TPT September 2017

C U T T I NG , S AW I NG & PR OF I L I NG

Air cur tain for underwater cutting PLASMA, laser and water-jet cutting systems manufacturer Hypertherm is introducing a new Centricut air curtain for underwater cutting with ESAB plasma systems. expands the appeal of the Centricut brand quick-change to the 20 per cent or so of ESAB customers cutting

underwater,” explained Cynthia von Recklinghausen, product marketing manager for Hypertherm’s Centricut brand. “These customers are now able to enjoy the convenience and time- saving benefits of the quick-change torch without sacrificing cut quality.” Centricut products are designed with critical-to-function tolerances and are precision manufactured by advanced machinists. Businesses interested in a free trial of a Centricut brand product or a technical consultation to improve their cutting process can contact Hypertherm or their authorisedHyperthermdistributor. Hypertherm designs and manufactures cutting products for use in a variety of industries such as shipbuilding, manufacturing and automotive repair. Its product line includes plasma, laser and water-jet cutting systems, in addition to CNC motion and height controls. Hypertherm Europe BV – Netherlands Fax: +31 165 596901 Website: www.hypertherm.com

The air curtain is designed for use with the Centricut quick-change torch for ESAB PT-36, PT-600 and PT-19XLS torches, and mounts directly onto the torch. Once installed, it produces a curtain of air that surrounds the plasma arc, to keep the arc free from the effects of water. According to Hypertherm, its simplified design makes the air curtain smaller and lighter than its OEM counterpart, and because it is mounted to a quick- change torch it is easier to install and remove from the table. This saves time and effort, and makes changing consumables more efficient. The air curtain is adjustable to any position, and works with all three Centricut quick-change torches for ESAB plasma systems. “The introduction of this air curtain

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