Automated plasma cutter Powermax30® AIR

manualinverterIGBT inverter

Overview
Despite its small size, the Powermax30® AIR delivers big performance. This small air plasma cutter — the smallest, lightest handheld plasma cutter in its class — includes its own built-in air compressor. Plug it in and cut. Dual-voltage (120 V or 240 V) with Auto-Voltage™ technology and plug adapters included. Internal compressor eliminates need for external air compressor and filter. Continuous pilot arc for cutting through grate or rusted metal without retriggering.

Key features

• Built-in air compressor for fully portable cutting using only single-phase power
• Dual-voltage operation: use with 120 V or 240 V
• Patent-pending consumable design optimizes airflow from the compact internal compressor
• Continuous pilot arc for cutting through dirty, painted, or rusty metal
• Lightweight, compact, and designed for handheld portability

Applications

• Drag cutting — for dragging the torch directly across the work piece
• Mechanized cutting — portable automation and table cutting

Unsupported / alternative application guidance

• Extended reach cutting and extended reach gouging — use an extended-reach solution (Powermax30 XP recommended for those needs)
• Fine feature cutting, flush cutting, Max control gouging, Max removal gouging — other Powermax models may be more appropriate

Benefits

• Easy to set up and operate: Internal compressor eliminates the need for an external air compressor and filter; plug into any 120 or 240 V power (Auto-Voltage™ technology and plug adapters included)
• Superior performance in a compact package: Patent-pending consumable design enables consistent cutting by optimizing airflow from the compact internal compressor; continuous pilot arc; fast cutting speeds and superior cut quality
• Exceptional versatility: One tool to cut a variety of metal types and thicknesses; small size and light weight for portability; built to withstand heavy-duty use

Cut capacities (table)
Capacity | Thickness | Cut speed
Recommended | 8 mm (5/16") / 10 mm (3/8") | 500 mm/min (20 ipm) / 250 mm/min (10 ipm)
Severance | 16 mm (5/8") | 125 mm/min (5 ipm)

Cutting with 120 V input power
The maximum recommended output of 20 A, the cut capacities are:

• 3 mm (10 gauge) at 762 mm/min (30 ipm)
• 6 mm (1/4") at 355 mm/min (14 ipm)
• 10 mm (3/8") at 125 mm/min (5 ipm)

Electrical / performance specifications (summary table)
Input voltages | 120–240 V, 1-PH, 50/60 Hz
Input current @ 2.5 kW | 120–240 V, 1-PH, 29–15 A
Output current | 15–30 A
Rated output voltage | 83 VDC
Duty cycle @ 40°C (104°F) | 35% @ 240 V; 20% @ 120 V
Open circuit voltage (OCV) | 256 VDC
Weight with 4.5 m (15') torch | 9.5 kg (21.8 lbs)

General specifications (table)
Dimensions with handles | 420 mm (16.5") D; 195 mm (7.7") W; 333 mm (13.1") H
Input power cable length | 3 m (10')
Power supply type | Inverter - IGBT
Engine drive requirement | 5.5 kW for full 30 A output
Electrical efficiency | 86%
Warranty | Power supply: 6-year; Torch: 1-year

Ordering / standard system configurations
Standard systems include power supply, Duramax LT hand torch with 4.5 m (15') lead, and work clamp with 4.5 m (15') lead. (Multiple regional model numbers / configurations exist depending on certification region: CSA, CE, CCC.)

Resources
Datasheet and operator manual available in PDF format from product resources (product literature and manuals listed).

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Model: Powermax30® AIR
• Input voltages: 120–240 V, single-phase, 50/60 Hz
• Input current @ 2.5 kW: 29–15 A (120–240 V)
• Output current range: 15–30 A
• Rated output voltage: 83 VDC
• Open circuit voltage: 256 VDC
• Duty cycle @ 40°C: 35% @ 240 V; 20% @ 120 V
• Cut capacities (recommended): up to 8–10 mm at practical cut speeds; severance to 16 mm
• Built-in air compressor; patent-pending consumable design; continuous pilot arc
• Weight (with 15' torch): 9.5 kg (21.8 lbs)
• Dimensions (with handles): 420 mm D x 195 mm W x 333 mm H
• Input power cable length: 3 m (10')
• Power supply type: Inverter - IGBT
• Engine drive requirement: 5.5 kW for full 30 A output
• Electrical efficiency: 86%
• Warranty: power supply 6 years; torch 1 year