Powermax45 XP plasma system

Meet the newest member of our best-selling line of Powermax® portable plasma systems. The Powermax45® XP delivers increased cut capacity – up to 16 mm (5/8”) metal – as well as faster cut speeds, and automatic gas adjustment for quick, simple setup and operation. New Duramax® Lock torches support handheld and mechanized cutting of a wider range of metal thicknesses, along with precision gouging such as spot weld removal, and marking capabilities.

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Applications

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"My Powermax45 XP worked excellently to cut out bad iron and remove old welds from a 50 ton lowboy trailer I was rebuilding. I was cutting T1 and A656 steel and washing 7018 and AR90 welding rod and wire. I especially liked having the ability to precision gouge. The gouging mode worked way better than I expected. It was so easy to control. I made several light passes on the weld to remove it instead of trying to remove it all at once. It worked so well it helped cut my grinding time in half. I can’t speak highly enough about the system. It has been invaluable for a job like this. Considering the cost of a different trailer or having a shop repair it, the Powermax is more than worth the purchase price and cost for consumables. I estimate it has saved me thousands of dollars in labor costs."

Terry Jackson, Jackson Excavating

System information

Benefits

Easy to use

  • Small size and light weight provide exceptional portability for a 16 mm (5/8") rated cutting system
  • Patented drag-cutting technology makes the Powermax45 XP easy to use – even for first-time operators
  • Smart Sense™ technology ensures that air pressure is always correctly set

Outstanding versatility

Maximum productivity

  • Finish jobs faster, with cut speeds 1.5 times greater than oxyfuel on 6 mm (1/4") mild steel
  • Superior cut and gouge quality reduces time for grinding and edge preparation
  • New torch disable switch feature allows faster, easier changeout of consumables

Rugged and reliable

  • Duramax® Lock torches are designed for high-impact and heat resistance
  • SpringStart™ technology ensures consistent starting and optimum torch performance
  • Hypertherm Certified™ reliability ensures peak performance even in the most demanding environments

Designed for low environmental impact

  • Plasma cutting efficiency is 11% better than its predecessor, enabling you to cut more steel with less power, in less time
  • All plasma system components are recyclable
  • 14% lighter than its predecessor and delivers more cutting power

Learn more about improvements that have been made

Specifications

Input voltages
(± 10%)		 CSA 200 – 240 V, 1-PH, 50-60 Hz
OR
480 V, 3-PH, 50-60 Hz1
CE/CCC 230 V, 1-PH, 50-60 Hz
OR
400 V, 3-PH, 50-60 Hz
Input current
@ 6.5 kW		 CSA 200 - 240 V, 1-PH, 39/32 A
OR
480 V, 3-PH, 9.4 A1
CE/CCC 230 V, 1-PH, 33 A
OR
400 V, 3-PH, 10 A
Output current 10–45 A
Rated output voltage 145 VDC
Duty cycle
@ 40° C (104° F)		 CSA

50% @ 45 A, 200 – 240 V, 1-PH
60% @ 41 A, 200 – 240 V, 1-PH
100% @ 32 A, 200 – 240 V, 1-PH
50% @ 45 A, 480 V, 3-PH
60% @ 41 A, 480 V, 3-PH
100% @ 32 A, 480 V, 3-PH
CE/CCC 50% @ 45 A, 230 V, 1-PH
60% @ 41 A, 230 V, 1-PH
100% @ 32 A, 230 V, 1-PH
50% @ 45 A, 400 V, 3-PH
60% @ 41 A, 400 V, 3-PH
100% @ 32 A, 400 V, 3-PH
Open circuit voltage (OCV) 275 VDC (200 - 240 V, CSA/CE/CCC and 480 V, CSA)
265 VDC (400 V CE/CCC)
Dimensions with handles 442 mm (17.4") D; 173 mm (6.8") W; 357 mm (14.1") H
Weight with 6.1 m (20') torch CSA 14 kg (31 lbs.)
CE/CCC 15 kg (33 lbs.)
Gas supply Cutting: air (clean, dry and oil-free), nitrogen, F5
Gouging: air (clean, dry and oil-free), nitrogen, F5
Marking: air (clean dry and oil-free) argon
Recommended
gas inlet
flow rate / pressure		 188 I/min (400 scfh) @ 5,9 bar (90 psi)
Input power cable length 3 m (10')
Power supply type Inverter – IGBT
Engine drive requirement 12.5 kVA (10 kW) for full 45 A output
Electrical efficiency 88%
Recyclability 100%
Certifications CSA certified for use in the Americas and Asia, except China. CCC for use in China. CE, RCM, GOST-TR, UkrSEPRO, and Serbian AAA for use in Europe, Australia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, and other countries where accepted.
Warranty Power supply: 3-year
Torch: 1-year

1 For use in North America only.

Engine-driven generator operation

Engine drive ratingSystem output currentPerformance (arc stretch)
10 kW 45 A Full
8 kW 45 A Limited
6 kW 30 A Full

 

 Environmental stewardship is a core value of Hypertherm. Our Powermax products are engineered to meet and exceed global environmental regulations including the RoHS directive.

Operating data

CapacityThicknessCut speed
  Cutting
Recommended 16 mm (5/8")
22 mm (7/8")		 500 mm/min (20 ipm)
250 mm/min (10 ipm)
Severance (hand cutting) 29 mm (1-1/8") 125 mm/min (5 ipm)
Pierce* 12 mm (1/2")  

* Pierce rating for handheld use or with automatic torch height control

CapacityMetal removal rateGroove profile
  Gouging
Typical gouge 3,4 kg (7.5 lbs.) per hour 3,2 mm (.12") D x 6,8 mm (.26") W

Production cut chart

MaterialThickness
inches		Current
amps		Production cut speed*
ipm
Mild steel 10 GA 45 181
1/4 45 72
3/8 45 38
1/2 45 24
5/8 45 16
Stainless steel 10 GA 45 134
1/4 45 59
3/8 45 29
1/2 45 19
5/8 45 13
Aluminum 1/8 45 263
1/4 45 104
3/8 45 42
1/2 45 26
5/8 45 14
MaterialThickness
mm		Current
amps		Production cut speed*
mm/min
Mild steel 3 45 5590
6 45 2110
10 45 920
12 45 690
16 45 400
Stainless steel 3 45 4725
6 45 1695
10 45 870
12 45 540
16 45 320
Aluminum 3 45 7120
6 45 3095
10 45 1015
12 45 745
16 45 340

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

Customer stories

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Resources

Manuals and documents

Powermax45 XP CSA CE CCC ENGLISH

Last updated  16/02/2018
Products > Brochure/Guide

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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 some of the most common system configurations which include a power supply, torch and work cable.

 75° hand torch75° and 15° hand torch
Power supplies Voltage configuration 6,1 m (20') lead 15,2 m (50') lead 6,1 m (20') leads
    without remote pendant
Standard power supply 200-240 V CSA1 088112 088114  
Power supply with CPC port and voltage divider 200-240 V CSA1 088113 088115 088124
Standard power supply 480 V CSA1 088126 088128  
Power supply with CPC port and voltage divider 480 V CSA1 088127 088129  
Standard power supply 230 V CE/CCC3 088130 088132  
Power supply with CPC port and voltage divider 230 V CE/CCC3 088131 088133  
Standard power supply 400 V CE/CCC3 088144 088146  
Power supply with CPC port and voltage divider 400 V CE/CCC3 088145 088147  
 180° full-length machine torch180° full-length machine torch and 75° hand torch
Power supplies Voltage configuration 7,6 m (25') lead 10,6 m (35') lead 15,2 m (50') lead 6,1 m (20') and 7,6 m (25') leads
with remote pendant without remote pendant with I/O cables (no pendant) with remote pendant with remote pendant without remote pendant with I/O cables (no pendant) with remote pendant
Power supply with CPC port and voltage divider 200-240 V CSA1 088116 088121   088117 088118 088122   088123
Power supply with CPC port, voltage divider, and serial port 200-240 V CSA1     088119       088120  
Power supply with CPC port and voltage divider 230 V CE/CCC3 088134 088141   088135 088136      
Power supply with CPC port, voltage divider, and serial port 230 V CE/CCC3     088139       088140  
Power supply with CPC port and voltage divider 400 V CE/CCC3 088148 088155   088149 088150      
Power supply with CPC port, voltage divider, and serial port 400 V CE/CCC3     088153       088154  

1 For use in the Americas and Asia, except China.
2 For use in North America only.
3 For use in all regions except North America.

Custom configurations

Select a power supply, torch, torch consumable kit, work cable and other components.

Power supply options

 Standard power supplyPower supply with CPC port and voltage dividerPower supply with CPC port, voltage divider and serial port
200-240 V CSA1 088092 088104 088105
480 V CSA2 088095 088110 088111
230 V CE/CCC3 088093 088106 088107
400 V CE/CCC3 088094 088108 088109

1 For use in the Americas and Asia, except China.
2 For use in North America only.
3 For use in all regions except North America.

Starter kit consumable options

When ordering a customized system you can select from the following consumable kits:

 HandheldMechanizedMechanized with ohmic retaining cap
Kit 428559 428560 428561

Duramax® Lock torch options

Duramax® robotic and mini machine torches, along with Duramax® Hyamp® torches are also compatible with the Powermax45 XP.

 Hand torchesMachine torchesRobotic torches
Cable length 75° 15° 180° Mini 180° 45° 90° 180°
4,5 m (15')     059476* 059481*      
6,1 m (20') 088164 088162          
7,6 m (25')     088167 059482* 059464* 059465* 059466*
10,6 m (35')     088168 059483*      
15,2 m (50') 088165 088163 088169 059484*      
22,8 m (75') 059475* 059472* 059480*        

* Without torch disable switch

Cable options

 Work cablesControl cables
Cable length Hand clamp Remote pendant CNC, spade connector, divided voltage CNC, spade connector, no divided voltage RS-485 Serial comm, unterminated RS-485 Serial comm, D-sub
7,6 m (25') 223595 128650 228350 023206 223236 223239
15,2 m (50') 223596 128651 228351 023279 223237 223240
22,8 m (75') 223127 128652        

Media gallery

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    Learn about the different Powermax® gouging processes available.

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  • Powermax45 XP precision gouging – spot weld removal

    Precision gouging for spot weld removal on .9 mm (20 GA) mild steel using the Powermax45® XP with compressed air at 10 amps.

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  • Powermax45 XP handheld cutting 16mm mild steel

    Handheld cutting of 16 mm (5/8") mild steel using the Powermax45® XP with compressed air at 45 amps.

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  • Powermax45 XP mechanized cutting – 16 mm mild steel

    Mechanized cutting of 16 mm (5/8") mild steel using the Powermax45® XP with compressed air at 45 amps.

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  • Powermax45 XP mechanized marking – light score on mild steel

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