Powermax1650

Handheld plasma system for cutting metal Operating data
Cut capacity	Handheld
Recommended	1/4" (6 mm)
Maximum	3/8" (10 mm)
Severance	1/2" (12 mm)
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Overview Specs Torch & Consumables Benefits Downloads

Applications

Hand cutting

Standard system components

Power supply

T30v hand torch

Extra consumables for cutting

Work cable with clamp, 15' (4.5m)

CSA units include 240/20 amp plug with adapter plugs for 120 V/15 amp and 240 V/20 amp circuits

Deluxe system components

All standard system components plus:

Rugged carrying case

Enhanced consumable kit

Plasma cutting guide

Cutting gloves

Shoulder strap

Specifications

Input Current @ 2.49 kW	120 – 230 V, 1PH: 26–13.5 A
Input Voltages	120 - 230 V, 1-PH, 50/60 Hz
Rated output Voltage	83 VDC
Output current	15 – 30 A
Duty cycle @ 40°C (104°F)	35% @ 30 A, 115 V 50% @ 30 A, 230 V
Output for 100% duty cycle @ 40° C (104° F)	18 A @ 120 V 21 A @ 230 V
Maximum OCV	240 VDC
Dimensions with handle	12" H (305 mm); 6.6" W (168 mm); 14" D (356 mm)
Weight with Torch	20 lbs (9 kg)
Gas Supply	Clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen
Flow rate	3.5 scfm @ 65 psi (99.1 l/min @ 4.5 bar)
Flow pressure	80 – 100 psig (5.5 – 6.9 bar)
Input power cable length	10' (3 m)
Work cable length	15' (4.5 m)
Warranty period	Full 3-year power supply warranty and a 1-year torch warranty.

Engine-driven generator operation

Engine Drive Rating (kW)	System Output (amps)	Performance (arc stretch)
5.5	30	Full
4	25	Limited

Cut Chart

Material	Thickness		Current	Maximum cut speed*
	inches	mm	amps	ipm	mm/min
Mild Steel	18 GA 10 GA 3/16 1/4 3/8	1.3 3.4 4.8 6.4 9.5	30 30 30 30 30	394 87 52 33 15	10007 2210 1321 838 381
Aluminum	18 GA 10 GA 1/4 3/8	1.3 3.4 6.4 9.5	30 30 30 30	399 78 26 11	10135 1981 660 279
Stainless Steel	18 GA 10 GA 1/4 3/8	1.3 3.4 6.4 9.5	30 30 30 30	221 55 24 11	5613 1397 610 279

* Maximum cut speeds are the results of Hypertherm’s labratory testing. For optimum cut performance, actual cutting speeds may vary based on different cutting applications. Refer to the operator manual for more details.

Powermax30 T30v Torch Consumables

Key advantages:
Small size and light weight provide excellent portability. Tapered 75-degree torch provides excellent arc visibility, control, and access to hard-to-reach applications. Boost Conditioner™ compensates for input voltage variations, providing improved performance on low-line voltage, on motor generators and on fluctuating input power. Auto-voltage™ automatically adapts to any incoming power from 120 V – 230 V, single phase. Plug adapters provide improved versatility from the shop, to home, to the field.
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