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ESAB’s Cutmaster series of
handheld plasma cutters
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
Cutmaster® Series of portable air
plasma cutting systems range in output
from 20 to 120 amps and produce a
recommended ‘quality’ cut on material
from 6 to 40mm. ESAB Cutmaster
plasma cutters are among the lightest
and most compact in the industry,
making them highly portable and easy
to store.
With ESAB Cutmaster products, the
recommended cut capacity equals
the system’s true cut capacity. A
recommended cut has a smooth cut
face with little or no dross and requires
little or no rework or grinding, all of
which improve productivity and quality.
ESAB Cutmaster products provide
additional output when needed, offering
a maximum cut thickness that ranges
from 60 to 150 per cent greater than
the recommended cut. As a result, they
eliminate the concept of having to buy
up, or purchase a machine larger than
end-users actually need.
Four products in the ESAB Cutmaster
Series (the 60, 80, 100 and 120) share
common features. These include
a tubular ‘roll bar’ that protects the
front and rear of the power supply for
durability, as well as making the unit
easier to carry. A trigger latch feature
prevents hand fatigue during longer
cuts, as it allows the operator to release
the trigger while the system keeps
cutting. Colour-coded LEDs on the front
panel indicate pressure status and setup
errors. The Auto Pilot Restart feature
instantly reignites the pilot arc while
cutting expanded metals such as grates
and chain link fences. Each unit comes
standard with the 1Torch (6.1 or 15.2m
cable options), but they also accept
mechanised and automated torches.
Primary power options are 50/60 Hz,
400V, 3-ph CE unit.
The ESAB Cutmaster 60 features a
60-amp output, and has a genuine cut
of 20mm and severance cut of 32mm.
It provides a 12mm cut at 635mm per
minute, which is 25 per cent to more
than 100 per cent faster than competitive
models, and weighs just 19.5kg. This
unit can also be used for medium duty
gouging applications when fitted with
the correct torch consumables.
The ESAB Cutmaster 80 features an
80-amp output, and has a genuine cut
of 25mm and severance cut of 38mm. It
also weighs just 19.5kg.
The ESAB Cutmaster 100 features a
100-amp output, and has a genuine cut
of 35mm and severance cut of 45mm
and weighs 28.1kg.
The ESAB Cutmaster 120 features a
120-amp output, and has a genuine cut
of 40mm and severance cut of 55mm
and weighs 28.1kg.
For primary power and location
flexibility, the ESAB Cutmaster 40
enables users to switch from one-
phase, 208 – 230VAC primary power
to 115VAC primary. This unit produces
a genuine cut on 12mm material, cuts
a maximum thickness of 15mm material
and weighs only 11.8kg.
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
is a recognised leader in the welding
and cutting industry. From time-
honoured processes in welding and
cutting to revolutionary technologies in
mechanised cutting and automation,
ESAB’s welding consumables, equip-
ment and accessories bring solutions to
customers around the globe.
ESAB – UK
Website:
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BODE™ longitudinal seam welders
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The robust construction of the
machines and patented design of the
clamping finger operation ensures the
correct alignment for the welding of thin-
gauge material in stainless steel, mild
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Bode HSW range of positioners can
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of a simple one-button ‘weld start’ for
the operator.
Machines are available in lengths
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Fax: +44 1995 643 211
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Website: Bode HSW seam welding positioner
The five models of the Cutmaster range