Powermax45 plasma system
The Powermax45® 45-amp plasma power supply was last manufactured in September 2016, and is no longer available for sale from Hypertherm. We continue to make original replacement torches, consumables, and repair parts. The Duramax® torch is also available for use with this power supply.
Hypertherm's Technical Service department still continues to support this model. However, technical documentation for self-service is available in our Documents Library.
System information
Product lifecycle
088013, 088015, 088014, 088068
Affected system part numbers:
088016, 088017, 088018, 088019, 088020, 088021, 088022, 088023, 088024, 088025, 088026, 088027, 088028, 088029, 088030, 088031, 088032, 088033, 088034, 088035, 088036, 088037, 088038, 088039, 088040, 088041, 088042, 088043, 088044, 088045, 088046, 088047, 088048, 088052, 088054, 088056, 088057, 088059, 088072, 088073
| AVAILABILITY | |
|---|---|
| Power supply | ⊗ |
| Original torch | ✔ |
| Service parts | ✔ |
| Consumables | ✔ |
| Technical support | ✔ |
Specifications
| Input voltages (± 10%) |
CSA | 200 – 240 V, 1-PH, 50-60 Hz 480 V, 3-PH, 50-60 Hz |
|---|---|---|
| CE | 230 V, 1-PH, 50-60 Hz 400 V, 3-PH, 50-60 Hz |
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| Input Current @ 5.95 kW | CSA | 200/230 V, 1-PH, 34/28 A 480 V, 3-PH, 9 A |
| CE | 230 V, 1-PH, 30 A 380/400 V, 3-PH, 10.5/10 A |
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| Output current | 20 - 45 A | |
| Rated output voltage | 132 VDC | |
| Duty cycle @ 40°C (104°F) | CSA | 50% @ 45 A, 200 – 240 V, 1-PH 60% @ 41 A, 200 – 240 V, 1-PH 100% @ 32 A, 200 – 240 V, 1-PH |
| CE | 50% @ 45 A, 230 V, 1-PH 60% @ 41 A, 230 V, 1-PH 100% @ 32 A, 230 V, 1-PH |
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| CE | 50% @ 45 A, 380/400 V, 3-PH 60% @ 41 A, 380/400 V, 3-PH 100% @ 32 A, 380/400 V, 3-PH |
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| Open circuit voltage (OCV) | 275 VDC | |
| Dimensions with handles | 426 mm (16.75") D; 172 mm (6.75") W; 348 mm (13.7") H |
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| Weight with 6.1 m (20') torch | CSA | 17 kg (37 lbs) |
| CE | 16 kg (35 lbs) | |
| Gas Supply | Clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen | |
| Recommended gas inlet flow rate / pressure |
Cutting: 170 l/min (360 scfh; 6 scfm) @ 80 psi (5.5 bar) Gouging: 360 scfh; 170 l/min (6 scfm) @ 60 psi (4.1 bar) |
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| Input power cable length | 3 m (10') | |
| Power supply type | Inverter - IGBT | |
Engine-driven generator operation
| Engine drive rating | System output current | Performance (arc stretch) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 kW | 45 A | Full |
| 6 kW | 45 A | Limited |
| 6 kW | 30 A | Full |
Cut capacity
| Capacity | Thickness | Cut speed |
|---|---|---|
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Cutting |
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| Recommended | 12 mm (1/2") | 500 mm/min (20 ipm) |
| 19 mm (3/4") | 250 mm/min (10 ipm) | |
| Severance (hand cutting) | 25 mm (1") | 125 mm/min (5 ipm) |
| Pierce* | 12 mm (1/2") | |
*Pierce rating for handheld use or with automatic torch height control
| Capacity | Metal removal rate | Groove profile |
|---|---|---|
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Gouging |
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| Typical gouge | 2,8 kg/hr (6.2 lbs/hr) | 3,3 mm D x 5,5 mm W (0.13" D x 0.22" W) |
Production cut chart
| Material | Thickness | Current | Maximum cut speed * | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| inches | mm | amps | ipm | mm/min | |
| Mild steel | 10 GA | 3 | 45 | 175 | 4445 |
| 1/4 | 6 | 45 | 75 | 1905 | |
| 3/8 | 10 | 45 | 40 | 1016 | |
| 1/2 | 12 | 45 | 25 | 635 | |
| 3/4 | 19 | 45 | 10 | 254 | |
| 1 | 25 | 45 | 5 | 127 | |
| Stainless steel | 10GA | 3 | 45 | 150 | 3810 |
| 1/4 | 6 | 45 | 55 | 1397 | |
| 3/8 | 10 | 45 | 32 | 813 | |
| 1/2 | 12 | 45 | 18 | 457 | |
| 3/4 | 19 | 45 | 9 | 229 | |
| Aluminum | 10 GA | 3 | 45 | 280 | 7112 |
| 1/4 | 6 | 45 | 100 | 2540 | |
| 3/8 | 10 | 45 | 42 | 1067 | |
| 1/2 | 12 | 45 | 25 | 635 | |
| 3/4 | 19 | 45 | 10 | 254 | |
*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.
Resources
Manuals and documents
Powermax45 Operator Manual (English)
PDF (5.93MB)
T45 torch consumable parts
For a full torch and consumable breakdown of the handheld plasma systems please download the full catalog.
T45v drag-cutting parts
| Shield/Deflector | Retaining cap | Nozzle | Swirl ring | Electrode |
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Look for the blue package.
| Consumable type | Torch type | Amperage | Shield/Deflector | Retaining cap | Nozzle | Electrode | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drag cutting | Hand | 30 | 220569 | 220483 | 220480 | 220478 | 220479 |
| 45 | 220674 | 220713 | 220671 | 220669 | 220670 | ||
| Mechanized | Machine | 45 | 220673 | 220713 or 220719 (Ohmic) | 220671 | 220669 | 220670 |
| Gouging | Hand | 220675 | 220713 | 220672 | 220669 | 220670 | |
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HyAccess consumables
HyAccess™ consumables give you the ability to cut in hard-to-reach places. For more information on HyAccess consumables, visit the HyAccess product page.
| Retaining cap | Nozzle | Electrode | Swirl ring |
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| Consumable type | Torch type | Amperage | Electrode | Nozzle, cutting | Nozzle, gouging | Retaining cap | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HyAccess | Hand | 15-45 | 420137 | 420144 | 420147 | 420148 | 220670 |
Consumable kits
Essential consumable kits keep your Powermax up and running with an array of genuine Hypertherm cutting consumables. See chart below for kit contents and ordering information.
Essential kit
| Handheld CSA | 851478 |
|---|---|
| Handheld CE | 851477 |
Kit contents
| Part # | Description | CSA Qty | CEQty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220674 | Shield | 2 | 2 |
| 220717 | Deflector | 1 | 0 |
| 220713 | Retaining cap | 1 | 1 |
| 220671 | Nozzle 45 A | 6 | 7 |
| 220718 | Unshielded cutting nozzle | 1 | 0 |
| 220669 | Electrode | 7 | 7 |
| 220670 | Swirl ring | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 19 parts | 18 parts |
HyAccess kit
| Powermax45 | 428337 |
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Kit contents
| Part # | Part type | Amperage/description | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420137 | Electrode | 15 - 45 A | 2 |
| 420144 | Nozzle, cutting | 15 - 45 A | 1 |
| 420147 | Nozzle, gouging | 15 - 45 A | 1 |
| 420148 | Retaining cap | 15 - 45 A | 1 |
| 420211 | Swirl ring* | 15 - 45 A | 1 |
| Total | 6 parts |
*Swirl ring part number 220670 is also compatible.
Bulk packages
Kit contents
| Contents | Bulk SKU order # | Part type | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220669 | 228844 | Electrode | 25 |
| 220671 | 228843 | Nozzle | 25 |
| 220673 | 228845 | Shield | 10 |
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