Maintenance for the cartridge

Do the recommended steps to help keep a cartridge operating correctly.

  • Carefully remove molten metal that collects in the castellations of the drag-cutting cartridges.

    Do not push the unwanted material inside the nozzle or shield.

    This image identifies the parts of a cartridge.
    1 Nozzle
    2 Castellations
    3 Holes for airflow
    4 Shield
  • Carefully remove molten metal that causes a blockage of the airflow holes in the shield.

    Do not push the unwanted material inside the nozzle or shield.

  • Examine the O-ring on the torch body. OptionDescription
    If the O-ring is cracked or worn Replace the O-ring.
    If the O-ring is dry, or if it is not easy to install the cartridge Apply a thin layer of silicone lubricant on the O-ring and the threads. Make sure that the O-ring is shiny, but do not apply too much lubricant.
    This image shows the o-ring on a torch.
    1 O-ring