Tech Spec of Gas Cutting Set PDF
Tech Spec of Gas Cutting Set PDF
Tech Spec of Gas Cutting Set PDF
Pipe, Flashback Arrestors, Cutting Machine, Nozzles, Hoses and Connectors”
The Oxy‐Acetylene gas cutting set shall comprise of the following items:
1. Regulators
2. Cutting Blowpipe
3. Flashback arrestors for cylinders
4. Torch mounted Flashback arrestors
5. Cutting Machine
6. Cutting Nozzles
7. Hoses with Connectors
The detailed specifications of all of the above items are as follows:
1. Regulators: (1 no. for Oxygen gas and 1 no. for Acetylene gas)
1.1. Features:
(i) Double Stage Regulators conforming to IS 6901‐2009 with ISI Certification mark
(ii) For use in indoor, as well as, outdoor conditions
(iii) Stainless steel diaphragm in first stage to absorb shock of inlet pressure and flexible rubber
diaphragm in second stage for fine gas control
(iv) Shall have two pressure gauges – one to indicate the Inlet Pressure and the other to
indicate the Outlet Pressure
(v) Shall have Pressure Adjusting Knob for adjusting working pressure
(vi) Second stage plenum chamber volume shall be at least five times than first stage for stable
flow characteristics
(vii) Forged brass body and cap spring
(viii) Valve shall be made of fire retardant material
(ix) Shall have safety valve and inlet filter
1.2. Specifications:
Type of Gas Max. Inlet Max. Outlet Max. Flow Inlet Outlet
Pressure (Bar) Pressure (Bar) (LPM) Connection Connection
Oxygen 230 10 1000 5/8” BSP R/H 3/8” BSP R/H
(Male) (Male)
Acetylene 20 1.5 250 5/8” BSP R/H 3/8” BSP R/H
(Male) (Male)
2. Cutting Blowpipe: (1 no.)
2.1. Features:
(i) Injector type hand cutting blowpipe for use with dissolved Acetylene Cylinders
(ii) Conform to IS 7653‐1975 with ISI Certification mark
(iii) Body and head made of forged brass
(iv) Swaged nozzles to ensure parallel beam of heating flame
(v) Shall consist of Blowpipe‐1 no., Cutting Nozzle (3/64")‐1 no., Nut & Nipple for hose
connection of both Oxygen and Acetylene gas
2.2. Specifications:
Cutting Capacity 300 mm thick M.S.
Length 450mm
Angle Head 90o
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Technical Specification of “Oxy‐Acetylene Gas Cutting Set comprising Regulators, Blow
Pipe, Flashback Arrestors, Cutting Machine, Nozzles, Hoses and Connectors”
3. Flashback arrestors for cylinders: (1 no. for Oxygen Cylinder and 1 no for Acetylene Cylinder)
(i) Flame arrestor with non‐return valve shall quench flashbacks and shall not allow the
reverse flow of gases
(ii) Shall have temperature sensitive cut‐off valve to quench flashbacks and stop the gas flow
before the upstream gas is ignited.
(iii) Shall have pressure sensitive cut‐off valve. The pressure‐sensitive cut‐off valve shall remain
closed until it is manually reset.
(iv) Shall be compatible with the regulators (Sl. No. 1)
4. Torch mounted Flashback arrestors: (1 no. for Oxygen gas and 1 no for Acetylene gas)
(i) Shall arrest the flame and avoid the reverse flow of gases
(ii) Compatible with Cutting Blowpipe (SL. No. 2)
5. Cutting Machine: (1 no.)
5.1. Features:
(i) Motorized cutting machine that can produce straight and circular cuts with square or bevel
edge (necessary track of 1.8m length and circle cutting attachments shall be part of supply)
(ii) Light weight with a wrap round handle for easy portability and protection
(iii) Body made of pressed steel with wrap/round handle and fibre glass heat deflector
(iv) Injector type Oxy‐Acetylene gas cutter, specially designed to prevent backfire, fitted with
suitable nozzles for cutting up to 150mm thick MS plates
(v) Cutter can be swivelled for bevel cuts
(vi) 220V fractional HP geared reversible motor with forward‐reverse toggle switch
5.2. Specifications:
Cutting capacity:
Square Cuts Upto 100mm thick MS
Bevel cuts Upto 45o
Circles 150 ‐ 1140 mm diameter
Cutting Speed 120‐500 mm/min
Gas Hose Connections Compatible with Regulators (Sl. No.
1) and flashback arrestors (Sl. No 3)
6. Cutting Nozzles: (4 nos.)
Cutting nozzles compatible with blowpipe (Sl. No. 2) shall be supplied as per the following size
and plate cutting capacities:
Nozzle MS Plate Quantity
Size Thickness (mm) (nos.)
1/32" 6 1
3/64" 12 1
1/16" 50, 75, 100 1
1/8" 300 1
7. Hoses with Connectors:
Two hoses, for Oxygen and Acetylene gas, each of 10m length, factory fitted with necessary nut
and nipples at both ends with any other necessary adaptors required for gas connection of Blow
pipe (Sl. No. 1) or Cutting Machine (Sl. No. 5) with regulator through the flashback arrestors
shall be supplied.
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Technical Specification of “Oxy‐Acetylene Gas Cutting Set comprising Regulators, Blow
Pipe, Flashback Arrestors, Cutting Machine, Nozzles, Hoses and Connectors”
Special Requirements:
1. Items shall be delivered to Central Stores of NFC, Hyderabad.
2. Items shall be of reputed make and catalogue/brochure/datasheet of all the items indicating the
presence of all the features/specifications shall be submitted with quotation.
3. All the items shall be supplied as a set. Part offer will not be considered. Purchase order will be
placed on a single party for supply of the complete set.
4. Vendor Qualification: The supplier quoting for the items shall have the experience of supplying
such items in the past three years and proof of such two supplies shall be submitted along with
quotation.
5. Acceptance criterion: Availability of all the features of all the items as cited in this specification
by the Purchaser and functional testing (gas cutting upto full range of the equipment) at NFC.
6. 100% payment will be made only after acceptance of the items at NFC, Hyderabad.
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