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Powermax 45 XP Consumables

Consumable parts for the Powermax 45 XP.   Duramax Lock Torches use the same consumable platform as the Duramax Torch series for Powermax 65/85/105 Systems.

Consumable Type Torch Type Amperage Nozzle Shield/Deflector Retaining Cap Electrode Swirl Ring
Drag cutting Hand 45 220941 220818 220854 220842 or 220777 220857
Mechanised Machine 45 220941 220817 or 2209551 220854 or 2209532 220842 or 220777 220857
FineCut Hand 45 220930 220931 220854 or 2209532 220842 220947
Machine 45 220948 220857
Max control gouging3 Hand/Machine 25-45 420419 220798 220854 220842 220857
Precision gouging Hand/Machine 10-25 420415 420414 220854 220842 220857
Marking Hand/Machine 10-25 420415 420542 220854 or 2209532 220842 220857

 

1 Deflector for unshielded cutting.
2 Ohmic retaining cap.
3 Designed for more precise metal removal, achieving a shallow gouge profile and light washing applications.

Powermax 45 XP Consumables FAQs

Consumable sets for a 45 amp air plasma system: cutting, fine cutting, gouging and marking.

What different consumable sets exist for one plasma system?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

A single plasma system often has several consumable sets, each built for a job. The main ones are standard drag cutting (hand torch), mechanised cutting (machine torch), fine cutting for thin sheet, gouging at higher or lower current, and marking at low current.

Sets differ mainly in the nozzle and shield, and sometimes the retaining cap and swirl ring. Choose by the job and the torch type, then confirm the exact parts against the system's parts list or manual rather than guessing from the look of the old part.

When are fine-cut consumables worth using?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

Fine-cut consumables are made for intricate, small-feature shapes in thin sheet, where you want a narrower kerf, squarer edges and tighter tolerances. They give a stiffer, narrower arc than standard consumables.

They suit thinner mild and stainless steel at modest current; the system's cut chart sets the limits. They come in hand and machine versions. For thicker plate or fast general cutting, standard consumables are usually the better choice. Change settings between sheets if you need to, since steel can vary from batch to batch.

What matters when using fine-cut consumables on a machine torch?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

On a CNC table, the machine largely decides cut quality. You need a rigid torch mount, reliable torch height control and enough cutting speed for smooth, square edges. Slow speed on thin sheet tends to give dross and a wider cut.

A shield is generally preferred to a deflector for better cut consistency and nozzle life. Wipe spatter off the front of the torch, because it affects cut quality, and always follow the system's cut chart for settings.

What is an ohmic retaining cap and do I need one?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

An ohmic cap or shield has a contact that lets a machine's height control sense the plate by electrical contact, so the torch finds the surface and sets a correct pierce height automatically. It is only used with mechanised cutting where the table supports that function.

A hand torch normally does not need it. Fitting the wrong cap can leave the height sensing unreliable or not working, so match the cap to your torch and your cutting table's controls, and confirm against the manual.

What is the difference between controlled gouging and heavy-removal gouging consumables?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

Both are gouging consumable styles. A heavy-removal (aggressive) style is meant for rapid metal removal, deep gouge profiles and heavy washing of metal. A controlled (precise) style is meant for more careful removal, with a shallower profile and light washing.

If you are new to gouging, or removing a weld or small defects, the controlled style is the usual starting point. Choose the heavy-removal style for heavy removal such as cutting out thick welds. Always check the style is intended for your torch and current range, and follow the maker's manual.

When would I use precision gouging consumables?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

Precision gouging consumables remove small amounts of metal or weld at very low output current. They suit tidy work such as removing a tack, a small defect or a thin weld without cutting into the surrounding plate.

Because they run at low current, they are slow for heavy work, so use the higher-current gouging styles for that. Always match the nozzle and shield as a pair for the job and follow the manual for the current range.