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Koike Aronson, Inc
LPG/Propane Hand Cutting Tip (106HC)
$14.18To ensure tip quality, KOIKE employs rigorous criteria when evaluating the cutting surfaces achieved through real cutting, striving for precision in every facet: a consistently even cutting surface...Learn More -
Koike Aronson, Inc
LPG/Propane Cutting Tips (106)
$25.20To ensure tip quality, KOIKE employs rigorous criteria when evaluating the cutting surfaces achieved through real cutting, striving for precision in every facet: a consistently even cutting surface...Learn More -
Koike Aronson, Inc
LPG/Propane Divergent Cutting Tips (106D7)
$30.45The KOIKE 106D7 cutting tip is a high-speed divergent gas cutting tip, engineered specifically to handle the intricate task of processing small holes in non-ferrous metals while maintaining a high...Learn More -
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Cutting tips compatible with Propane or Propylene gas.
Choosing Between Propane and Propylene
Deciding between propane and propylene often comes down to what fuel is already piped into the shop or stocked in cylinders on site, since every tip in the 106 series runs on either gas. Propylene burns hotter and reaches cutting temperature faster, which shaves preheat time off thick plate jobs and repetitive piercing work, while propane remains the more widely available and lower-cost fuel gas for general oxy-fuel cutting. Shops that split work between hand torches and machine torches often keep both propane gas cutting tips and propylene gas cutting tips on the shelf so the fuel choice can match the job rather than the tip inventory on hand.
Whether a shop needs a basic hand-cutting tip or a heavy preheat divergent model for thick plate, the 106 series of propane gas cutting tips and propylene gas cutting tips gives fabricators one consistent tip family to stock. All five models share the same machining standard and fuel-gas flexibility, so choosing between them comes down to material thickness, cut speed, and whether the job calls for hand or machine torch work. Shops that standardize on the 106 series cut down on the number of part numbers they need to keep on hand, since the same physical tips serve both propane and propylene fuel supplies across hand and machine torches alike.
FAQs
Here are answers to the questions fabricators ask most about Koike's propane and propylene cutting tips.
Both fuel gases use the same Koike 106-series tips, but propylene burns hotter than propane, delivering faster pierce and preheat times. The tips are designed to run with either gas, so you can choose based on your available fuel supply and cutting speed needs.
For most hand-cutting, the 106HC hand tip or standard 106 tip covers general oxy-fuel work. Choose the 106D7 divergent tip for high-speed cutting on thicker or non-ferrous metal, and the 106M or 106M7 heavy preheat tips when you need extra preheat for heavy plate.
Koike 106-series tips are engineered for Koike hand and machine torches designed for LPG/propane and propylene service. Confirm your torch's tip seat and gas type before ordering, and contact Koike or an authorized distributor if you are unsure of compatibility.
Cutting capacity depends on the specific tip size and torch, not the fuel gas alone. The 106-series covers a wide thickness range across its tip sizes, with divergent (106D7) and heavy preheat (106M/106M7) models built for faster cuts and thicker material.
Need Help Finding the Right Cutting Tip?
Need help choosing the right propane or propylene gas cutting tip for your torch, material thickness, or application? Contact Koike Aronson for assistance selecting the right 106-series cutting tip for your hand or machine cutting needs.