Hypertherm 43R?

[GO 4LO]

Anybody have any info on a Hypertherm 43R plasma cutter? It's an older Hypertherm model, I think, and I can't find any specs online. Found a used one for sale pretty cheap - just curious if anyone had any opinions on 'em. Going to take a look at it this afternoon. Thanks.



Chris

 

[Hoefler]

I have one at the fire house that I use, it is about 5 years old, don't know the model #, but it is a good machine.

 

[GO 4LO]

Well, I didn't get a chance to meet the guy yet, but I talked to him, and he said it's a Max43, not a 43R. He said it had been wired into a big welding cart, so it needs a plug, but besides that, it's good to go. He did say it requires 208-240V. I don't know anything about electricity - is 208-240 the industrial 3-phase stuff, or is this like an acceptable voltage range? Basically, would a normal 240 outlet work with this thing? I'm going to try to meet the guy tomorrow and see what other info I can get on it.



Chris

 

[Hoefler]

Normal 220 volt. Just make sure your plug is rated for the current draw.

 

[GO 4LO]

Thanks for the help!



Chris

 

[GHarman]

Normal 220 volt. Just make sure your plug is rated for the current draw.

Or, put in a different way, check the input amperage requirements for that machine. 15A, 30A, 50A input. This info will be on the nomenclature plate, somewhere on the outside of the case. Any more than that, you must determine the capability of your home/shop electrical system to provide a higher amperage outlet. Normally, plasma cutters go by the amperage output in their name. Max43 as an example is probably a maximum 43 amp output or about 1/2" thick steel cutting capability. It may or may not sever a thicker piece. Severing and cutting denote two different qualities of cut. Hope this helps. GregH

 

[CWebster]

http://www.hypertherm.com/languages/english/PDF/TB_MAX40cs,42,43_oldrev.pdf



Some info...

 

[GO 4LO]

Thanks, guys.



Stupid question, but I know nothing about home electricity and my garage was already wired when I moved in - the plug I plan to use is wired up with two 50A breakers hooked together. Is this the equivalent of a 100A breaker, then? It's the same thing with my compressor plug - two 30A's hooked together...



Chris

 

[boatpuller]

- the plug I plan to use is wired up with two 50A breakers hooked together. Is this the equivalent of a 100A breaker, then? It's the same thing with my compressor plug - two 30A's hooked together...



Chris

No, it's not a hundred amp breaker it's a 50 Amp breaker, the 2 50 amp breakers are for each phase,they don't add to each other, your compressor outlet is 30 amps.



Caleb

 

[GO 4LO]

Thanks!



Chris