TorchBay Station fixtures
Fit out your TorchBay Station with the right fixtures for safe, efficient oxy-fuel, LPG and plasma cutting in South African workshop conditions.
Which TorchBay Station fixtures fit your bay and when to use them
TorchBay Station fixtures are built for busy fabrication bays handling torch work daily. The labelled tip rack holds spare and current-cutting tips, so operators always find the right size for each job. A PPE hook rail keeps face shields, gloves and aprons right at the bay, ready and visible. Flashback arrestors for both regulator and torch ends help meet the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 10019, which require extra protection on oxy-fuel hoses. The spring-return hose reels suit yards with heavy torch use, stopping hoses from becoming trip hazards or tangled between shifts. Use tip board labels to match nozzle size to plate thickness, cutting down confusion when teams rotate.
For safety, the spark skirt kit attaches to the bay frame to block hot slag and sparks from travelling under benches or onto walkways. Add a visor rack extra if your shop runs more than one torch operator per shift, and fit wall-mount thickness tags so everyone checks the metal before lighting up. If you're in a coastal shop, check clamp screws and steel rack fixings for corrosion monthly.
- Tip rack with labels for nozzle sizes
- Spring-return hose reels for tidy hose storage
- PPE hook rail for shields and gloves
- Spark skirt kit for under-bench safety
- Visor rack extra for team bays
How to arrange fixtures for repeatable batch torch work
Consistency is key when your team cuts batches for gates, trailers, or ductwork. Mark out clear zones inside the TorchBay Station footprint: cutting area, tip rack, PPE rail and the offcut bin lane. Mount tip boards and PPE points at shoulder height, so even new team members spot them on a busy day. Attach thickness tags and recipe cards right at the operator's side, using our kanban card set to flag which tips and shields need topping up before the next batch.
Set the spark skirt so it overlaps the floor edge by at least 120 mm, catching stray sparks. Check the hose reels retract fully without snagging, and check all flashback arrestors each Monday before the week starts. Don't let the offcut bin overflow, as collected scrap can block walkways and raise your fire risk.
Fixture mistakes we see on real floors
We often see torch tips tossed loose on the bench or left stuck in torch handles, leading to mix-ups and wasted time, fit the tip board labels and use them every shift. Hose reels mounted too high or tight can cause kinks or snapback: double-check the reel position before final fixing. Skipping spark skirts means hot slag lands in all the wrong places, especially with plasma work.
Another common slip is skipping regular checks of flashback arrestors and PPE stations. In Gauteng winters, dust builds up on racks and rails, so wipe these down weekly. Missing or illegible thickness tags can make new staff guess at wrong settings, risking both safety and quality.
