{"product_id":"swiss-torch-art246small-110mm-90-degree-bent-head-compressed-air-casting-torch","title":"Swiss Torch ART.246SMALL 110mm 90 degree Bent Head Compressed Air Casting Head","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Torch ART.246SMALL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact 90-degree bent-head compressed air casting torch head designed for small-scale casting and annealing work. At 4-1\/4\" (110mm) in length, this version is shorter than the standard model (6\") and features a smaller 15mm diameter rosebud tip compared to the 20mm tip on the original. The bent head geometry and reduced tip size make this torch well suited for casting small amounts of gold or silver, as well as for use as an annealing torch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis torch head is designed for use with compressed air and gas only. \u003cstrong\u003eIt is not designed for use with oxygen.\u003c\/strong\u003e If used with oxygen, the tip will be damaged. The torch head is stamped \u003cem\u003eD-1.5 bar\u003c\/em\u003e — where \"D\" stands for \u003cem\u003eDruckluft\u003c\/em\u003e, the German word for compressed air — indicating the required operating pressure of 1.5 Bar (21 PSI).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing compressed air and gas offers several practical advantages for casting. A compressed air flame contains less oxygen than a pure oxygen\/gas setup, resulting in a slightly cooler but still highly effective flame. It also produces a larger, bushier flame that covers the crucible completely and introduces less oxidation risk compared to a pure oxygen\/gas melt. This approach is widely used by jewelers throughout Europe. For best results, use with propane — natural gas does not burn as hot. \u003cstrong\u003eDo not use with acetylene or hydrogen gas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 90-degree bent head design for improved access and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShorter 4-1\/4\" (110mm) length compared to the standard 6\" version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller 15mm diameter rosebud tip — ideal for small casting and annealing tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for use with compressed air and gas — \u003cstrong\u003enot compatible with oxygen\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperates at 1.5 Bar (21 PSI) compressed air pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces a large, bushy flame with reduced oxidation risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamped \u003cem\u003eD-1.5 bar\u003c\/em\u003e on the torch head for easy pressure identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for use with propane gas for best performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use with acetylene or hydrogen gas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eART.246SMALL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110mm (4-1\/4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRosebud Tip Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 Bar (21 PSI) compressed air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGas Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed air and gas (propane recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOxygen Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot for use with oxygen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProhibited Gases\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcetylene, hydrogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Swiss Torch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43582832869590,"sku":"114.114SMALL","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/swiss-torch-art-246small-110mm-90-degree-bent-head-compressed-air-casting-head-otto-frei.jpg?v=1719956837","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/products\/swiss-torch-art246small-110mm-90-degree-bent-head-compressed-air-casting-torch","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}