Swiss Torch Compressed Air Casting Head-Not For Use With Oxy

The Swiss Torch Compressed Air Casting Head (model 246.1) is designed for use with compressed air and gas — not oxygen. This is a head-only component, intended for attachment to the Swiss Torch Body 114.109. It is stamped D-2bar on the head, where "D" stands for Druckluft, the German word for compressed air.

Using compressed air instead of pure oxygen offers several practical advantages for casting. The flame produced is larger and bushier, providing full crucible coverage and reducing the oxidation risk associated with pure oxygen/gas melts. While a compressed air flame burns at a lower temperature than a pure oxygen flame, it delivers more than sufficient heat for casting applications. This approach is widely used in European jewelry and metalsmithing workshops.

For best results, use with propane. Natural gas does not burn as hot and will most likely require a natural gas booster to achieve adequate temperatures.

Important warnings:

• Do not use with oxygen — doing so will damage the tip.
• Do not use with Acetylene or Hydrogen gas.
• Do not use with the Swiss Made G-Torch II — this head is compatible with the Swiss Torch Body 114.109 only.

Features

• Compressed air and gas casting head — no oxygen required
• Produces a large, bushy flame for full crucible coverage
• Reduces oxidation risk compared to pure oxygen/gas melts
• Stamped D-2bar (Druckluft = compressed air in German)
• Widely adopted casting torch configuration in European metalsmithing
• Head-only component for use with Swiss Torch Body 114.109

Specifications