Hypertherm's mechanised plasma systems are used to manufacture mining equipment such as conveyors, wear packages and hoppers, while hand-held systems are most commonly used to maintain and repair the heavy equipment used at the mines.
Some of the uses of plasma on-site include pipe fabrication and repair, cutting off corroded bolts to repair bulldozer tracks and for gouging out welds prior to repairing trucks and loaders.
The first of its kind in the industry, Hypertherm’s Duramax Hyamp long handheld torch is a new addition to the Duramax Hyamp torch series.
The long torch opens up new possibilities for scrapping, skeleton cutting, and other applications, and comes in two lengths -- 1.2m and 0.6m. The special application torch is made from high impact and heat-resistant materials, and is designed for industrial use in harsh environments.
It is compatible with the Powermax125, as well as the Powermax105/85/65 systems.
Hypertherm's Powermax line of products consists of six highly portable air plasma systems for handheld cutting, and five which can be used for automated cutting, and for gouging of any electrically conductive metal.
Each Powermax system is carefully designed for high-performance usage and can meet any and all cutting and gouging needs.
The latest addition to this range is Powermax125, a 125-amp air plasma system that is the most powerful offering within the series, and one that features a 100% duty cycle for maximum work efficiency and productivity.
The new system can be used for both handheld and mechanized cutting and gouging, and is capable of cutting 38mm-thick metals, and piercing metals up to 25mm-thick when mechanised.
Other benefits of the Powermax125 include cut speeds that are up to five times faster than oxyfuel on 12mm mild steel, more torch options than competitive systems so owners can choose the right torch for their particular application, SpringStart technology for consistent starting and a more reliable torch, and Smart Sense technology that automatically adjusts the air pressure for the best cutting and gouging performance.
In addition to Powermax 125, Powermax105 and Powermax45 will also be on display at QME 2014, along with Hypertherm’s range of torches and consumables that are compatible with these Powermax systems.
