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maximum recommended cutting thickness of 24 mm, but it will deliver an excellent cut on 16 mm carbon steel sheet, 12 mm stain- less steel and 10 mm thick aluminium,” he says. The units also incorporate a mode purpose designed for cutting through ex- panded metal sheet or grating. “On ESAB’s HandyPlasma machines, this is known as ‘grate mode’. The feature keeps a pilot arc lit to reignite the plasma arc after it jumps across the gaps in the cut line of the metal sheet,” Saunders explains. Some of the modern features of HandyPlasma machines include: • An intuitive LCD display: The HandyPlas- ma panel is totally user-friendly with a 2.8̋ colour LCD screen that clearly displays all settings needed at a glance: cutting mode, input voltage and input air pressure. • One knob control: Complete with the functions necessary for any cutting job, the HandyPlasma cutting machine is simple and quick to set up with just one knob using a three step process. First, the operator selects the desired mode for torch control, 2T – On/Off or 4T – Lock-on. Second, the ‘grate’ or ‘plate’ mode is selected, depending on the ma- terial being cut. Third, cutting can start. • Built-in air regulator: The HandyPlasma comes with an automatic internal regulator that manages the air passing through the torch. It is not necessary to adjust the gas – the machine auto- matically detects the inlet and outlet pressure. It also comes with an external air filter with a purge valve for removing excess oil in the compressed air. • A complete line of consumables has been specially developed to take ad- vantage of the full potential of the HandyPlasma and to ensure it is always ready for work. • The HandyPlasma comes ready to use, with a 60 A torch and a five metre lead. This ergonomic torch features a trigger lock for greater safety and a choice of 2T/4T function on the machine panel. • The automatic system has a gas purging period to cool the torch after cutting, extending the life of the consumables. • The system package consists of the HandyPlasma 35i or 45i plasma power source along with a HandyTorch 60A Plasma Torch. These systems are ideal for jobbing shops doing light to medium fabrication that in-
These systems are particularly useful when having to work with a wide variety of sheet materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
The HandyPlasma 35i and 45i units also incorporate a mode for cutting through expanded metal sheet or grating.
volves having to cut sheet metal plates or expanded metal quickly. They are particu- larly useful for having to work with a wide variety of materials where the key focus is on the shapes being cut.
Typical industries include agriculture; food and processing; mining; civil construc- tion; transportation; repair and mainte- nance; and general manufacturing www.esab.co.za
SPECIFICATIONS
HandyPlasma 35i
HandyPlasma 45i
Mild Steel Severance (max)
12 mm 12 mm 10 mm
16 mm 16 mm 12 mm 10 mm 10 mm
Mild Steel Clean Cut Stainless Clean Cut Aluminium Clean Cut
8 mm 6 mm
Piercing Capacity
Input power Duty Cycle
220/230 V, 15 A single phase 220/230 V, 15 A single phase
35 A @ 35%
45 A @ 35%
Input Air Required Generator Required Dimensions (ℓ×w×h)
7.3 Bar, 110 ℓ/min
7.3 Bar, 110 ℓ/min
8 kVA
9 kVA
415×176×324 mm
415×176×324 mm
Weight
11.8 kg (13.5 w/torch)
11.8 kg (13.5 w/torch)
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