Welding Gas Torches - Welding and Fabrication

Oxy-fuel gas torches are portable tools used for welding, brazing, heating, gouging and cutting during marine fabrication and ship repair. They typically use oxygen with acetylene, propane or other approved fuel gases and require compatible tips, regulators, hoses and flashback protection.

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Last updated: October 11, 2026

Product Information

Product Name	Welding Gas Torches
Product Category	Welding and Fabrication
Product Reference	1235
Brands / Manufacturers	Harris Products Group, Victor Technologies, ESAB
Unit of Measure	Piece

Key Features

Key Feature
1. Interchangeable welding, heating and cutting tips
2. Compatible with oxygen-acetylene and oxygen-fuel-gas operation
3. Adjustable flame for welding, brazing and heating
4. Brass or forged-alloy construction for marine workshop use
5. Requires flashback arrestors and non-return valves

Applications of Welding Gas Torches

Application
1. Shipboard and shipyard steel fabrication
2. Pipe, plate and structural steel repair
3. Brazing, heating, cutting and maintenance work

Models & Manufacturers

Model	Manufacturer
Harris Model 85	Harris Products Group
Harris Model 43-2	Harris Products Group
Victor 100FC	Victor Technologies
Victor Journeyman 315FC	Victor Technologies
ESAB Xpert	ESAB

Technical Specifications

Model	Specification	Value	Unit
Harris Model 85	Torch type	Oxy-fuel cutting torch	—
Harris Model 43-2	Torch type	Oxy-fuel welding and brazing torch	—
Victor 100FC	Torch type	Oxy-fuel cutting torch	—
Victor Journeyman 315FC	Torch type	Oxy-fuel welding and cutting outfit	—
General	Fuel gases	Acetylene, propane or other manufacturer-approved fuel gas	—
General	Working gases	Oxygen and approved fuel gas	—

Standards, Certifications & Class Approval

Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.

Applicable Standards & Certification	Applicable standards include ISO 5172 for gas-welding blowpipes, ISO 3821 for rubber hoses for welding and allied processes, and EN 730-1 for gas welding equipment safety devices. Selection must also comply with flag-state, shipyard and manufacturer requirements.
Class Approval	Individual hand torches are commonly supplied without separate marine class approval. Where required, acceptance may be subject to DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, BV or ClassNK rules, vessel procedures and approved equipment documentation.

Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information

Installation Notes	Fit the correct tip, hose, regulator and gas connection for the selected fuel. Install oxygen and fuel-gas flashback arrestors and non-return valves. Leak-test connections with approved leak-detection fluid, purge hoses safely and adjust pressures according to the manufacturer's tip chart.
Maintenance Tips	Inspect torch body, valves, hoses, tips, seals and connections before use. Clean blocked tips with approved tip cleaners, never drills or hard wire. Keep oil and grease away from oxygen equipment, replace damaged hoses and store the torch dry with caps fitted.
Safety Notes	Use only in ventilated areas with an approved hot-work permit, fire watch and suitable extinguishers. Wear welding shield or goggles, flame-resistant clothing, gloves and safety footwear. Secure cylinders upright, separate oxygen from fuel gas, keep ignition sources controlled and never use oxygen for ventilation or cleaning.