Category: Oxy Acetylene

Setting up Oxy Acetylene Kit is not rocket science, but it is important to do it correctly. All the following also applies to Oxy Propane and Oxy Propylene Kits Setting up Oxy Acetylene Kit – the basics Setting up Oxy Acetylene Kit Setting Gas Pressures Lighting Oxy Acetylene (or Propane/Polypropylene) Torch You’re now ready to […]

I’ve also produced a video on this subject I regularly get asked “Lightweight vs Heavy Duty Torches, what’s the difference?” There is a common perception the Heavy Duty Torches are better quality in some way, this is not the case! In fact with our Torches, both types are constructed in exactly the same way, the […]

How you use your Gas Regulator will have a direct impact on long term life and accuracy. Incorrect use of a Gas Regulator and incorrect storage are the two most common reasons for Gas Regulator failure, or the delivery gauge becoming inaccurate. Putting Gas Equipment together When putting Gas Equipment together, including fitting the Gas […]

An Oxy Acetylene Flame will fall loosely into one of three types: Neutral, Oxidising and Carburising Neutral Oxy Acetylene Flame A Neutral flame is achieved when there are equal amounts of Oxygen and Acetylene. A Neutral Flame is so named because it has no chemical effect on the molten metal. Key characteristics of a Neutral […]

The correct Gas Pressures are important. Incorrect pressure can increase the risk of Flashback and make Flame Adjustment difficult. The following Guides should help you Lightweight & Heavy Duty Swagged Oxy/Acet Gas Welding Nozzles Lightweight include DH type Oxy Acetylene Nozzles (not pictured) Heavy Duty includes type 3, 4 & 5 Torches Nozzle Size – […]

Model O – a little bit of History We’ve been selling the original Model O Torch for some Years now.  It’s always been a popular torch, especially among Roofers, who use it for Lead Welding and LOVE the feel of the torch and the precise flame adjustment that can be achieved. Now, after over 30 […]

I get asked “Can I weld with a Propane Torch”, a lot. Sadly, the simple answer is NO, you need Oxygen and Acetylene to Fusion Weld. Its not about heat because you can melt steel with Oxy/Propane A lot of companies are now offering Propylene as an alternative to Acetylene. Oxy/Propylene is a lot hotter […]

I take a lot of calls regarding using Oxygen + Propane or Oxygen + Propylene instead of Acetylene + Oxygen. Well the short answer to the Title question is, “Yes” and “No”. Sorry its ambiguous, but it all depends what you want to do!  Let me explain! Fuel Gas Options Oxygen + Fuel Gas kits used […]

No Rent Gas Cylinders have become very popular in recent Years. For those who cannot justify the cost of Renting a cylinder, but find disposable cylinders expensive, no rent gas cylinders are perfect. Rented Gas Cylinders Renting the Gas Cylinder has always been the traditional way of accessing Industrial type Refillable cylinders. Gas fills are […]

It’s never a good idea to cut corners with Gas Equipment, it’s simply not worth the risk! Gas Regulator Safety should very much be at the top of anyone’s agenda when buying Gas Equipment. European Standard EN ISO 2503 First and foremost is checking that an Industrial Gas Regulator is conforms to EN ISO 2503. […]

For most things in Life, preparation is important, Weld Preparation is no exception. There are some fairly obvious weld preparations Where thicker metals are to be welded, a joint preparation may be needed. Butt Weld Preparation Typically, this would involve creating a ‘V’ preparation by grinding a chamfer onto each piece of the joint. A […]

Silver Solder & Braze are both products used with either an Oxy Acetylene Torch or Oxy Propane Torch. Silver Solder & Braze, what’s the difference? For me, the key difference is how they work on the joint. Silver Solder Silver Solder is more fluid than Braze and works by being drawn into the joint by […]