HOW TO SELECT CUTTING TIPS AND OPERATING PARAMETERS FOR CHEM-O-LENE
TIP SELECTIONS: STEP 1
- Determine the manufacturer and model number of the cutting torches and/or cutting attachments being used.
- Determine the thicknesses of steel to be cut.
- It is also desirable to obtain the tip style, size and tip seating that is currently being used
to serve as a cross reference during tip selection.
- Noting the manufacturer and model number of the cutting torch, select a tip manufacturer and
tip designation for the torch. The National Torch Tip Catalog is an excellent reference for this
selection step. We can provide this information to you.
- On Chart B below, select the tip size from the proper column for the thickness of steel to be cut.
OPERATING PARAMETERS: STEP 2
- Chart A below shows pressure regulator settings, fuel and oxygen flow ranges, and cutting speeds
for the thickness of material being cut.
GENERAL
- For special applications, such as heating, gouging, weld washing, flame hardening, brazing, etc.,
obtain information in step 1 above and then call your Chem-O-Lene Gas representative for further
instructions.
- Flowmeter panels are available to conduct in-depth test programs for comparing fuel gases.
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CHART A
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Chem-O-Lene Gas Cutting Chart (Low
Pressure)
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1/4
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3/8
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1/2
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3/4
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1
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1 1/4
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1 1/2
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2
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2 1/2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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10
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12
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Tip
Number
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-
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1
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1
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2
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2
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2
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3
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3
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4
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5
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5
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6
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6
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6
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7
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7
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8
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Pressure
Lbs. per sq. inch
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Oxygen
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30
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30
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40
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40
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50
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60
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45
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50
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50
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45
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60
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50
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55
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65
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60
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70
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70
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Gas
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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6
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6
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6
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SPEED
-- Inches Per Minute
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21
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20
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17
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15
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14
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13
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12
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10
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9
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9
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8
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7
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6
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5
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5
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4
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4
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Consumption
Cu. Ft. Per Hr.
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Oxygen
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50
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75
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90
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120
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140
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160
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185
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200
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250
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300
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375
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450
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485
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550
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630
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725
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850
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Gas
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9
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12
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12
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14
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14
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14
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16
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16
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17
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22
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22
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28
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28
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28
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35
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35
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40
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Apx.
Width of KERF-Inches
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0.075
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0.095
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0.095
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0.110
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0.110
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0.110
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0.130
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0.130
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0.145
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0.165
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0.165
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0.190
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0.190
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0.190
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0.220
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0.220
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0.260
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Drill
Size
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65
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57
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57
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55
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55
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55
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53
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53
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50
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46
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46
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42
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42
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42
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36
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36
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25
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CHART B
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CHEM-O-LENE GAS CROSS REFERENCE
TIP CHART
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DRILL SIZE
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63
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64
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57
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57
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55
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55
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55
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53
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53
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50
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47
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47
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42
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42
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42
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36
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36
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36
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1/8
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1/2
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THICKNESS OF STEEL
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1/8
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1/4
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3/8
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1/2
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3/4
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1
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1 1/4
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1 1/2
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2
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2 1/2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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11
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12
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AIRCO
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209-F
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0
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1
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1
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2
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2
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2
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3
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3
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4
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5
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5
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6
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6
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6
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7
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7
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7
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8
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8
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210-F
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0
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0
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1
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1
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2
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2
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2
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3
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3
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4
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5
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5
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6
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HARRIS
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6290NFF
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0
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0
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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2
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2
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2
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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4
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4
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4
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5
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5
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MECO
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LB-F
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0
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0
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1
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1
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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3
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4
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4
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4
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5
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5
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OXWELD
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1503-04 F
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3
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4
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4
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6
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6
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6
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6
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6
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8
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8
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8
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10
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10
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10
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12
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12
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12
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12
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12
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SMITH
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LCP-F
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1
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1
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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3
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3
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3
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4
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4
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4
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5
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5
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5
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6
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6
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SCP-F
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0
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0
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1
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1
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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3
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3
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3
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4
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4
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4
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VICTOR
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2-201-F
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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1
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1
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2
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2
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3
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4
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4
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5
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5
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5
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6
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6
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6
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7
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7
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3-200-F
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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1
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1
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2
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2
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3
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4
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4
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LINDE-PUROX
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4203-F
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3
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4
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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7
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7
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7
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7
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9
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9
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9
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9
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11
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11
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11
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13
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13
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