Powermax45 XP plasma cutter
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Specifications
For full specifications, reference the manual.
| Input voltages (± 10%) |
CSA | 200–240 V, 1-PH, 50–60 Hz OR 480 V, 3-PH, 50–60 Hz1 |
|---|---|---|
| CE/CCC | 230 V, 1-PH, 50–60 Hz OR 400 V, 3-PH, 50–60 Hz |
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| Input current @ 6.5 kW |
CSA | 200–240 V, 1-PH, 39/32 A OR 480 V, 3-PH, 9.4 A1 |
| CE/CCC | 230 V, 1-PH, 33 A OR 400 V, 3-PH, 10 A |
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| Output current | 10–45 A | |
| Rated output voltage | 145 VDC | |
| Duty cycle @ 40° C (104° F) |
CSA |
50% @ 45 A, 200–240 V, 1-PH |
| CE/CCC | 50% @ 45 A, 230 V, 1-PH 60% @ 41 A, 230 V, 1-PH 100% @ 32 A, 230 V, 1-PH 50% @ 45 A, 400 V, 3-PH 60% @ 41 A, 400 V, 3-PH 100% @ 32 A, 400 V, 3-PH |
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| Open circuit voltage (OCV) | 275 VDC (200–240 V, CSA/CE/CCC and 480 V, CSA) 265 VDC (400 V CE/CCC) |
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| Dimensions with handles | 442 mm (17.4″) D; 173 mm (6.8″) W; 357 mm (14.1″) H | |
| Weight with 6.1 m (20') torch | CSA | 14 kg (31 lbs.) |
| CE/CCC | 15 kg (33 lbs.) | |
| Gas supply | Cutting: air (clean, dry and oil-free), nitrogen, F5 Gouging: air (clean, dry and oil-free), nitrogen, F5 Marking: air (clean dry and oil-free) argon |
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| Recommended gas inlet flow rate/pressure |
188 I/min (400 scfh) @ 5,9 bar (90 psi) | |
| Input power cable length | 3 m (10′) | |
| Power supply type | Inverter – IGBT | |
| Engine drive requirement | 12.5 kVA (10 kW) for full 45 A output | |
| Electrical efficiency | 88% | |
| Recyclability | 100% | |
| Certifications | CSA certified for use in the Americas and Asia, except China. CCC for use in China. CE, RCM, GOST-TR, UkrSEPRO, and Serbian AAA for use in Europe, Australia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, and other countries where accepted. | |
| Warranty | Power supply: 3-year Torch: 1-year |
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1 For use in North America only.
Engine-driven generator operation
| Engine drive rating | System output current | Performance (arc stretch) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 kW | 45 A | Full |
| 8 kW | 45 A | Limited |
| 6 kW | 30 A | Full |
Cut capacity
| Capacity | Thickness | Cut speed |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Recommended | 16 mm (5/8″) 22 mm (7/8″) |
500 mm/min (20 ipm) 250 mm/min (10 ipm) |
| Severance (hand cutting) | 29 mm (1-1/8″) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gouging | ||
| Typical gouge | 3,4 kg (7.5 lbs.) per hour | 3,2 mm (.12″) D x 6,8 mm (.26″) W |
Production cut chart
| Material | Thickness inches |
Current amps |
Production cut speed* ipm |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild steel | 10 GA | 45 | 181 | |
| 1/4 | 45 | 72 | ||
| 3/8 | 45 | 38 | ||
| 1/2 | 45 | 24 | ||
| 5/8 | 45 | 16 | ||
| Stainless steel | 10 GA | 45 | 134 | |
| 1/4 | 45 | 59 | ||
| 3/8 | 45 | 29 | ||
| 1/2 | 45 | 19 | ||
| 5/8 | 45 | 13 | ||
| Aluminum | 1/8 | 45 | 263 | |
| 1/4 | 45 | 104 | ||
| 3/8 | 45 | 42 | ||
| 1/2 | 45 | 26 | ||
| 5/8 | 45 | 14 | ||
| Material | Thickness mm |
Current amps |
Production cut speed* mm/min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mild steel | 3 | 45 | 5590 |
| 6 | 45 | 2110 | |
| 10 | 45 | 920 | |
| 12 | 45 | 690 | |
| 16 | 45 | 400 | |
| Stainless steel | 3 | 45 | 4725 |
| 6 | 45 | 1695 | |
| 10 | 45 | 870 | |
| 12 | 45 | 540 | |
| 16 | 45 | 320 | |
| Aluminum | 3 | 45 | 7120 |
| 6 | 45 | 3095 | |
| 10 | 45 | 1015 | |
| 12 | 45 | 745 | |
| 16 | 45 | 340 |
* Production 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.
Environmental stewardship is a core value of Hypertherm. Our Powermax products are engineered to meet and exceed global environmental regulations including the RoHS directive.
Consumables
Please contact an authorized Hypertherm distributor to place your consumables order.
Drag cutting
| Torch | Operating range | Shield | Retaining cap | Nozzle | Electrode | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax Lock torches - Handheld - 15° | 15 A - 45 A | 220818 | 220854 | 220941 | 220842 / 220777 (CopperPlus long life upgrade) | 220857 |
| Duramax Lock torches - Handheld - 75° | 15 A - 45 A | 220818 | 220854 | 220941 | 220842 / 220777 (CopperPlus long life upgrade) | 220857 |
Extended reach cutting
| Torch | Operating range | Retaining cap | Nozzle/shield | Electrode | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax Lock torches - Handheld - 15° | 30 A - 45 A | 420413 | 420410 | 420408 | 220857 |
| Duramax Lock torches - Handheld - 75° | 30 A - 45 A | 420413 | 420410 | 420408 | 220857 |
| Duramax Lock torches - Machine - 180° | 30 A - 45 A | 420413 | 420410 | 420408 | 220857 |
Extended reach gouging
| Torch | Operating range | Retaining cap | Nozzle/shield | Electrode | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax Lock torches - Handheld - 15° | 30 A - 45 A | 420413 | 420412 | 420408 | 220857 |
| Duramax Lock torches - Handheld - 75° | 30 A - 45 A | 420413 | 420412 | 420408 | 220857 |
| Duramax Lock torches - Machine - 180° | 30 A - 45 A | 420413 | 420412 | 420408 | 220857 |
Fine feature cutting
| Torch | Operating range | Shield | Retaining cap | Nozzle | Electrode | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax Lock torches - Handheld - 15° | 30 A - 45 A | 220931 | 220854 | 220930 | 220842 | 220947 |
| Duramax Lock torches - Handheld - 75° | 30 A - 45 A | 220931 | 220854 | 220930 | 220842 | 220947 |
| Duramax Lock torches - Machine - 180° | 30 A - 45 A | 220955 | 220854 / 220953 (Ohmic) | 220930 | 220842 | 220947 |
Flush cutting
| Torch | Operating range | Retaining ring | Nozzle/shield | Retaining cap | Electrode | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax Lock torches - Handheld - 15° | 30 A - 45 A | 420540 | 420633 | 420536 | 420635 | 420634 |
| Duramax Lock torches - Handheld - 75° | 30 A - 45 A | 420540 | 420633 | 420536 | 420635 | 420634 |
| Duramax Lock torches - Machine - 180° | 30 A - 45 A | 420540 | 420633 | 420536 | 420635 | 420634 |
Marking
| Torch | Operating range | Shield | Retaining cap | Nozzle | Electrode | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax Lock torches - Handheld - 15° | 10 A - 25 A | 420542 | 220854 | 420415 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax Lock torches - Handheld - 75° | 10 A - 25 A | 420542 | 220854 | 420415 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax Lock torches - Machine - 180° | 10 A - 15 A | 420542 | 220854 | 420415 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax Lock torches - Machine - 180° | 10 A - 25 A | 420542 | 220854 | 420415 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax Lock torches - Machine - 180° | 15 A - 25 A | 420542 | 220854 / 220953 (Ohmic) | 420415 | 220842 | 220857 |
Max control gouging
| Torch | Operating range | Shield | Retaining cap | Nozzle | Electrode | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax Lock torches - Handheld - 15° | 25 A - 45 A | 420480 | 220854 | 420419 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax Lock torches - Handheld - 75° | 25 A - 45 A | 420480 | 220854 | 420419 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax Lock torches - Machine - 180° | 25 A - 45 A | 420480 | 220854 | 420419 | 220842 | 220857 |
Mechanized cutting
| Torch | Operating range | Shield / Deflector | Retaining cap / Retaining cap (ohmic) | Nozzle | Electrode | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax Lock torches - Machine - 180° | 15 A - 45 A | 220817 / 220955 (Unshielded deflector) | 220854 / 220953 (Ohmic) | 220941 | 220842 / 220777 (CopperPlus long life upgrade) | 220857 |
Precision gouging
| Torch | Operating range | Deflector | Retaining cap | Nozzle | Electrode | Swirl ring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duramax Lock torches - Handheld - 15° | 10 A - 25 A | 420414 | 220854 | 420415 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax Lock torches - Handheld - 75° | 10 A - 25 A | 420414 | 220854 | 420415 | 220842 | 220857 |
| Duramax Lock torches - Machine - 180° | 10 A - 25 A | 420414 | 220854 | 420415 | 220842 | 220857 |
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Accessories
Air filtration kits
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Hypertherm cartridge adapter
The cartridge adapter lets you convert to Hypertherm’s new cartridge consumable platform if you have a Powermax45® XP with a Duramax® Lock torch or a Powermax65®, Powermax85®, or Powermax105® with a Duramax torch.
Leather torch sheaths
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Powermax EtherCAT Interface for EDGE Connect
The Powermax® EtherCAT® Interface is an all-in-one adapter that allows a digital connection between the Powermax equipment and the EDGE® Connect CNC. This allows faster equipment setup, an intuitive operator interface, and access to real-time diagnostics information.
System dust covers
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