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Technology News
68 March 2015
Manual plasma cutting and gouging
VICTOR Thermal Dynamics has
launched an improved PAK 200i
manual plasma cutting and gouging
system. The system delivers 100
per cent duty cycle at 200 amps. It is
capable of hand cutting up to 70mm
(2¾") on mild steel, as well as 254mm/
min (10ipm) on 51mm (2") carbon steel,
and will remove up to 11.3kg (25lb) of
carbon steel per hour.
“The PAK 200i is one of the most
powerful manual cutting and gouging
systems on the market today,”
commented Michelle Chamberlain,
brand manager. “It provides exceptional
cost-performance benefits along with
the same great reliability, simplicity,
productivity and versatility of the PAK
200.”
The PAK 200i shares the same case
and common platformwith the company’s
other 200-amp products. Exclusive to
the PAK 200i, and particularly useful for
gouging applications, is the Tip Saver
Plus feature. With accidental tip-to-
workpiece contact, the current will fold
back to 35 amps to ensure that the tip is
not damaged.
Other features of
the PAK 200i include
dual gas capability for
cut quality and control
on stainless steel
and aluminium. The
system, with a standard
two-year parts and
labour warranty, can be
configured to operate
at 380-415V, 480V or
400V CE (European
and Asian operation). The PAK 200i
system comes as standard with the PCH
200 handheld torch, featuring a 70° or
90° torch head angle. The company
also offers a 180° torch for mechanised
applications such as pipe bevelling.
Applications for the PAK 200i include
general fabrication, over the road
transport trailers, railroad maintenance,
vessel manufacturing, pipe bevelling
and fabrication, petroleum refineries,
foundries, chemical plants, mining
operations and shipbuilding.
Plasma arc gouging is a fast,
economical and environmentally friendly
method of removing most metals,
including carbon steel, stainless steel,
cast iron, aluminium, brass and bronze.
The manufacturer claims that, compared
to conventional air carbon arc gouging,
plasma arc gouging with the PAK 200i
offers superior removal rates and clear
visibility of the gouging area.
Victor Thermal Dynamics – USA
Website:
The PAK 200i manual
plasma cutting system