Powermax65 plasma system
The Powermax65® plasma system is a versatile machine for heavy-duty cutting and gouging in demanding environments. Designed to maximize uptime and productivity, the system offers the latest technological innovations, such as Smart Sense™ technology to automatically adjust the gas pressure. With a variety of Duramax™ torch styles, operators can easily select exactly the right tool for the job: hand cutting or gouging, portable automation, X-Y table, and robotic cutting or gouging.
System information
Applications
Drag cutting
For dragging the torch directly across the work piece

Extended reach cutting
For improved visibility & accessibility when cutting in confined spaces

Extended reach gouging
For improved visibility & accessibility when gouging in confined spaces

Fine feature cutting
For narrow kerf width with minimal dross and heat affected zone

Flush cutting
For cutting closer to base materials using a 45 degree

Max control gouging
For precise metal removal, shallower gouge profiles and light metal washing

Max removal gouging
For aggressive metal removal, deep gouge profiles and extreme metal washing

Mechanized cutting
For portable automation and table cutting

Unsupported applications

Precision gouging
For spot and tack weld removal at very low output current (<25 A)
Try Powermax45 XP
Benefits
Maximum productivity
- Finish jobs faster with cut speeds one and a half times greater than oxyfuel on 12 mm (1/2”) mild steel
- Superior cut and gouge quality let you spend less time on grinding and edge preparation
- Multiple, easy-to-use torch styles let you tackle a wide variety of jobs using the same system

Easy-to-use for cutting and gouging
- No need to change the air pressure – Smart Sense™ technology ensures that it is always correctly set
- SpringStart™ technology ensures consistent starting and a more reliable torch
- Drag cut at full output with a patented shield that reduces dross buildup for smoother cutting
Rugged and reliable
- Hypertherm Certified™ reliability ensures peak performance even in the harshest environments
- Duramax™ torches are designed for high-impact and heat resistance
Specifications
Input voltages | CSA | 200 – 480 V, 1-PH, 50/60 Hz 200 – 600 V, 3-PH, 50/60 Hz |
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CE | 380/400 V, 3-PH, 50/60 Hz | |
Input Current @ 9 kW | CSA | 200/208/240/480 V, 1-PH, 52/50/44/22 A 200/208/240/480/600 V, 3-PH, 32/31/27/13/13 A |
CE | 380/400 V, 3-PH, 15.5/15 A | |
Output current | 20 - 65 A | |
Rated output voltage | 139 VDC | |
Duty cycle @ 40°C (104°F) | CSA | 50% @ 65 A, 230 – 600 V, 1/3-PH 40% @ 65 A, 200 – 208 V, 1/3-PH 100% @ 46 A, 230 – 600 V, 1/3-PH |
CE | 50% @ 65 A, 380/400 V, 3-PH 100% @ 46 A, 380/400 V, 3-PH |
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Open circuit voltage (OCV) | CSA | 295 VDC |
CE | 270 VDC | |
Dimensions with handles | 500 mm (19.7") D; 234 mm (9.2") W; 455 mm (17.9") H |
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Weight with 7.6 m (25') torch | CSA | 29 kg (64 lbs) |
CE | 26 kg (57 lbs) | |
Gas Supply | Clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen | |
Recommended gas inlet flow rate / pressure |
Cutting: 189 l/min (400 scfh; 6.7 scfm) @ 85 psi (5.9 bar) Gouging: 450 scfh; 212 l/min (7.5 scfm) @ 70 psi (4.8 bar) |
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Input power cable length | 3 m (10') | |
Power supply type | Inverter - IGBT |
Engine-driven generator operation
Engine drive rating | System output current | Performance (arc stretch) |
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15 kW | 65 A | Full |
12 kW | 65 A | Limited |
12 kW | 40 A | Full |
8 kW | 40 A | Limited |
8 kW | 30 A | Full |
Cut capacity
Capacity | Thickness | Cut speed |
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Cutting |
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Recommended | 20 mm (3/4") | 500 mm/min (20 ipm) |
25 mm (1") | 250 mm/min (10 ipm) | |
Severance (hand cutting) | 32 mm (1-1/4") | 125 mm/min (5 ipm) |
Pierce * | 16 mm (5/8") |
* Pierce rating for handheld use or with automatic torch height control
Capacity | Metal removal rate | Groove profile |
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Gouging |
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Typical gouge | 4,8 kg/hr (10.7 lbs/hr) |
3,5 mm D x 6,6 mm W (0.14" D x 0.26" W) |
Production cut chart
Material | Thickness | Current | Production cut speed * | ||
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inches | mm | amps | ipm | mm/min | |
Mild steel | 10 GA | 3 | 65 | 224 | 6100 |
1/4 | 6 | 65 | 116 | 3240 | |
3/8 | 10 | 65 | 62 | 1500 | |
1/2 | 12 | 65 | 40 | 1140 | |
5/8 | 16 | 65 | 26 | 650 | |
Stainless steel | 10GA | 3 | 65 | 296 | 8260 |
1/4 | 6 | 65 | 96 | 2850 | |
3/8 | 10 | 65 | 52 | 1250 | |
1/2 | 12 | 65 | 32 | 920 | |
Aluminum | 1/8 | 3 | 65 | 336 | 8800 |
1/4 | 6 | 65 | 152 | 4400 | |
3/8 | 10 | 65 | 68 | 1650 | |
1/2 | 12 | 65 | 48 | 1330 |
*Production cut speeds are the result of Hypertherm's laboratory testing.
Production speeds are approximately 80% of maximum. For optimum cut quality, cutting speeds may vary based on different cutting applications. Refer to the operator manual for more details.
Environmental stewardship is a core value of Hypertherm. Our Powermax products are engineered to meet and exceed global environmental regulations including the RoHS directive.
Buying information
Visit our where to buy page to find a potential partner, or contact Hypertherm directly if you need further assistance.
Standard configurations
Below are the standard system configurations, which include a power supply, torch and work cable.
75° hand torch | 75° and 15° hand torches | |||||
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Power supplies | Voltage configurations | 7.6 m (25') | 15.2 m (50') | 7.6 m (25') | 15.2 m (50') | |
with Eliminizer filter and cover | without remote pendant | |||||
Standard power supply | 200-600 V CSA | 083270 | 083273 | 083271 | ||
400 V CE | 083279 | 083282 | 083280 | |||
Power supply with CPC port and voltage divider | 200-600 V CSA | 083275 | 083276 | 083307 | 083308 | |
400 V CE | 083284 | 083285 | 083309 | 083310 |
180° full-length machine torch | 180° full-length machine torch and 75° hand torch | |||||||
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Power supplies | Voltage configurations | 7.6 m (25') | 15.2 m (50') | 7.6 m (25') | ||||
with remote pendant | without remote pendant | with I/O cables (no pendant) | with remote pendant | without remote pendant | with I/O cables (no pendant) | with remote pendant | ||
Power supply with CPC port and voltage divider | 200-600 V CSA | 083277 | 083294 | 083278 | 083302 | 083300 | ||
400 V CE | 083286 | 083293 | 083287 | 083301 | ||||
Power supply with CPC port, voltage divider, and serial port | 200-600 V CSA | 083303 | 083305 | |||||
400 V CE | 083304 | 083306 |
Custom configurations
Select a power supply, torch, torch consumable kit, work cable and other components.
Power supply options
Standard power supply | Power supply with CPC port and selectable voltage ratio | Power supply with CPC port, selectable voltage ratio and serial interface port (RS-485) | |
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200-600 V CSA | 083234 | 083266 | 083267 |
380/400 V CE | 083235 | 083268 | 083269 |
Starter kit consumable options
(View related consumables section below for all consumable kit options )
Handheld | Mechanized | Mechanized with ohmic retaining cap | |
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Kit | 228963 | 228964 | 228965 |
Duramax torch options
(For Duramax Hyamp torch part numbers, including long torches, see the Powermax125)
Hand torches | Machine torches | Robotic torches | |||||
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Cable length | 75° | 15° | 180° | Mini 180° | 45° | 90° | 180° |
4,5 m (15') | 059476 | 059481 | |||||
7,6 m (25') | 059473 | 059470 | 059477 | 059482 | 059464 | 059465 | 059466 |
10,7 m (35') | 059478 | 059483 | |||||
15,2 m (50') | 059474 | 059471 | 059479 | 059484 | |||
22,8 m (75') | 059475 | 059472 | 059480 |
Cable options
Work cables | Control cables | ||||||||
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Cable length | Hand clamp | C-style clamp | Ring terminal | Remote pendant | CNC, spade connector, divided voltage | CNC, spade connector, no divided voltage | CNC, D-sub connector, divided voltage | RS-485 Serial comm, unterminated | RS-485 Serial comm, D-sub |
7,6 m (25') | 223035 | 223203 | 223209 | 128650 | 228350 | 023206 | 223048 | 223236 | 223239 |
15,2 m (50') | 223034 | 223204 | 223210 | 128651 | 228351 | 023279 | 123896 | 223237 | 223240 |
22,8 m (75') | 223033 | 223205 | 223211 | 128652 |
Resources
Manuals and documents
Powermax65/85 Operator Manual (806650 revision 4)
Torches and consumables
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