Powermax45 XP plasma system

Meet the newest member of our best-selling line of Powermax® portable plasma systems. The Powermax45® XP plasma cutter 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.

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

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

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.