Tweco SL100 User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
2-2
Manual 0-2962
E. Type Cooling
Combination of ambient air and gas stream through
torch.
F. Torch Ratings
Ambient
Temperature
104° F
40° C
Duty Cycle
100% @ 60 Amps @ 400 scfh
Maximum Current
60 Amps
Voltage (V
peak
)
500V
Arc Striking Voltage
7kV
SL60 Torch Ratings
Ambient
Temperature
104° F
40° C
Duty Cycle
100% @ 100 Amps @ 400 scfh
Maximum Current
100 Amps
Voltage (V
peak
)
500V
Arc Striking Voltage
7kV
SL100 Torch Ratings
G. Current Ratings
SL60 Torch & Leads Up to 60 Amps, DC,
Straight Polarity
SL100 Torch & Leads Up to 100 Amps, DC,
Straight Polarity
Current Ratings
!
WARNING
Maximum current is 60 Amps for SL60 Torches,
or 100 Amps for SL100 Torches. Operation of
this torch at higher outputs may damage the
torch, the leads, the components, or the Power
Supply. DO NOT operate the SL60 torch at
more than 60 Amps, or the SL100 at more
than 100 Amps.
NOTE
Power Supply characteristics will determine
material thickness range.
H. Gas Requirements
Gas (Plasma and Secondary)
Compressed Air
Operating Pressure
Refer to NOTE
60 - 75 psi
4.1 - 5.2 bar
Maximum Input Pressure
125 psi / 8.6
bar
Gas Flow (Cutting and Gouging)
300 - 500 scfh
142 - 235 lpm
SL60 and SL100 Torch Gas Specifications
!
WARNING
This torch is not to be used with oxygen (O
2
).
NOTE
Operating pressure varies with torch model,
operating amperage, and torch leads length.
Refer to gas pressure settings charts for each
model.
I. Direct Contact Hazard
For exposed tip the recommended standoff is 3/16
inches / 4.7 mm.
J. Plasma Power Supply Used With
• CutMaster 50
• CutMaster 51
• CutMaster 75
• CutMaster 81
• CutMaster 100
• CutMaster 101
• CutMaster 151
• PakMaster 50XL Plus
• PakMaster 75XL Plus
• PakMaster 100XL Plus
NOTE
Refer to the Appendix Pages for additional
specifications as related to the Power Supply
used.