is the genuine replacement part you need to fix these common issues and get back to work safely. A leaking or creeping regulator isn't just an annoyance—it's a safety hazard that can blow hoses or damage your torch. Swapping out the old, worn-out seat for this brand-new OEM part is the best way to protect your gear and yourself.

Designed for the workhorses of the welding industry, this seat assembly fits the legendary Victor SR 450, SR 460, and SR 700 series regulators. These are the big, heavy-brass regulators found on rig trucks, in shipyards, and in fabrication shops everywhere. Because these regulators handle high pressures and high flow rates, the internal seat takes a beating over time. The 0740-0151 is built to withstand that punishment, using durable materials that seal tight and resist wear. Don't trust your safety to cheap knock-offs; this is the exact part Victor put in the regulator when it was built.

Repairing your regulator is often much cheaper than buying a new one, especially when you are dealing with high-end equipment like the SR 450 series. By installing a new seat and stem assembly, you are essentially giving your regulator a new lease on life. The repair restores that crisp, steady flame adjustment you expect from Victor equipment. It eliminates the frustration of constantly readjusting your pressure knob and ensures that when you set your PSI, it stays there.

Why Choose Genuine Victor Parts?

When you are dealing with compressed gases like Oxygen and Acetylene, fit and finish matter. Genuine Victor parts are machined to tight tolerances to ensure they seat perfectly inside the regulator body. This assembly comes ready to install, combining the stem and the sealing material into one unit, so you don't have to fiddle with small components. Keep a spare in your toolbox so a blown seat never shuts down your job site.

Additional Information
Brand:Victor
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
Product Type:Seat & Stem Assembly
Compatible Series:SR 450, SR 460, SR 700, VTS 450, VTS 460
Part Type:High Pressure Seat Assembly
Application:Regulator Repair, Maintenance

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Seat & Stem Assembly (0740-0151)

APPLICATIONS

  • Repairing Victor SR 450, SR 460, and SR 700 series regulators
  • Fixing regulator pressure creep (rising delivery pressure)
  • Resolving regulator humming or vibration issues
  • Routine maintenance of heavy-duty gas equipment
  • Refurbishing older industrial regulators

FAQ

The seat and stem assembly acts as the primary valve within the regulator. It opens and closes against the nozzle to control the flow of high-pressure gas from the cylinder, reducing it to a safe, steady delivery pressure.

The most common sign is 'creep,' where the delivery pressure gauge continues to rise after you have closed the torch valve. Other symptoms include a humming noise during operation or the inability to shut off flow completely.

This assembly is designed for Victor Heavy Duty regulators, specifically the SR 450, SR 460, and SR 700 series. It is also used in VTS 450 and VTS 460 models.

Regulator repair should be performed by qualified technicians or individuals trained in gas equipment repair. Improper installation can lead to dangerous leaks or equipment failure.

Yes, this is a genuine OEM Victor (ESAB) component, ensuring the same quality and safety standards as the original part installed in your regulator.

Generally, the mechanical seat assembly 0740-0151 is used in both oxygen and fuel gas versions of the compatible regulator series, but you should always verify the parts breakdown for your specific model number to be sure.

Failure is usually caused by normal wear and tear, debris entering the regulator from the cylinder, or excessive force used when closing the regulator. High-velocity gas erosion also degrades the seating surface over time.

No, this item is the Seat & Stem Assembly only. If your nozzle is damaged, it must be ordered separately, although replacing the seat is the most common repair.