Oxy-fuel Cutting Torch

Question 1

What is the flammability range of Oxy-Acetylene?

Answer 1

2.5%-81%

Question 2

What stabilizes Acetylene?

Answer 2

Acetone

Question 3

If Acetylene is laid down how long must it be righted?

Answer 3

• Same amount of time it was on its side

- If found at shift change 24 hrs

Question 4

Max PSI for Acetylene?

Answer 4

15psi

Question 5

What is the flame temp of Oxy-Acetylene?

Answer 5

5,720F

Question 6

How is backflash prevented in a torch?

Answer 6

Spark Arrestors

Question 7

What are the threads on O2?

Answer 7

Right handed threads

Question 8

What are the threads on Acetylene?

Answer 8

Left handed threads

Question 9

What is a full tank of O2 for a touch ?

Answer 9

2000 PSI

Question 10

What is a full tank of Acetylene ?

Answer 10

200-250 PSI

Question 11

How far do you turn the Acetylene Hand wheel on the torch body?

Answer 11

no more then 1.5 turns

typically 1/8 - 1/4

Question 12

How far you turn the Acetylene Valve? on the cylinder

Answer 12

no more then 3/4 turn

Question 13

What is the make up of Acetylene?

Answer 13

42% - Acetone
36% - Acetylene Gas
8-10% Porous Filler
10-12% Expansion volume

Question 14

Oxy-Acetylene Start up

Answer 14

1- open O2 set to 35 psi
2-open Acetylene 3/4 turn set to 5psi
3-Press O2 Trigger for 10sec check regulator flow
4-Open Acetylene 1/8 - 1/4 light and adjust
5-Open O2

Question 15

How long is the hoses on the Oxy-Acetylene?

Answer 15

25’

Question 16

How should the interior cones be on the Oxy-Acetylene?

Answer 16

1/4” well defined

Question 17

Info on #1 tip for Oxy-Acetylene?

Answer 17

Cuts 3/4”
30-35 psi O2
3-5 psi Acetylene

Question 18

Info on #2 tip Oxy-Acetylene?

Answer 18

Cut 1”
35-40 psi O2
3-6 psi Acetylene

Question 19

Info on #3 tip Oxy-Acetylene?

Answer 19

Cuts 2”
40-45 psi O2
4-8 psi Acetylene