CS11188 - Victor CS11188 Type 118 Size 8 Acetylene Gouging Tip

Heavy-Duty Gouging and Rivet Washing Solution

When the job calls for removing old welds, washing out rivets, or prepping a joint for a fresh pass, the Victor Cutskill Style 1-118-8 Cutting Tip is the tool you need in your arsenal. Built for the welder who deals with heavy steel and demanding repairs, this tip transforms your standard oxy-acetylene torch into a powerful gouging instrument. It isn't just about cutting through metal; it's about controlled removal, allowing you to strip away defects or hardware without destroying the workpiece.

This Size 8 tip is a beast, rated for material thicknesses up to 12 inches. That means you can tackle massive beams, thick plate, and heavy machinery parts with confidence. The "sides cutaway" design helps you get the flame close to the work at the shallow angles required for scarfing and deseaming. It runs on Acetylene, giving you that concentrated preheat needed to start the reaction quickly on dirty or rusty steel. You'll want to dial your regulators to about 10-15 PSIG for the gas and crank the cutting oxygen up to around 50 PSIG to get the velocity needed to blow the molten slag out of the gouge.

Versatility on the job site is critical, and this tip fits the torches you likely already have in your truck or shop. It works seamlessly with the classic Victor 315FC and H315FC handles, as well as the heavy-duty straight torches like the ST2600FC. If you are running a track burner or machine torch setup (MT200/MT300), this tip fits those too. It is the perfect replacement for worn-out tips when you are facing a day of demolition or heavy weld prep.

Don't struggle with standard cutting tips for gouging work—they just dig holes and make a mess. The 1-118-8 is purpose-built to wash metal away smoothly. Whether you are correcting a structural weld or stripping rivets off a bridge beam, this Victor Cutskill tip delivers the performance and durability professional welders expect. Keep your cuts clean and your prep work efficient with the right consumable for the task.