Powermax45 XP plasma cutter
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Operator and instruction manuals (5)
Cut Charts for Cartridge Adapter on Duramax Torches (Multilingual) (Revision 1)
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Cut with Powermax on an EDGE Connect CNC - Manual Addendum (Revision 1)
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Powermax EtherCAT Interface for EDGE Connect Installation and Setup Manual (Revision 2)
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Service manuals (2)
Duramax/Duramax Hyamp Robotic Torches 45 degree, 90 degree, and 180 degree (Revision 3)
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Powermax45 XP Service Manual (809230 revision 2)
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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 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Upgrades
Powermax45 SYNC plasma cutter
For metal workers who want the most versatile system available to gouge, cut, and mark, the Powermax45® SYNC delivers the best return on investment. Part of the Hypertherm® Powermax® family, Powermax45 SYNC features built-in intelligence, a patented single-piece cartridge, and up to 5 times longer consumable life and greater cutting power than higher-amperage competitors.
ProNest 2025 LT
ProNest® LT is a material nesting software designed for light industrial, mechanized plasma, waterjet, and oxyfuel cutting in production environments.
Accessories
Air filtration kits
Hypertherm air filtration kits protect Powermax systems against contaminated air and moisture from air lines.
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
The Hypertherm leather torch sheath provides additional protection for torch leads against cuts, burn-through and abrasion.
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
Hypertherm system dust covers are made from a flame-retardant vinyl designed to protect your Powermax plasma cutting system from dust and dirt.
Field service bulletins (11)
Machine Interface Cable Kit | Remplacement du câble d’interface - Powermax45/45 XP, 65/85/105/125, and SYNC
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Machine Interface Receptacle with Voltage Divider PCB for Powermax45 XP/45 SYNC Câble d’interface de machine avec panneau diviseur de tension (Revision 3)
PDF (17.08MB)
Optional Oil Removal Air Filter Kit and Element Replacement (Revision 0)
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