Handheld or mechanized plasma system
for cutting and gouging metal

Operating data
  Thickness Cut speed
  Handheld cut capacity
Recommended 5/8" (12 mm) 20 ipm
(500 mm/min)
  7/8"(19 mm) 10 ipm
(250 mm/min)
Severance 1 1/8" (25 mm) 5 ipm
(125 mm/min.)
  Mechanized pierce capacity
  1/2" (10 mm)  
  Metal removal rate
  Gouge capacity
  7.5 lb  per hour
  Groove profile
 

.13" (3.3 mm) D x .22" (5.5 mm) W

Specifications

Input Voltages
(± 10%)
CSA
CE
200 – 240 V, 1-PH, 50-60 Hz
230 V, 1-PH, 50-60 Hz
400 V, 3-PH, 50-60 Hz
Input Current @5.95 kW CSA

CE
200/230 V, 1-PH, 34/28 A
230 V, 1-PH, 30 A
380/400 V, 3-PH, 10.5/10 A
Output current   20 - 45 A
Rated output voltage   132 VDC
Duty cycle @ 40°C (104°F) CSA



CE


CE
50% @ 45 A, 200 – 240 V, 1-PH
60% @ 41 A, 200 – 240 V, 1-PH
100% @ 32 A, 200 – 240 V, 1-PH
50% @ 45 A, 230 V, 1-PH
60% @ 41 A, 230 V, 1-PH
100% @ 32 A, 230 V, 1-PH
50% @ 45 A, 380/400 V, 3-PH
60% @ 41 A, 380/400 V, 3-PH
100% @ 32 A, 380/400 V, 3-PH
Open circuit voltage (OCV)   275 VDC
Dimensions with handles   16.75" (426 mm) D; 6.75" (172 mm) W;
13.7" (348 mm) H
Weight with 20' (6.1 m) torch CSA
CE
31 lbs (17 kg)
Gas Supply   Clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen
Recommended gas inlet
flow rate / pressure
Cutting:    360 scfh; 6 cfm (170 l/min) @ 80 psi (5.5 bar)
Gouging:  360 scfh; 6 cfm (170 l/min) @ 60 psi (4.1 bar)
Input power cable length   10' (3 m)
Power supply type   Inverter - IGBT



Engine-driven generator operation

Engine Drive
Rating (kW)
System Output
(amps)
Performance
(arc stretch)
10
45
Full
8
45
Limited
6
30
Full



 


* Maximum cut speeds are the results of Hypertherm’s laboratory testing.
For optimum cut performance, actual cutting speeds may vary based on different cutting applications.
Refer to the operator manual for more details.

 

Unit of Measure

Specifications

Type

N/A Manual Plasm1980a System