{"product_id":"bulgin-555-00026","title":"Bulgin Type 551 Oxy-Acetylene Welding Tips","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType 551 Welding Tip – Oxy\/Acetylene\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Type 551 Welding Tip is a precision-engineered oxy-acetylene nozzle designed for welding, brazing, silver soldering and general metal fabrication applications. Manufactured to provide a stable, concentrated flame, Type 551 tips deliver excellent heat control and consistent performance across a wide range of workshop and industrial tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in multiple sizes to suit different material thicknesses and heat requirements, these tips allow operators to select the appropriate flame intensity for both fusion welding and brazing operations, helping to improve productivity, weld quality and gas efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for use with compatible oxy-acetylene welding torches, Type 551 Welding Tips are commonly used in workshops, fabrication facilities, maintenance departments and educational training environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for welding, brazing and silver soldering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable and controllable flame characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in multiple sizes for varying material thicknesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for mild steel fabrication, repair and maintenance work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent gas flow for reliable welding and brazing performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable construction for workshop and industrial use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip Selection Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTip Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetal Thickness (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAcetylene Pressure (kPa)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOxygen Pressure (kPa)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGas Consumption (L\/min each gas)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 – 4.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 – 6.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 – 10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 kPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The above information represents typical operating ranges only. Actual performance may vary depending on equipment condition, operator technique, tip condition, gas purity, regulator performance and material type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxy-acetylene welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrazing and silver soldering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral steel fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance and repair work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive repair and restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHVACR fabrication and repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshop and training environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding Tip Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelecting the correct welding tip is critical for achieving good weld quality and efficiency. 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