What does the term “LP Gas” mean?
3) What is the difference between Acetylene & LP gas for oxy-fuel cutting? Both types of gases are used to preheat steel for cutting. Acetylene produces a higher concentration of heat in a small area located at the end of the preheat flames, whereas the heat produced by LP gases is spread throughout the outer flame. Both gas types work well for cutting, however each has it’s benefits for certain cutting applications. Acetylene typically provides faster preheating to start cuts and for piercing, whereas LP gases provide some advantages when cutting stacked materials or for cutting very thick steel. 4) Do I handle the torch differently when using alternate fuel gas for cutting? Yes, adjusting the preheat flames is quite different when using alternate fuels. The preheat flames must be worked up in order to force a high volume of fuel gas out of the tip. Insufficient gas flow will result in starving the tip, causing the flame to burn slightly inside the tip, which In turn will cause the ti
