Hypertherm
Hypertherm
Hypertherm Sparks
Powermax30 product shot

Handheld plasma system for cutting metal

Operating data
Cut capacity Handheld
Recommended1/4" (6 mm)
Maximum3/8" (10 mm)
Severance 1/2" (12 mm)
Powermax30 detail

ApplicationsHand cutting

Standard system components

Power supply

T30v hand torch

Extra consumables for cutting

Work cable with clamp, 15' (4.5m)

CSA units include 240/20 amp plug with adapter plugs for 120 V/15 amp and 240 V/20 amp circuits

Deluxe system components

All standard system components plus:

Rugged carrying case

Enhanced consumable kit

Plasma cutting guide

Cutting gloves

Shoulder strap

 Specifications

Input Voltages
120 - 230 V, 1-PH, 50/60 Hz
Input Current @ 2.49 kW 120 – 230 V, 1PH: 26–13.5 A
Rated output Voltage 83 VDC
Output current 15 – 30 A
Duty cycle @ 40°C (104°F) 35% @ 30 A, 115 V 50% @ 30 A, 230 V
Output for 100% duty cycle
@ 40° C (104° F)
18 A @ 120 V
21 A @ 230 V
Maximum OCV 240 VDC
Dimensions with handle 12" H (305 mm); 6.6" W (168 mm);
14" D (356 mm)
Weight with Torch 20 lbs (9 kg)
Gas Supply Clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen
Flow rate 3.5 scfm @ 65 psi (99.1 l/min @ 4.5 bar)
Flow pressure 80 – 100 psig (5.5 – 6.9 bar)
Input power cable length 10' (3 m)
Work cable length 15' (4.5 m)
Warranty period Full 3-year power supply warranty and a 1-year torch warranty.


Engine-driven generator operation

Engine Drive
Rating (kW)
System Output
(amps)
Performance
    (arc stretch)
5.5 30 Full
4 25 Limited


Cut Chart

Material
Thickness
Current
Maximum cut speed*
 
inches
mm
amps
ipm
mm/min
Mild Steel 18 GA
10 GA
3/16
1/4
3/8
1.3
3.4
4.8
6.4
9.5
30
30
30
30
30
394
87
52
33
15
10007
2210
1321
838
381
Aluminum 18 GA
10 GA
1/4
3/8
1.3
3.4
6.4
9.5
30
30
30
30
399
78
26
11
10135
1981
660
279
Stainless Steel 18 GA
10 GA
1/4
3/8
1.3
3.4
6.4
9.5
30
30
30
30
221
55
24
11
5613
1397
610
279

* Maximum cut speeds are the results of Hypertherm’s labratory testing. For optimum cut performance, actual cutting speeds may vary based on different cutting applications. Refer to the operator manual for more details.

Powermax30 T30v Torch Consumables


Powermax30 T30v Consumables
Key advantages:
Small size and light weight provide excellent portability. Tapered 75-degree torch provides excellent arc visibility, control, and access to hard-to-reach applications. Boost Conditioner™ compensates for input voltage variations, providing improved performance on low-line voltage, on motor generators and on fluctuating input power. Auto-voltage™ automatically adapts to any incoming power from 120 V – 230 V, single phase. Plug adapters provide improved versatility from the shop, to home, to the field.
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Powermax30 consumable kit (Now available in the U.S. and Canada)

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