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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.

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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

Marking

For scoring, indicating part identification, hole or weld locations

Try Powermax45 XP

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
Input voltages	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
Input Current @ 9 kW	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
Duty cycle @ 40°C (104°F)	CE	50% @ 65 A, 380/400 V, 3-PH 100% @ 46 A, 380/400 V, 3-PH
Open circuit voltage (OCV)	CSA	295 VDC
Open circuit voltage (OCV)	CE	270 VDC
Dimensions with handles	500 mm (19.7") D; 234 mm (9.2") W; 455 mm (17.9") H
Weight with 7.6 m (25') torch	CSA	29 kg (64 lbs)
Weight with 7.6 m (25') torch	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)
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)
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
	Cutting
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
	Gouging
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 *
Material	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.

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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
Power supplies	Voltage configurations	7.6 m (25')		15.2 m (50')	7.6 m (25')	15.2 m (50')
Power supplies	Voltage configurations		with Eliminizer filter and cover		without remote pendant
Standard power supply	200-600 V CSA	083270	083273	083271
Standard power supply	400 V CE	083279	083282	083280
Power supply with CPC port and voltage divider	200-600 V CSA	083275		083276	083307	083308
Power supply with CPC port and voltage divider	400 V CE	083284		083285	083309	083310

		180° full-length machine torch						180° full-length machine torch and 75° hand torch
Power supplies	Voltage configurations	7.6 m (25')			15.2 m (50')			7.6 m (25')
Power supplies	Voltage configurations	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
Power supply with CPC port and voltage divider	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)
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
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
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
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