Alternate Fuel Info

Why Use Alternative Fuels?

• Less Expensive
• More BTU per dollar
• Less cylinder handling cost
• Less cylinder rental
• Equipment lasts longer

Product Performance Changes for Alternative Fuel

• More BTU per cubic foot
• Less chipping and grinding
• Less top edge roll-over
• Less hardening on cut face
• Broad preheat adjustment range

Safety Issues for Changes for Alternative Fuel

• Resistant to flashback and backfire
• Can be used at higher pressures
• Less U.V. protection required
• Not sensitive to shock
• Less soot to pollute workplace

Cylinder Convenience for Alternative Fuel

• More product per cylinder
• Less weight per cylinder
• Less costly to maintain
• One large cylinder of alternative fuel will do the same amount of work as approximately five cylinders of acetylene

What Are the Equipment Changes for Alternative Fuel?

• Must use T-Grade Hose
• Can use an acetylene regulator: 510 CGA
• Alternative fuel cutting, brazing, and heating tip…can’t use acetylene tips so you must change the tip (You don’t need to change your torch, just the tip)

Links to Alternative Fuel Information

• Comparison of Acetylene to Alternative Fuels click here
• Comparison chart on acetylene and alternative fuels click here
• For more information on HGX click here
• For more information on setting your gas flow PSI for your tip click here

Alternate Fuel Solutions from Industry Leaders:

• Victor Equipment: click here
• Harris Products: click here
• Concoa Regulators: click here