Powermax 85 Air Plasma
A POWERMAX 85 Air Plasma, professional-grade plasma metal cutting

Powermax 85 Air Plasma

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Maximum productivity
• Finish jobs faster with cut speeds two and a half times greater than oxyfuel on 1/2" mild steel.
• Spend less time on grinding and edge preparation due to superior cut and gouge quality.

Easy-to-use for cutting and gouging
• No need to change the air pressure. Smart Sense™ technology ensures that it is always correctly set.
• Drag cut at full output with a patented shield that reduces dross buildup for smoother cutting.
• Tackle different jobs with multiple, easy-to-use torch styles.

Low operating costs
• Reduce costs with long consumable life and more uptime.
• High power efficiency lowers energy consumption.

Built and tested to withstand the harshest conditions
• Duramax® torches are designed for high-impact and heat resistance.
• SpringStart™ technology ensures consistent starting and a more reliable torch.
• Low maintenance for maximum uptime.

Powermax85®

Professional-grade plasma metal cutting and gouging system for handheld cutting 1" and mechanized piercing 3/4".

Duramax standard torch styles

  • 180° mini machine torch
  • 15° hand torch
  • 75° hand torch
  • 180° full-length machine torchMaximum productivity
Input voltages 200–480 V, 1-PH, 50/60 Hz
200–600 V, 3-PH, 50/60 Hz
Kilowatt output 12.2 kW
Input current @ 12.2 kW 200/208/240/480 V, 1-PH 70/68/58/29 A
200/208/240/480/600 V, 3-PH 42/40/35/18/17 A
Output current 25–85 A
Rated output voltage 143 VDC
Duty cycle @ 104° F 60% @ 85 A, 230–600 V, 3-PH
60% @ 85 A, 480 V, 1-PH
50% @ 85 A 240 V, 1-PH
50% @ 85 A, 200–208 V, 3-PH
40% @ 85 A, 200–208 V, 1-PH
100% @ 66 A, 230–600 V, 1/3-PH
Open circuit voltage (OCV) 305 VDC
Dimensions with handles 19.7" D; 9.2" W; 17.9" H
Weight w/25' torch 71 lbs.
Gas supply Clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen
Recommended gas inlet flow rate/pressure Cutting: 400 scfh, 6,7 scfm @ 85 psi
Gouging: 450 scfh, 7,5 scfm @ 70 psi
Input power cable length 10'
Power supply type Inverter – IGBT
Engine drive requirement 20 kW for full 85 A output
Certifications CSA-certified for use in the Americas and Asia, except China.
Warranty Power supplies have a 3-year warranty and torches a 1-year warranty