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PLASMA CUTTING AND GOUGING

UPC-1041 Plasma Cutter

UPC-1041 is a high capacity air plasma cutter. Air is utilised both for plasma gas and for cooling the torch. The plasma process is highly efficient for precision cutting and gouging of most electrically conductive materials, and the process is especially suitable for copper alloys, aluminium and stainless steel, which cannot be cut with the Acetylene/ Oxygen cutting process.

The UPC-1041 uses NO HIGH FREQUENCY to ignite the plasma arc. This is of great importance for shipboard use. (Do not interfere with radio communication and other electronicaly controlled equipment.) Cutting capacity is ut to 40 mm steel, and typical cutting speed is 500 mm/ min on 12 mm steel plate. The output is steplessly adjustable for precision cutting at slower speeds. A special nozzle for gouging is available.

Compact and Portable, the unit is built on the inverter principle which in addition to excellent cutting properties provides low weight and compact dimensions. The plasma cutter may easily be passed through manholes and brought to any workplace on board.

To protect the operator a micro switch built into the torch will cut the current to the torch if the nozzle is loosened. The unit will also automatically shut down if the air supply is insufficient, or if the duty cycle is exceeded, causing the unit to heat up. Power will automatically be restored when the air supply is corrected or the unit has cooled. The air regulator includes both filter and water separator to protect the torch, and automatic air post flow provides rapid cooling of the nozzle after cutting.

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