TPT January 2017

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ESAB’s Cutmaster series of handheld plasma cutters

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products Cutmaster ® Series of portable air plasma cutting systems range in output from 20 to 120 amps and produce a recommended ‘quality’ cut on material from 6 to 40mm. ESAB Cutmaster plasma cutters are among the lightest and most compact in the industry, making them highly portable and easy to store. With ESAB Cutmaster products, the recommended cut capacity equals the system’s true cut capacity. A recommended cut has a smooth cut face with little or no dross and requires little or no rework or grinding, all of which improve productivity and quality. ESAB Cutmaster products provide additional output when needed, offering a maximum cut thickness that ranges from 60 to 150 per cent greater than the recommended cut. As a result, they eliminate the concept of having to buy up, or purchase a machine larger than end-users actually need. Four products in the ESAB Cutmaster Series (the 60, 80, 100 and 120) share common features. These include a tubular ‘roll bar’ that protects the front and rear of the power supply for durability, as well as making the unit easier to carry. A trigger latch feature prevents hand fatigue during longer cuts, as it allows the operator to release the trigger while the system keeps cutting. Colour-coded LEDs on the front

The five models of the Cutmaster range

of 35mm and severance cut of 45mm and weighs 28.1kg. The ESAB Cutmaster 120 features a 120-amp output, and has a genuine cut of 40mm and severance cut of 55mm and weighs 28.1kg. For primary power and location flexibility, the ESAB Cutmaster 40 enables users to switch from one- phase, 208 – 230VAC primary power to 115VAC primary. This unit produces a genuine cut on 12mm material, cuts a maximum thickness of 15mm material and weighs only 11.8kg. ESAB Welding & Cutting Products is a recognised leader in the welding and cutting industry. From time- honoured processes in welding and cutting to revolutionary technologies in mechanised cutting and automation, ESAB’s welding consumables, equip- ment and accessories bring solutions to customers around the globe.

panel indicate pressure status and setup errors. The Auto Pilot Restart feature instantly reignites the pilot arc while cutting expanded metals such as grates and chain link fences. Each unit comes standard with the 1Torch (6.1 or 15.2m cable options), but they also accept mechanised and automated torches. Primary power options are 50/60 Hz, 400V, 3-ph CE unit. The ESAB Cutmaster 60 features a 60-amp output, and has a genuine cut of 20mm and severance cut of 32mm. It provides a 12mm cut at 635mm per minute, which is 25 per cent to more than 100 per cent faster than competitive models, and weighs just 19.5kg. This unit can also be used for medium duty gouging applications when fitted with the correct torch consumables. The ESAB Cutmaster 80 features an 80-amp output, and has a genuine cut of 25mm and severance cut of 38mm. It also weighs just 19.5kg. The ESAB Cutmaster 100 features a 100-amp output, and has a genuine cut BODE™ longitudinal seam welders are designed for welding longitudinal seams of cylinders, tubes, conical and rectangular work pieces, as well as flat sheets of plate. The robust construction of the machines and patented design of the clamping finger operation ensures the correct alignment for the welding of thin- gauge material in stainless steel, mild steel, titanium, copper or aluminium. The variable speed travelling carriage, which traverses an accurately machined beam, ensures the torch precisely follows the welding seam. The Bode HSW range of positioners can

ESAB – UK Website: www.esab.co.uk

Longitudinal seam welders

produce uniformly strong welds using TIG (argon arc) with and without filler wire, MIG (metal inert gas) using argon, CO 2 or gas mixture, and submerged arc processes. An automatic welding function, via Siemens touchscreen PLC technology, allows the possibility of a simple one-button ‘weld start’ for the operator. Machines are available in lengths from 500mm to 13.5m.

Bode Positioners Ltd – UK Fax: +44 1995 643 211 Email: sales@bode.co.uk Website: www.bode.co.uk

Bode HSW seam welding positioner

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