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Specifications

For full specifications, reference the manual.

Cut and gouge capacities

Capacity Thickness Cut speed
Recommended 16 mm (5/8″) 500 mm/min (20 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.

 

Gouge capacity Metal removal rate Groove profile
Typical gouge 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs.) per hour 3,2 mm D x 6,8 mm W (0.12″ D x 0.26″ W)

General specifications

Specifications - CSA

Input voltages (± 10%)

200–240 V, 1-PH, 50/60 Hz, or

480 V, 3-PH, 50/60 Hz

Input current @ 6.9 kW

200–240 V, 1-PH 39/32 A, or

480 V, 3-PH 10 A

Output current

9–45 A

Rated output voltage

155 VDC

Duty cycle @ 40° C (104° F)

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

Open circuit voltage (OCV)

275 VDC 200–240 V

375 VDC 480 V

Weight with 6.1 m (20′) torch

14 kg (31 lbs.)

Please note: The Powermax45 SYNC is either single phase 200-240V or 400V three phase, it cannot be connected between voltages.

CSA – for use in the Americas and Asia, except China

 

Specifications - CE/CCC

Input voltages (± 10%)

230 V, 1-PH, 50/60 Hz, or

400 V, 3-PH, 50/60 Hz

Input current @ 6.9 kW

230 V, 1-PH, 33 A, or

400 V, 3-PH, 10 A

Output current

9–45 A

Rated output voltage

155 VDC

Duty cycle @ 40° C (104° F)

 

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

265 VDC 400 V

Weight with 6.1 m (20′) torch

15 kg (33 lbs.)

CE – for use in Europe, Australia & New Zealand - RCM, Serbia, UK – UKCA, Ukraine, and other countries where accepted. CCC – for use in China.

 

Dimensions with handles

442 mm D x 173 mm W x 357 mm H (17.4″ D x 6.8″ W x 14.1″ H)

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)

Recommended gas inlet flow rate/pressure

188 I/min @ 5.9 bar (400 scfh 6.7 scfm @ 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

90%

Recyclability

100%

Warranty

Power supply: 6-year, Torch: 1-year

Consumables

Please contact an authorized Hypertherm distributor to place your consumables order.

CARTRIDGE-45-Drag-Fine-Hand

Drag cutting and FineCut for hand torches

Hypertherm cartridges

Process

Cartridge

45 A

428927

30-45 A FineCut® hand cutting

428928

These cartridges have different dimensions as compared to traditional consumables which need to be factored when using cutting templates and guides.

Drag cartridge:

DragCut cartridge with dimensions to factor when using cutting templates and guides

FineCut cartridge:

FineCut cartridge with dimensions to factor when using cutting templates and guides

CARTRIDGE-45-Mech-standoff-Fine

Mechanized and FineCut for machine torches

Hypertherm cartridges

Process

Cartridge

45 A

428925

FineCut® mechanized cutting

428926

Ohmic ring kit

428895

(contains 3 #420580 ohmic rings)

Mechanized cartridges can be used on hand torches if a stand-off is desired.

CARTRIDGE-65-MaxControlRemoval-Mech

Max removal and max control gouging

Hypertherm cartridges

Process

Cartridge

Max removal gouging 45–85 A

428932

Max control gouging 45–85 A

428933

Replacement parts

For complete list of replacement parts, view the manual. Please contact an authorized Hypertherm distributor to place your parts order.

Plasma power supply, exterior front

Power sypply, exterior front for Powermax45 SYNC
 
Item Kit number Description
1 428663 Kit: Plasma power supply handle with screws (includes clips for shoulder straps)
2 104821 Replacement clips for shoulder strap1
3 428662 Kit: Replacement screws for plasma power supply handle, front panel, and rear panel
4 528150 Kit: Plasma power supply cover with labels, CSA (no screws included)
4 528151 Kit: Plasma power supply cover with labels, CE/CCC (no screws included)
5 428143 Kit: Adjustment knob
6 127217 Shoulder strap2
7 528136 Kit: Front panel for CSA/CE/CCC 3-phase models
7 528137 Kit: Front panel for CSA/CE/CCC 1-phase models
8 428661 Kit: Rear panel
1 The clips for the shoulder strap come with the system. They are also included in the replacement kit for the plasma power supply handle. They do not come with the shoulder strap itself.
2 Sold separately – not included with the plasma power supply.

Plasma power supply, rear

Power supply, rear for Powermax45 SYNC
 
Item Kit number Description
1 428685 Kit: Gas inlet fittings:
  • Industrial interchange quick-disconnect nipple with 1/4 NPT threads
  • British Pipe Thread adapter G-1/4 BSPP with 1/4 NPT threads
2 428664 Kit: Powermax45 SYNC power cord with strain relief, CSA models, 230 V, 1-phase, 3 m (10 foot) (includes NEMA 6-50P power plug)
3 428667

Kit: Powermax45 SYNC power cord with strain relief, CE models, 230 V, 1-phase, 3 m (10 foot) (no power plug included)

3 428665 Kit: Powermax45 SYNC power cord with strain relief, CSA models, 480 V, 3-phase, 3.5 m (11 foot) (no power plug included)
3 528147 Kit: Powermax45 SYNC power cord with strain relief, CE/CCC models, 400 V, 3-phase, 3 m (10 foot) (no power plug included)
4 228680 Kit: Strain relief for power cords
5 428673 Kit: Air filter bowl (polycarbonate) with metal guard (air filter element sold separately)
6 428378 Kit: Air filter element
7 428661 Kit: Rear panel

Front panel and receptacles, display PCB, power switch

Front panel for Powermax45 SYNC
 
Item Kit number Description
1 528136 Kit: Front panel for CSA/CE/CCC 3-phase models
2 428681 Kit: Power switch and knob for 3-phase models (dial switch) (designator: S1)
3 528137 Kit: Front panel for CSA/CE/CCC 1-phase models
4 428680 Kit: Power switch for 1-phase models (rocker switch) (designator: S1)
5 528139 Kit: Display board with adjustment knob (does not include ribbon cable) (designator: PCB1)
6 428709 Kit: Ribbon cable for display board
7 528138 Kit: Quick-disconnect receptacle for torch lead
8 428070 Kit: Work lead receptacle

Plasma power supply interior, power PCB

Interior, power PCB for Powermax45 SYNC
 
Item Kit number Description
1 428672 Kit: Component barrier (insulator)
2 528140 Kit: Power Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for 200 – 240 V CSA/CE/CCC 1-phase models (designator: PCB3)
2 528141 Kit: Power PCB for 400 V CE/CCC 3-phase models (designator: PCB3)
2 528142 Kit: Power PCB for 480 V CSA 3-phase models (designator: PCB3)
3 428065 Kit: Snubber resistors (2) 10 Ω with thermal grease
4 428411 Kit: Replacement standoffs (5) for power PCB and ground wire
5 228301 Kit: Capacitors (2) for 200 – 240 V CSA/CE/CCC 1-phase power PCBs
5 228426 Kit: Capacitors (2) for 400 V CE/CCC 3-phase power PCBs
5 428080 Kit: Capacitors (2) for 480 V CSA 3-phase power PCBs
  128836 Thermal grease, 1/8 ounce (for electronic components that mount on the heatsink)

Plasma power supply interior, pneumatics and fan

Interior, pneumatics and fan for Powermax45 SYNC
 
Item Kit number Description
1 428732 Kit: 1/4 NPT bulkhead fitting and nut for air filter
2 428684 Kit: Air filter assembly (includes metal guard, filter bowl, filter element, and gas hose)
3 428675 Kit: 2 gas supply hoses
4 428630 Kit: Solenoid valve assembly (includes valve Printed Circuit Board (PCB), wiring harness, and both gas supply hoses) (designator: V1)
5 428687 Kit: Fan assembly for 1-phase models (designator: M1)
5 528143 Kit: Fan assembly for 3-phase models (designator: M1)
6 428734 Kit: Plenum for fan
7 428250 Kit: 90° fitting

Plasma power supply interior, wires, CSA 1-phase

Interior, wires, CSA 1-phase for Powermax45 SYNC
 
Item Kit number Description
  428686 Kit: Wire group for CSA 1-phase models:
1   2 wires from power switch to power Printed Circuit Board (PCB) (black and white)
2   2 wires from power switch to power cord (CSA) or EMI PCB (CE/CCC) (blue and brown) with protective covers for wire terminals
3   3 ground wires

Plasma power supply interior, wires and EMI PCB, CE/CCC 1-phase

Interior, wires and EMI PCB, for Powermax45 SYNC
 
Item Kit number Description
1 428721 Kit: EMI Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for CE/CCC 1-phase models only (includes screws but not wires) (designator: PCB2)
  428686 Kit: Wire group for 1-phase models:
2   2 wires from power switch to power PCB (black and white)
3   2 wires from power switch to power cord (CSA) or EMI PCB (CE/CCC) (blue and brown) with protective covers for wire terminals
4   3 ground wires

Plasma power supply interior, wires, 3-phase

Interior, wires, 3-phase for Powermax45 SYNC
 
Item Kit number Description
  428731 Kit: Wire group for 3-phase models:
1   3 wires from power switch to power Printed Circuit Board (PCB) (brown with white stripe, white with black stripe, and black with white stripe)
2 3 wires from power switch to power cord (black, white, and brown) with protective covers for wire terminals
3 3 ground wires

Accessories

Air filtration kits

Hypertherm air filtration kits protect Powermax® systems against contaminated air and moisture from air lines.

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Hypertherm cartridge reader

The Hypertherm cartridge reader provides a simple process for reviewing data stored in Hypertherm cartridges. Data analysis helps customers understand cartridge utilization and identify operator training opportunities.

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Leather torch sheaths

The Hypertherm leather torch sheath provides additional protection for torch leads against cuts, burn-through and abrasion.

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Plasma circle cutting guide

Plasma circle cutting guides cut circles up to 28″ in diameter.

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Cartridge ohmic ring: #428895

The ohmic contact ring clips onto the mechanized cartridge, and connects it via electrical wire to torch height controls (THCs) that support the use of ohmic contact to find the surface of the workpiece before each cut.

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System dust covers

Hypertherm system dust covers are made from a flame-retardant vinyl designed to protect your Powermax plasma cutting system from dust and dirt.

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