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XR series cutting nozzles
improve performance
ESAB Cutting Systems, a leading
manufacturer of thermal cutting
systems, offers the XR Series of high-
speed cutting nozzles for its popular M3
Plasma System. The innovative design
of XR Series nozzles improves cutting
speed and extends the dross-free
cutting range, providing better cut quality
on a wider range of materials resulting in
lower overall operating costs.
An advanced nozzle design allows
XR Series nozzles to cut faster through
a wider range of materials. The 260 Amp
XR nozzle can cut as much as 45 per
cent faster than previous PT-36 nozzles,
while the 360 Amp XR nozzle achieves
speeds up to 80 per cent faster than
formerly possible. The improved speed
combined with enhanced cut quality and
dross performance result in significant
increases in productivity and reduced
operating costs.
The wide cutting range also means
fewer consumable changes, so
machine operators spend more time
cutting and less time changing nozzles.
Throughout each nozzle’s cutting range,
the cut quality and dross performance
are improved, reducing secondary
operations and clean-up work.
The XR Series nozzles feature an
extended water cooling surface, so that
more of the nozzle is in contact with
cooling water, closer to the
nozzle tip. When compared
with older PT-36 torch nozzles,
XR nozzles feature more than
double the water cooled surface
area. This results in the nozzle
running cooler, providing longer
consumable life.
The improved nozzle cooling
also helps extend nozzle life
when piercing thicker material.
XR nozzles can cut up to 80 per
cent thicker material with the
same current. Lower current
usage may also provide costs savings.
In addition, superior piercing per-
formance allows thicker plate to be cut
more reliably. A nickel plated shield
retainer and two new nickel plated shields
help shed pierce spatter and resist front-
end damage when piercing thicker plate.
These shields are thicker and heavier
and are designed to last longer under
the most challenging conditions. The XR
Series nozzles are used with ESAB’s M3
Plasma system for cutting and marking
on mild steel plate up to 75mm thick,
depending on the amperage.
The XR Series nozzles are designed
to be used exclusively with ESAB’s
TL oxygen electrode. This electrode
delivers more consistent cutting angles
by reducing turbulence in the plasma
stream. Electrode cooling efficiency has
also been optimised, so one new oxygen
plasma electrode is used throughout the
entire range of XR nozzles, as well as
many other oxygen plasma setups.
For more than 75 years, ESAB
Cutting Systems has been offering
turnkey solutions to customers around
the world. ESAB offers cutting solutions
with mechanised plasma, CNC systems,
software, and gantry cutting tables in
a variety of sizes. Unlike other cutting
systems manufacturers who assemble
components from a variety of vendors,
ESAB works with customers to design
the ideal system.
ESAB – USA
Website:
The XR Series nozzles