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1.3 TORCH SPECIFICATIONS
Torch Configurations
Figure 1-C Torch Dimensions
GENERAL INFORMATION
Torch Leads Lengths
PCH-52 70° or 90° Hand Torch
PCM-52 180° Machine Torch
Standard lengths of 25 ft (7.6 m) or 50 ft (15.2 m).
Extendable in increments of 25 ft or 50 ft up to maximum
100 ft (30.4 m) with leads extension package (see Torch
Accessories, page 4)
105 Amps Maximum, Direct Current Straight Polarity
Hand and Machine Torch rated at 80% Duty Cycle
PCH-52 Hand Torch (no Leads) - Approx. 1.0 lb. (.45 kg)
Most materials up to 1.25 in (32 mm)
Current Rating
Cutting Range
Weight
Gas Requirements
Pressure Hot Flow
Plasma Gas
Compressed Air, 40 psi For Cutting:
Argon/Hydrogen (2.8 bar) 22-28 SCFH
or Nitrogen (10.4-13.2 lpm)
For Gouging:
22-43 SCFH
(10.4-20.3 lpm)
Secondary Gas
Compressed Air 75 psi Cutting or Gouging
Nitrogen, or (5.2 bar) 470 SCFH
Carbon Dioxide (221 lpm)
PCH-52 70° Hand Torch
A - 9.38 in (238 mm)
B - 1.38 in (35 mm)
C - 3.00 in (76 mm)
PCH-52 90° Hand Torch
A - 8.78 in (223 mm)
B - 1.38 in (35 mm)
C - 2.87 in (73 mm)
PCM-52 180° Machine Torch
A -16.56 in (421 mm)
B - 1.38 in (35 mm)
C - 6.06 in (154 mm) Min.
13.93 in (354 mm) Max.
D - 1.38 in (35 mm)
A
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
D
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