Mechanised torch for SPLITFIRE, SPEEDFIRE and UPPERCUT

We wish to remind all our customers that there is a straight torch available for the 3-phase air cooled systems SPLITFIRE, SPEEDFIRE and UPPERCUT. With this torch that goes under the name "Flash" and is available in lengths of 6 or 15 m the manual plasma is transformed into a cost-effective and powerful mechanised plasma system.

An air cooled mechanised system like this is ideal for entry level systems and low volume cutting applications.

Introducing the PTA 121

We have finally received the first sample of our new PTA 121 hand torch for SPLITFIRE, SPEEDFIRE and UPPERCUT.

This new torch uses essentially the same consumables as the PTA 120 but is equipped with a better protection against unintentional firing of the pilot arc. The handle is also more ergonomic. We expect to start deliveries of the PTA 121 after the summer holidays this year.

The PTA 121 will completely replace the PTA 120 and is backward compatible, so that it will fit directly on SPT systems delivered with PLA 85, PCH-102 and PTA 120 torches.

Sale on brand new Kjellberg and Thermadyne consumables

We are currently cleaning out our stock on consumables for Thermadyne UltraCut series and Kjellberg FineFocus 800 with massive discounts. E-mail your inquiries to p.marriott@spt.se for your individual offer

SPT Plasmateknik AB has received several domestic inquiries lately for cutting of pipes from the inside. For this we have developed a special solution.

The problem: At construction sites the ground is stabilized by means of pipes that are hammered into the ground. These need to be cut off. Today the usual method is to dig a hole around the pipe and a worker goes down to cut the pipe off with an angle grinder. This work is loud, uncomfortable and the worker can get injured from vibrations etc.

For this SPT has developed a simple and easy to use application. A 90° plasma torch is modified with a torch handle long enough to be inserted into the pipe as far as it has to go. A triangular jig at the head end of the torch keeps the distance constant between nozzle and the inside wall.

This solution is primarily designed for pipes with inner diameter 65-105 mm and a wall thickness of up to 10 mm.

With this solution the pipe is cut off quicky and safely. Furthermore, this solution can be used in similar applications when there is a desire to avoid dross and cutting dirt inside the pipe.

The cutting is fast and cheap. With a pipe diameter of 100 mm and a wall thickness of 6 mm the pipe is cut off in under half a minute.

Happy Holidays!

This will probably be the last blog entry before Christmas. With only a few days left and no shortage of work to finish there will not be much time. With customers chasing us we also have very little time to come up with new and interesting things.
We have during the last couple of weeks made several installations of CNC-cutting machines which is fun. It had been so long that we almost forgot how to do it. First we sold off our 3 year old lab machine that was due to be replaced. Then we bought ourselves a new and shiny MicroStep HS 3001.20 PG. PG stands for 1 plasma and 1 gas. We will not really have any use for the gas torch but it makes the machine easier to sell second hand. At present we have been contracted to move a big CNC-cutting machine from one company to another. This would have gone somewhat smoother had it not been for late arrival of trucks and uncooperative parties involved in the deal.
Christmas cards have started to pour in but to my great delight they are decreasing in numbers. It's not that I don't like them, but with every card I receive there is always a slight sense of guilt on my behalf for never, ever, having sent a Christmas card to anyone, friend, family or business contacts. So don't be offended for not reecieving a Christmas card from us. Not receiving one means that you are one of our most valued customers.
And so I end this year's blogging with wishing you all Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from all of us at SPT.

New machine from MicroStep

Our partners at MicroStep have recently introduced a new model in their product program - the MasterCut.

The MasterCut replaces several older models in the product program which is thereby simplified. The MasterCut is designed as an entry level CNC cutting machine for small and medium size enterprises, as well as heavy industrial cutting.

The MasterCut combines a simple yet sturdy mechanical construction with the extraordinary user friendliness and versatility of the advanced control system iMSNC which is used throughout the product line.

For more information about the MasterCut, please visit our partner's website: www.microstep.eu.

NWE in Tampere 2010

Last week we participated at the NWE 2010 in Tampere, Finland, together with our Finnish partner Wallius. Although I missed most of it due to a dispute among air traffic control staff at Stockholm Arlanda airport the fair was a success. I will not investigate further whether the bigger success was during the half that I missed or the half that I was present.

Wallius have been doing a great job with the Finnish market, especially since we appointed Wallius the sole distributor for Finland about 2 years ago. We can see that they have been very successful in general and have kept their turnover even through the crisis.

At the NWE we showed our new UNIFIRE single phase machines as well as our mechanised system SPARCIN 4000. We had a lot of interest from customers and towards the end of the fair our colleagues at Wallius had many customers to visit for demos.

Our production is still very busy and in spite of adding more capacity we have trouble keeping up with demand.