Hypertherm Launches Consumable Cartridges for Plasma System

Hypertherm Associates, a manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software, announces the release of a single-piece consumable cartridge and cutting torch for Hypertherm HPRXD plasma systems.

The new HPR cartridge is designed for use with current HPRXD systems, and aside from the new torch, requires no changes to the system or system settings. Operators can replace both in seconds without the use of tools.

The cartridge replaces the traditional five-piece consumable stackup with a perfectly aligned part that lasts longer and delivers extended high-definition cut quality. It is said to makes consumable management and assembly much easier, and eliminates errors caused by incorrect handling or installation.

Kristopher Rich, the marketing director for HPRXD products, says the new product “simplifies plasma cutting and training for fabricators, job shops and manufacturers struggling to fill open positions. At the same time, it makes cutting more efficient by nearly eliminating the high cost of downtime from consumable selection errors and reducing time spent on consumable management and changeouts.”

The HPR cartridge and torch are now available from authorized partners of Hypertherm technology brand products. The cartridge comes in three amperages — 80, 130 and 260 amps — for mild steel cutting.

Hypertherm Associates’ products, including Hypertherm plasma and OMAX waterjet systems, are used to build ships, airplanes and railcars; construct steel buildings; fabricate heavy equipment; erect wind turbines and more. In addition to cutting systems, the company creates CNCs and software.