Tweco C-100A CutSkill - Manual (Page 14)

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85A
100A
35% (3.5 min)
60% (6 min)
100% (10 min)
OFF
OFF
CUT
CUT
CUT
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70A
2.03 Features
• PORTABLE - Four wheels and two handles along
with two lifting eyes on top for easy manuvering
or pick up.
• VERSITLE - The 100A operates on 230V or 460V
1 or 3-phase input power.
• HIGH SPEED GENUINE CUTTING - The con-
stricted plasma arc provides high speed cutting
as well as a good quality genuine, narrow cut.
• LOW COST WITH COMPRESSED AIR - The 100A
opperates on shop air for its cutting and cooling.
• ALL KIND OF METALS - Useful for most metals
such as stainless steel, aluminum, mild steel, cop-
per and their alloys.
• PILOT ARC IGNITION FROM TORCH - The Pilot
Arc ignites the cutting arc.
• POWERFUL CUTTING PERFORMANCE -
Genuine cutting capacity is 1 1/4” - (30 mm)
and 1 1/2” - (40 mm) for maximum cut.
• ABLILITY TO CUT UNPREPARED MATERIALS
- Pilot Arc ignition allows the 100A to cut painted,
coated or even rusted materials.
• EXTENDED PARTS LIFE - Consumable parts life
is longer.
• LESS ELECTROMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE BY
PILOT ARC IGNITION FROM TORCH - Electro-
magnetic disturbance for electronic systems in the
vicinity of the cutting operation is less.
2.04 Torch Specifications
Torch Configuration
Torch Head at 75° to
Torch Handle
Torch Leads Length 20 feet / 6.1 m
Ambient
Temperature 104° F
40° C
Duty Cycle
100% @ 100 Amps
@ 400 scfh
Maximum Current
100 Amps, DC,
Straight Polarity
Voltage (V
peak
) 500V
Arc Striking Voltage 7kV
Type of Cooling
Ambient air and gas
stream through torch
Parts-in-Place:
Built-in Switch
in Torch Head
Gas Requirement:
Single Gas,
Compressed Air Only
Input
Gas Pressure
65 psi (.45MPa)
(4.5 bar) -
125 psi (.86MPa)
(8.6 bar)
Minimum Gas Flow 300 SCFH (142 lpm)
Plasma Power
Supply Used With:
C-100A
SL100™ 1Torch™ Ratings