Posted to News on 2nd Feb 2021, 08:55
ESAB shows its cutting edge
New manual plasma cutting system goes live!
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products’ Cutmaster 40 weighs 10 kg, offers a rated output of 40 amps at 35% duty-cycle, delivers a recommended cut and pierce capacity on 12 mm steel, and can sever steel up to 16 mm, states the company.
It uses 200 – 240VAC ± 10% 50/60 Hz 1ph main power and can run off a generator with at least 8kW.
“Head-to-head evaluations against leading competitors confirmed that the Cutmaster 40 delivers superior cutting performance and unprecedented power and mobility,” says Kris Scherm, global manual plasma business & product director, ESAB. “The arc stretch enables the unit to maintain cutting performance while cutting in tight corners or working unusual positions.”
The Cutmaster 40 features a rugged, weather-proof (IP23 rated) three-handle case that better protects the unit, especially during transportation in the back of a work truck. The handles make it easier to move the unit in tight quarters, as well as help organise the cables, states ESAB. The unit is designed for general fabrication, construction, training schools, plumbing and HVAC, metal/building/roofing, maintenance/repair, agricultural, ornamental work and autobody repair and restoration.
The Cutmaster 40 comes with the proven SL60 1Torch with 5 m torch lead. Further, because it uses ESAB’s ATC torch connection (standard on all Cutmaster units), operators can connect an additional 7.6 m of torch lead. The work cable uses a standard 50 mm dinse connection, while the robust work clamp creates a strong electrical connection.
“We designed the torch and work cables to disconnect in seconds, which improves cable management when moving the unit,” adds Scherm. “Also, because these items can get damaged, the quick disconnect design makes them easily replaceable."
”The SL60 1Torch comes with the Cutmaster Black Series electrodes, which are said to extend operating life by up to 60%. “As a result, they lower cutting cost and downtime, as well as maintain cut performance over a longer time period,” says ESAB, which backs the Cutmaster 40 with a 3-year warranty on the power supply and a 1-year warranty on the 1Torch.More details can be found here: https://www.esab.co.uk/gb/en/index.cfm
