Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP Plasma Cutter
The newest member of the best-selling line of Hypertherm Powermax portable plasma systems is the Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP.
The perfect plasma cutting system for a wide range of industries from agriculture, to construction/fabrication, or ship building. The Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP is suitable for mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and many other metals.
The Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP delivers increased cut capacity – up to 16mm (5/8") at 500mm/min and 22mm (7/8") at 250mm/min metal – as well as faster cut speeds, and automatic gas adjustment for quick, simple setup and operation. Part number: 088130.
Easy to use
- Small size and light weight provide exceptional portability for a 16mm (5/8") at 500mm/min and a 22mm (7/8") at 250mm/min rated cutting system
- Patented drag-cutting technology makes the Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP easy to use – even for first-time operators
- Smart Sense™ technology ensures that air pressure is always correctly set
Outstanding versatility
- CNC interface and FastConnect™ torch connection allows both handheld and mechanized operation
- A wide range of torch styles to choose from for both handheld and automated processes
- Extensive array of application capabilities via specialty consumables for fine feature cutting, extended reach cutting, gouging, precision gouging, and marking
Maximum productivity
- Finish jobs faster, with cut speeds 1.5 times greater than oxyfuel on 6 mm (1/4") mild steel
- Superior cut and gouge quality reduces time for grinding and edge preparation
- New torch disable switch feature allows faster, easier changeout of consumables
Rugged and reliable
- Duramax® Lock torches are designed for high-impact and heat resistance
- SpringStart™ technology ensures consistent starting and optimum torch performance
- Hypertherm Certified™ reliability ensures peak performance even in the most demanding environments
Hypertherm Powermax 45XP Specification
| Input voltages (± 10%) | CSA | 200 – 240 V, 1-PH, 50-60 Hz |
| CE/CCC | 230 V, 1-PH, 50-60 Hz
400 V, 3-PH, 50-60 Hz |
| Input current@ 6.5 kW | CSA | 200 - 240 V, 1-PH, 39/32 A |
| CE/CCC | 230 V, 1-PH, 33 A
400 V, 3-PH, 10 A |
| Output current | 10–45 A |
| Rated output voltage | 145 VDC |
| Duty cycle @ 40° C (104° F) | CSA | 50% @ 45 A, 200 – 240 V, 1-PH
60% @ 41 A, 200 – 240 V, 1-PH
100% @ 32 A, 200 – 240 V, 1-PH
50% @ 45 A, 480 V, 3-PH
60% @ 41 A, 480 V, 3-PH
100% @ 32 A, 480 V, 3-PH |
| CE/CCC | 50% @ 45 A, 230 V, 1-PH
60% @ 41 A, 230 V, 1-PH
100% @ 32 A, 230 V, 1-PH
50% @ 45 A, 400 V, 3-PH
60% @ 41 A, 400 V, 3-PH
100% @ 32 A, 400 V, 3-PH |
| Open circuit voltage (OCV) | 275 VDC (200 - 240 V, CSA/CE/CCC and 480 V, CSA)
265 VDC (400 V CE/CCC) |
| Dimensions with handles | 442 mm (17.4") D; 173 mm (6.8") W; 357 mm (14.1") H |
| Weight with 6.1 m (20') torch | CSA | 14 kg (31 lbs.) |
| CE/CCC | 15 kg (33 lbs.) |
| Gas supply | Cutting: air (clean, dry and oil-free), nitrogen, F5
Gouging: air (clean, dry and oil-free), nitrogen, F5
Marking: air (clean dry and oil-free) argon |
| Recommended gas inlet flow rate / pressure | 188 I/min (400 scfh) @ 5,9 bar (90 psi) |
| Input power cable length | 3 m (10') |
| Power supply type | Inverter – IGBT |
| Engine drive requirement | 12.5 kVA (10 kW) for full 45 A output |
| Electrical efficiency | 88% |
| Recyclability | 100% |
| Certifications | CSA certified for use in the Americas and Asia, except China.
CCC for use in China.
CE, RCM, GOST-TR, UkrSEPRO, and Serbian AAA for use in Europe, Australia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, and other countries where accepted. |
| Warranty | Power supply: 3-year
Torch: 1-year |
Engine Driven Operation
| Engine drive rating | System output current | Performance (arc stretch) |
| 10 kW | 45 A | Full |
| 8 kW | 45 A | Limited |
| 6 kW | 30 A | Full |
Operating Data
| Capacity | Thickness | Cut speed |
| Cutting |
| Recommended | 16 mm (5/8")22 mm (7/8") | 500 mm/min (20 ipm)250 mm/min (10 ipm) |
| Severance (hand cutting) | 29 mm (1-1/8") | 125 mm/min (5 ipm) |
| Pierce* | 12 mm (1/2") | |
* Pierce rating for handheld use or with automatic torch height control
Production Cut Chart
| Material | Thickness (mm) | Current (amps) | Production cut speed* (mm/min) |
| Mild steel | 3 | 45 | 5590 |
| 6 | 45 | 2110 |
| 10 | 45 | 920 |
| 12 | 45 | 690 |
| 16 | 45 | 400 |
| Stainless steel | 3 | 45 | 4725 |
| 6 | 45 | 1695 |
| 10 | 45 | 870 |
| 12 | 45 | 540 |
| 16 | 45 | 320 |
| Aluminum | 3 | 45 | 7120 |
| 6 | 45 | 3095 |
| 10 | 45 | 1015 |
| 12 | 45 | 745 |
| 16 | 45 | 340 |