Cutting Nozzle ANM 1,6mm

The ANM 1.6mm Cutting Nozzle is a high-performance, two-piece oxy-acetylene tip engineered for the South African structural, mining, and ship-repair sectors. Designed for use with standard ANM-style cutting torches (such as the NM250), it is the primary choice for professional burners who require a clean, narrow kerf on medium-thickness steel. The 1.6mm (1/16") orifice is the "workhorse" size for industrial workshops, providing the ideal balance of high-velocity oxygen flow and pre-heat stability for cutting plates ranging from 20mm up to 75mm in thickness.

Key Performance Features

• Precision-Machined Copper Construction: Features a high-quality, solid copper outer nozzle for superior heat dissipation and resistance to "backfire" in high-duty cycle environments.
• Optimized 1.6mm Orifice: Specifically calibrated to deliver a concentrated high-pressure oxygen stream that "burns" through heavy-duty mild steel with minimal slag and dross.
• Two-Piece "Acetylene" Design: Engineered with a specialized internal brass core and outer copper sleeve to ensure a stable, focused pre-heat flame, essential for rapid piercing of thick sections.
• Standard ANM Compatibility: Designed to fit all major South African industrial cutting torches, including Afgri, Afrox, and Victor-style NM torches.

Ideal Applications

• Heavy Structural Fabrication: The industry standard for cutting I-beams, thick-walled channel iron, and base plates for industrial warehouses.
• Mining & Earthmoving Repair: Perfect for cutting out worn sections of heavy-duty buckets, chassis components, and specialized underground mining equipment.
• Shipbuilding & Marine Salvage: Provides the high-temperature cutting power needed for thick-walled hull plating and structural marine repairs.
• Agricultural Engineering: Ideal for manufacturing heavy-duty plough frames, rippers, and large-scale irrigation infrastructure from thick plate.

Product Benefits

• Clean, Narrow Kerf: Produces a high-quality "square" cut that significantly reduces post-cut grinding and preparation time for welding.
• Rapid Pre-Heat Stabilization: The internal porting is designed to reach "ignition temperature" faster, increasing productivity in high-volume production shops.
• Extreme Heat Resistance: The solid copper construction prevents the tip from "mushrooming" or melting during prolonged heavy-duty cutting operations.

Pro Tip: To maximize the lifespan of your ANM nozzle, always use a nozzle cleaner set to keep the orifices free from carbon and spatter. For 1.6mm nozzles cutting 50mm plate, ensure your Oxygen pressure is set between 3.0 and 4.0 Bar and your Acetylene at 0.15 to 0.5 Bar. If the nozzle starts to "pop," it is likely overheating or clogged; stop and clean the tip to prevent a backfire into the torch body.