Tecarc Pi 101 Pro Plasma Cutter - 230V

The Tecarc Pi 101 Pro plasma cutter is a high end 100% duty cycle power source built to work hard every day & withstand harsh operating conditions. All are made using our rugged inverter technology which uses only 2 IGBT modules & simple electronic controls. Minimum parts = maximum lifespan & easy servicing.
All internals are housed in a traditional tough metal case. Carrying these from job to job is made easy with the soft touch handle& quick disconnect torch.
The cooling fan operates on demand so only runs when needed for maximum efficiency & quiet idling.
Operation is simple with a push switch to select function, output power is set on the amps knob / digital display, a second switch allows the air pressure to be shown on the digital readout instead of amps. The pressure can be adjusted on the front panel regulator control. A built in 20 micron air filter is fitted to clean up dirty/damp compressed air.
All models have CNC interface circuits built in & ready to use with two connection options. Simply connect to the terminal blocks inside or add the industry standard 14 pin CPC connector. The 14 pin CPC connector wiring is standard to all other leading US & European brands. Use with automation, cutting tables, robot, etc.
Three modes of arc operation can be selected, normal, rapid restart (RR) & Air. Normal mode allows smooth transfer from pilot arc to transferred arc, with automatic shut down of the arc at the end of
operation. The air continues for approx. 20 seconds after use to cool the torch. This is used for most cutting & gouging applications both manual & automated.
RR mode (rapid restart) works exactly as normal mode at the arc start & transfer, but in the event of arc dropping out such as when cutting discontinuous metal the arc automatically restarts in less than a second. This mode may be used for applications such as grill & mesh cutting, intermittent gouging, intermittent metal marking etc.
Air mode operates exactly as normal mode but the air continues to flow continuously after cutting, this mode provides even greater cooling of the torch parts for the most demanding continuous use applications, it can also be used to check, purge & set the air flow prior to use.
Cutting performance
Exceptional manual cutting performance guaranteed! Clean fast cutting of all metals with minimum dross means minimal clean
up. Compared to using oxy-fuel (gas bottles) cutting speed can be more than 5 times as fast and operating costs coming out at around 90% reduced.
Drag cutting parts are fitted to all hand torches, drag cutting is the easiest & neatest option for hand plasma, it gives better access than other plasma torch designs & allows you to follow straight edges or templates with ease. In addition, a range of extended consumables are available for getting into those tight tricky jobs. For cutting below 50A its also possible to carry out tip contact cutting, dragging the cutting tip directly on the job gives even more precision & access to the cutting point.
Mechanised cutting performance is also exceptional, just plug in our P75M or P130M machine torch & connect the interface.
Use on cutting tables, straight line cutters, robot etc. We provide the interface with the same as all other leading brands, start
signal, OK to move contact & also fully adjustable divided arc volts. This can be set to give 20:1, 30:1, 40:1, 50:1 & anything in-between. This gives compatibility with all known cutting tables, THC systems & other manufacturers power sources. You can then unplug your old Hypertherm, Esab/Thermal Arc, Lincoln etc & upgrade to our system. (Just check the divided arc volts areset the same).
Gouging
These models give great gouging performance from small light jobs right up to the heaviest plate. Super smooth control with class leading arc stretch. Remove welds, wear plates, create weld preps, etc. Can also be used for automated gouging & bevelling with robots or Gullco carriages & tractors. Simply replace the tip & shield for gouge parts & reduce air pressure to around 3.5-4 bar.
Metal marking
Our metal marking function allows fast clean marking of metals for both automated & manual use. Mark drill points, fold marks, add your logo, date code, ID, etc. Standard cut consumables can be used, so move from cutting to marking in a second!
Thermal heating
A fast source of direct heat for manual use, mainly to assist with the removal of seized nuts, bearings, & light preheating jobs.
This function provides 2kw / 3.5kw output of intense instant heat. This is a direct & controllable heat so heats only the item you need heating, the torch cooling air keeps everything else at a low temperature. For instance when removing seized nuts propane torches tend to heat the nut & bolt, Our system can heat the nut & leave the bolt relatively cool, allowing the nut to be removed quicker.
In addition, thermal heating function can be used to bend plastic parts or for plastic welding.
Thermal heating can be done with cutting consumables fitted for a tight heat focus or gouging parts fitted for a softer wider arc.

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