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All machines supplied by Rapid Welding are load tested, have a gas hose with 3.8" fittings supplied and a UK plug adaptor included.
The Paton ProCUT-40 plasma cutter is designed for the manual cutting of metals and alloys by means of plasma arc in an air stream, enabling high-precision cuts to be made in metals of various textures and thicknesses up to 12 mm. Powered by a single-phase 230V mains supply, the Professional is equipped with a large and functional LCD colour display with a multilingual interface for ease of use and greater user comfort, as well as an increased duty cycle of 70% at 40A and 100% at 33A.
PATON 3m Earth Return, 10mm²
PATON Quick Gas Connector
Genuine Thermacut FHT–EX40TT 4m for use with PATON Pro Cut-40
PATON 1 Year Warranty
Straight answers to the questions people ask most when choosing and using single-phase 230 volt plasma cutters.
Single-phase 230 V machines suit small workshops, garages, farms, maintenance teams and fabricators who have a normal mains connection but no three-phase supply. They are the most common way to get plasma cutting into a small premises.They cover light to medium fabrication, bodywork, repair and general metal cutting. If you regularly cut thick plate or run all day, a larger three-phase machine is usually a better fit.
Check the machine's data plate for its input current, then make sure the circuit, socket, plug and fuse or breaker are rated to match. A standard 13 amp domestic socket is not suitable for every machine, and some need a dedicated higher-rated outlet.If your machine needs more than a normal socket can give, have a qualified electrician install a suitable supply rather than modifying the plug or fuse. The manual states the recommended protection.
Plasma cutters draw a large current, especially at start-up and when cutting at full output. A circuit that is too small, shared with other equipment, or fed through a long thin lead will trip.Try the machine on a dedicated circuit with a short, appropriately rated lead, and avoid running other heavy loads at the same time. If it still trips, have the circuit and the machine checked rather than fitting a larger breaker than the wiring allows.
A built-in compressor makes the machine self-contained, which is handy for mobile work or where no air line exists. It is usually sized for light to medium cutting and may limit how continuously you can work.A machine that uses external air relies on your workshop compressor, which can provide more air for longer, but you must make sure the pressure, flow and air quality meet the manufacturer's requirements.
