PLASMA TORCHES ARE MORE HEAT RESISTANT, WITHSTAND GREATER IMPACT
Duramax™ retrofit plasma torches from Hypertherm can withstand impacts five times greater than the previous generation of torches and are more heat resistant so they can easily conquer the most demanding job in robotic and pipe-cutting applications.
Posted: July 20, 2011
These retrofit plasma torches can withstand impacts five times greater than the previous generation of torches and are more heat resistant so they can easily conquer the most demanding job in robotic and pipe-cutting applications.
The wait is over for Powermax1000 and Powermax1250 owners interested in upgrading to the latest Hypertherm (Hanover, NH) torch technology. They can now enjoy all the benefits of the Duramax™ torch series, including more durability and longer consumable life, while using their existing Powermax systems.
Similar to the Duramax torches introduced earlier with the Powermax65® and Powermax85® systems, the torches are designed with durability in mind. They can withstand impacts five times greater than the previous generation of torches and are more heat resistant so they can easily conquer the most demanding job.
The Duramax torches use the Conical Flow™ nozzle and spring electrode for longer consumable life. Testing shows an up to 55 percent increase in the life of the Duramax consumables, which translates into a 30 percent savings on consumable costs. “We were using five sets of tips per week. Now with the new retrofit torch, we use the system more and are using only one set per week.” said Travis Bering, a manufacturing foreman at JMH Trailers in Pennsylvania. Bering estimates the money his company is saving on consumables will help JMH buy another plasma system for their shop.
The Duramax retrofit torches also offer convenience. They are designed with the same Easy Torch Removal (ETR) connection as the standard Powermax1000 and Powermax1250 torches, enabling switching from the older torch to the new in just seconds. These retrofit torches use the same consumables as the Powermax65 and Powermax85, allowing users with a mix of systems to simplify their consumables stock. In addition, Spring Start™ technology, a new patent-pending design eliminates moving parts within the torch for greater reliability.
The Duramax retrofit torches are available in either an ergonomic, 75 deg hand torch (HRT) or a 15 in full-length machine torch (MRT). Similar to the standard Duramax machine torches, customers have the ability to convert the MRT into a 6 in, short-barreled machine torch perfect for robotic and pipe-cutting applications.
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