New drag cutting shield for PTA 120 torch

We are currently evaluating a new drag cutting shield for the PTA 120 torch that is standard on the air cooled range SPLITFIRE, SPEEDFIRE and UPPERCUT. The new shield gives far better cutting performance in thicker material than the previous version. It can be used throughout the whole thickness range of the machine. It is also lighter and better fastened than the predecessor. The new shield will be replacing the old version during the last quarter 2009. As a result the guide spring will be phased out.

New SPEEDFIRE front panel also on SPLITFIRE

In conjunction with the launch of the new SPEEDFIRE 100 A plasma cutting system the 70 A SPLITFIRE has also gone through a face lift. Like SPEEDFIRE the SPLITFIRE is now also delivered with shoulder strap and the pressure gauge has been moved to the front panel. Upon request from many customers a current scale has been added to the current knob.

SPLITFIRE and SPEEDFIRE are both among the world's lightest machines in their capacity class for manual plasma cutting. Weighing only 15 respectively 16 kg and with a cutting performance of 28/35 mm they are extremely powerful tools for metal cutting. With a wide range of accessories they are perfect for all manual cutting tasks.

The new X-Cut/400 torch

We have now started delivering the new X-Cut/400 high precision plasma torch that replaces the X-Cut/300 torch. The new torch features an improved quick change torch head system with considerably less running costs. The consumable life time in X-Cut/400 is also vastly improved adding even more savings. Further, the X-Cut/400 features improved performance in the current range from 150-200 Amps.

SPT is offering all customers with X-Cut/300 torches a torch upgrade at favourable terms. The upgrade also includes the new gas console (see previous blog post). For individual offers, please contact us.

New gas console for SPARCIN 4000

The SPARCIN 4000 is now equipped with a new version of the gas
console in connection with the new torch X-Cut/400. The main
difference for the operator is that the new cas console only has gas
pressure adjustment whereas the old version had both flow and
pressure regulation. This means simplified operation and less room
for operator mistake. Also, the analogue manometers have been
replaced by easy to read digital LED displays.

Holiday is over - Time for new challenges

The summer holidays have just started for many SPT associates. For me the holiday has just ended. Much work lies ahead with launch of new models. The updates for SPARCIN 4000 have been very successful and the first systems are up and running trouble free. During the autumn the main event is of course the Schweissen & Schneiden exhibition in Essen, Germany. All new and existing customers are very welcome to visit our stand. Drop me an email or just post a comment here on the blog to get a free entrance ticket.

This time in the wake of the recession we will have to settle for a smaller stand at the S&S. We have grown accustomed to having a big stand with lots of machines running live but the times are such that we must cut costs where ever we can and we decided to skip live cutting, sadly. We are sure that things will pick up though and are confident that for 2010 we will be able to show the machines live at the EuroBlech in Hannover.

Deliveries of the new 100A SPEEDFIRE have started. We are confident that this new range machine will improve our market performance as it fills a gap where we previously had nothing to offer.