ESAB has launched the iSeries of power sources for automated plasma cutting as part of its integrated system of components that deliver higher productivity and lower cutting costs. “The iSeries is the most advanced power supply available today,” says Laszlo Hullam, Global Plasma Automation. “This next generation series not only provides exceptional cost-performance benefits, but also allows you to upgrade the unit as you grow.”
The iSeries superior cut quality enables parts to go directly from the cutting table to welding, painting or assembly without expensive secondary operations. It also provides piercing capacity up to 50 mm at 400A on all materials including stainless steel and aluminum. The Water Mist Secondary (WMS™) process, which incorporates nitrogen as the plasma gas and ordinary tap water for shielding, produces superior cut quality and a lower cost per cut on non-ferrous materials. On stainless steel, the WMS process cuts up to 300 percent faster and lowers cost-per cut by 20 percent or more compared to systems that use Argon-Hydrogen for the plasma gas.
The iSeries also lowers the cost per cut by using XTremeLife™ Wear Parts for cutting at 300 and 400 amps. Better cooling extends parts life and cut accuracy across the life of the tip, especially when piercing at higher amperages. These combined features can lower operating cost up to 30 percent on mild steel, which in turn reduces cut cost per meter.
