0740-0092 - Victor 0740-0092 Seat & Stem Assembly for VTS260/261 Regulators

Get Your Regulator Back to Work

Is your Victor VTS260 or VTS261 regulator acting up? If you are noticing the pressure gauge climbing when you aren't using gas—a problem known as "creep"—or if you are struggling to maintain a consistent flame or flow rate, the culprit is likely a worn-out seat and stem. The Victor 0740-0092 Seat & Stem Assembly is the exact part you need to fix the problem and get back to welding or cutting safely. Don't risk your weld quality or safety with a faulty regulator; a simple repair with the right part can make your equipment run like new again.

This isn't a generic knock-off; it's a genuine Victor part. That means it fits perfectly inside your heavy-duty two-stage regulator without any guessing or modification. The VTS series are workhorses in the industry, built to last for years, but the internal soft parts are wear items that eventually need replacing. The seat and stem take the brunt of the high-pressure gas every time you crack open a cylinder. Over thousands of cycles, the seating surface can get an impression or pick up microscopic debris, leading to leaks. Swapping in this new assembly seals the system tight, ensuring that when you set your pressure, it stays there.

Repairing your own gear (or having your shop tech do it) with OEM parts saves you the cost of buying a brand-new regulator. The VTS260 and VTS261 are premium units worth saving. This kit includes the stem with the seat material already installed, so you don't have to fiddle with pressing small parts together. It drops right into the high-pressure side of the regulator mechanism.

Remember, a creeping regulator is a safety hazard. It can blow out diaphragms, damage downstream hoses, or cause relief valves to pop. Keeping a spare 0740-0092 Seat & Stem Assembly in your maintenance locker is a smart move for any shop running Victor oxy-fuel or shielding gas setups. Keep your flame neutral, your flow steady, and your shop safe with genuine Victor repair parts.