torch cable connection help

[kevinjantzen]

Hi Help reqd.

I have just got an Oerlikon Citoarc AP15-1 plasma cutter which works well, however I cant seem to get hold of any consumables for the torch.

I have decided to replace the torch with an up to date one with easy to get hold of consumables , I bought one on Ebay however when I split my
AP15-1 torch it had the following connections ( photos attached).

1. air pipe
2. two wires for the push button
3. one wire for power ?
3. another two wires I think for cap detection.

Can anyone suggest a suitable replacement torch for the connections from my set , or is it possible to by pass the cap cables .

Thanks in advance for any help.

kevin

 

[Memmeddu]

Hi Help reqd.

I have just got an Oerlikon Citoarc AP15-1 plasma cutter which works well, however I cant seem to get hold of any consumables for the torch.

I have decided to replace the torch with an up to date one with easy to get hold of consumables , I bought one on Ebay however when I split my
AP15-1 torch it had the following connections ( photos attached).

1. air pipe
2. two wires for the push button
3. one wire for power ?
3. another two wires I think for cap detection.

Can anyone suggest a suitable replacement torch for the connections from my set , or is it possible to by pass the cap cables .

Thanks in advance for any help.

kevin

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How many amps?

 

[kevinjantzen]

43 amps 2 to 15mm thick steel

 

[Memmeddu]

I'd say to put an s45 trafimet clone but it will require some work .
Hard to do if you're not used to do such things .
It will require fittings , make spots for connections , adding pilot arc current limiter resistors .
Maybe better buying an ag60 non pilot arc torch with its entire lead and put a male connector on the machine as most cheap plasma cutter have today .

 

[kevinjantzen]

Thanks Memmeddu , I will look into an AG60 and its connections , I will update hopefully with a smile.

 

[Munkul]

If it is cap switch wiring as you think it is, then shorting them at the machine end will effectively link them out and the torch you've bought should work...

 

[kevinjantzen]

Thanks for that Munkul I will try that first before buying another torch.

 

[Dutch Welder]

The power wire could well be the HF start.