Propane Torch Tips: Types and How to Choose
Propane torch tips shape the flame for soldering, brazing and cutting: swivel tips, single-size cutting tips and multi-size lots, with size, gas and fit from each listing, and pressure where stated.
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A propane torch tip is the part that shapes the flame, and the wrong tip makes a simple soldering or cutting job slow and messy. The picks here fall into swivel tips for soldering and brazing, and cutting tips sized by number for oxy-propane cutting. Match the tip to the torch, the gas and the job, and the flame does the work.
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Below: what each kind of tip does, how to read the size and pressure figures on a listing, and the gear that fits each job.
| # | Product | Shop Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  LISSAM 0-3-GPN Oxy Propane Cutting Torch Tips | 9.5/10 | Buy on Amazon |
| 2 |  QWORK Torch Swirl Tips, 2 Pack | 9.5/10 | Buy on Amazon |
| 3 |  Lot of 3 Victor Style Oxygen Propane Cutting Torch | 9.4/10 | Buy on Amazon |
LISSAM 0-3-GPN Oxy Propane Cutting Torch Tips
Size 0 cutting tip in the 3-GPN series for medium duty torches, cutting 3/8-1/2 inch steel with a 0.0400 inch orifice.
Pros
- Cuts 3/8-1/2 inch steel, per the listing
- Orifice diameter 0.0400 inch stated
- Pressure ranges stated for oxygen and fuel gas
- 2-piece design for easier cleaning
Cons
- No warranty term is stated
- Size 0 only in this pack
- Not for heavy-duty torches such as the CA2460
- Pack holds 2 identical tips, so no spare size
QWORK Torch Swirl Tips, 2 Pack
Swivel torch tips in a 2 pack, self lighting, for MAP-Pro or LP gas, for soldering and brazing plumbing, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration.
Pros
- 360 degree swivel tips reach tight spots
- Self lighting ignition, no separate igniter
- Flame control switch adjusts the flame
- Orifice screw can be cleaned
Cons
- No warranty term is stated
- Spec table lists 0.0 in dimensions, a placeholder
- No temperature or flame size stated
- Not a cutting tip
Lot of 3 Victor Style Oxygen Propane Cutting Torch
Lot of 3 Victor style cutting torch tips in sizes 0, 1 and 2, for propane, LP or natural gas, made in the USA.
Pros
- Lot of 3 tips in sizes 0, 1 and 2
- Fits Victor torches, including CA1350 and CA1260
- 2-piece tip design
- Made in the USA
Cons
- No warranty term is stated
- Spec table lists 5000 items, contradicting the lot of 3
- No cut range or pressure stated
- No dimensions stated
Propane torch tips: what the tip does
A torch tip shapes the flame that reaches the work. The QWORK tips use swirl combustion with a 360 degree swivel and a flame control switch. The cutting tips here use a 2-piece design: the LISSAM 0-3-GPN lists a 0.0400 inch orifice and a stable preheat flow, and the Flame Tech tips come in sizes 0, 1 and 2.
The types of propane torch tips here
| Type | For | Listed example |
|---|---|---|
| Swivel soldering tip | Soldering and brazing plumbing, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration | QWORK, 2 pack, self lighting |
| Cutting tip, single size | Cutting 3/8-1/2 inch steel with a medium duty torch | LISSAM 0-3-GPN, 2 pack |
| Cutting tip set, sizes 0, 1 and 2 | Cutting with Victor torches, a tip in each size | Flame Tech, lot of 3 |
The LISSAM tip fits medium duty Victor cutting attachments such as the CA1350 and is not for heavy-duty torches such as the CA2460. The Flame Tech tips fit Victor torches CA1260, CA1350, CA25, CA2250, CA270, CA27, CA1450 and SST800. The QWORK tips are compatible with MAP-Pro and LP gas.
How to choose propane torch tips
- Match the gas. The listings name the gas each tip takes: the LISSAM and Flame Tech tips are for propane or natural gas, and the QWORK tips work with MAP-Pro or LP gas.
- Match the torch. Check the model list on the listing against the torch in the garage.
- Match the size to the cut. The LISSAM 0-3-GPN cuts 3/8-1/2 inch steel; the Flame Tech lot covers sizes 0, 1 and 2.
- Check the pressures. The LISSAM listing recommends oxygen 25-35 PSIG and fuel gas 3-5 PSIG. The other listings here do not state pressures, so follow the torch manual.
- Check the pack. The QWORK and LISSAM packs hold 2 tips; the Flame Tech lot holds 3 tips in sizes 0, 1 and 2.
- Check the orifice. The LISSAM orifice is 0.0400 inch; the other listings do not state an orifice size.
- Clean the orifice. The QWORK orifice screw can be cleaned, and the LISSAM 2-piece design allows easier cleaning.
A propane torch burns fuel in the open, so work with fresh air, keep flammable material away from the flame, and follow the torch manual.
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The gear
The flame control switch and the cutting range decide which tip handles each step.
FAQ: garage tools
What is a propane torch tip?
The tip is the part of the torch that shapes the flame. Swivel tips turn through 360 degrees to reach tight spots for soldering and brazing, and cutting tips are sized by number for oxy-propane cutting.
What do the numbers on a cutting tip mean?
The LISSAM tip is size 0 in the 3-GPN series and cuts 3/8-1/2 inch steel, and the Flame Tech lot holds sizes 0, 1 and 2. The listings do not state a cut range for sizes 1 and 2.
Can I use a propane cutting tip with natural gas?
The Flame Tech tips are for propane, LP or natural gas, and the LISSAM tip is designed for propane or natural fuel gas. Check the listing for the gas it names.
What pressure should I run a propane cutting tip at?
The LISSAM listing recommends oxygen 25-35 PSIG and fuel gas 3-5 PSIG. The other listings here do not state pressures, so follow the torch manual.
How do I clean a torch tip?
The QWORK orifice screw can be cleaned, per the listing, and the LISSAM 2-piece tip design allows easier cleaning. The Flame Tech listing does not state cleaning.
Do propane torch tips fit any torch?
No. The LISSAM tip fits medium duty Victor cutting attachments such as the CA1350 and is not for heavy-duty torches such as the CA2460. The Flame Tech tips fit the Victor models listed above. Check the torch model before buying.
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