Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is set to launch the Unitor UPC1041 plasma cutter – a new high capacity portable machine specifically for marine use – at SMM Hamburg.
With the 'Green Shipping' theme of SMM 2012, the new product has been designed help ship owners and operators work towards ensuring environmentally-sound processes onboard.
Marine Products Director Danny Ingemann said: "The Unitor UPC1041 is capable of cutting and gouging numerous types of metals using the available compressed air onboard. It is superior to gas cutting in that it also cuts stainless steel, cast iron, copper and aluminium, greatly reducing consumption of oxygen and acetylene."
Compact and lightweight for ease of use onboard a vessel, WSS states the UPC1041 offers the "best performance-to-weight ratio on the market currently," with a "unique design that utilises an active fan control system, reducing dust and dirt inside the cutter and strengthening the system functionality."
A direct torch connection negates potential twisting problems, and double coated electronics further improve reliability. Lastly, WSS claims the UPC1041 has a "high duty cycle" and is "tolerant to high ambient temperatures onboard, in all working environments."
Product specification:
• 15kg, size L 550 X W 180 X H 320mm
• User friendly and easy to operate
• Cutting capacity up to 40mm steel
• Cutting speed of more than half a metre per minute on 13mm steel plate
• Can be connected to 3 phase 380 (400) V or 440V power supply
• Power switch with built in 32 A fuse, eliminating problems due to connecting to wrong size fuse
• Slim and ergonomic nozzle design gives good overview of cutting arc
• Robust and sturdy cover plate cabinet that also protects the filter regulator.
• Torch fitted with safety switch for additional safety.
• Robust semiautomatic metal pressure regulator with self-draining water trap.
• Compliant with WEE (2002-96/EC) and RoHS (2002/95/EC)