TPT March 2015

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Manual plasma cutting and gouging VICTOR Thermal Dynamics has launched an improved PAK 200i manual plasma cutting and gouging system. The system delivers 100 per cent duty cycle at 200 amps. It is capable of hand cutting up to 70mm (2¾") on mild steel, as well as 254mm/ min (10ipm) on 51mm (2") carbon steel, and will remove up to 11.3kg (25lb) of carbon steel per hour. brand manager. “It provides exceptional cost-performance benefits along with the same great reliability, simplicity, productivity and versatility of the PAK 200.” and Asian operation). The PAK 200i system comes as standard with the PCH 200 handheld torch, featuring a 70° or 90° torch head angle. The company also offers a 180° torch for mechanised applications such as pipe bevelling.

The PAK 200i shares the same case and common platformwith the company’s other 200-amp products. Exclusive to the PAK 200i, and particularly useful for gouging applications, is the Tip Saver Plus feature. With accidental tip-to- workpiece contact, the current will fold back to 35 amps to ensure that the tip is not damaged. Other features of

Applications for the PAK 200i include general fabrication, over the road transport trailers, railroad maintenance, vessel manufacturing, pipe bevelling and fabrication, petroleum refineries, foundries, chemical plants, mining operations and shipbuilding. Plasma arc gouging is a fast, economical and environmentally friendly method of removing most metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminium, brass and bronze. The manufacturer claims that, compared to conventional air carbon arc gouging, plasma arc gouging with the PAK 200i offers superior removal rates and clear visibility of the gouging area. Victor Thermal Dynamics – USA Website: www.victortechnologies.com

“The PAK 200i is one of the most powerful manual cutting and gouging systems on the market today,” commented Michelle Chamberlain,

the PAK 200i include dual gas capability for cut quality and control on stainless steel and aluminium. The system, with a standard two-year parts and labour warranty, can be configured to operate at 380-415V, 480V or 400V CE (European

The PAK 200i manual plasma cutting system

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