We used a rigorous Hypertherm laboratory test protocol to benchmark SilverLine electrodes and CoolFlow nozzles against the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The 20-second cut test involves repeated piercing and cutting of mild steel plate with precise measurement of cut angularity at intervals during the test. 1/2-inch mild steel (13 mm) was used for benchmarking 200-amp cut quality over life; 1/4-inch (6 mm) steel was used for 100-amp testing.
CoolFlow nozzles have a curved flow path that lowers front o-ring temperature by 50% and reduces peak nozzle temperature. |
At 200 amps SilverLine electrodes and CoolFlow nozzles lasted on average twice the life of the OEM.
InnerLogic parts averaged 248 range 3 cuts (bevel < 2.58°), on 1/2-inch plate (13 mm), 631 range 4 cuts (angle < 5.15°), and 804 cuts to failure.
Centricut parts averaged 612 range 3 cuts, 1152 range 4 cuts, and 1959 cuts to failure.
At 100 amps SilverLine electrodes and CoolFlow nozzles lasted on average more than twice the life of the OEM.
InnerLogic parts averaged 990 range 4 cuts (bevel
< 8.13°) on 1/4-inch plate (6 mm), and 1,504 cuts to failure.
Centricut parts averaged 2,295 range 4 cuts, and 3,375 cuts to failure — more than twice the life of the OEM.
OEM vs. Centricut parts
20-seconds of mild steel cutting per start.
Cut quality measured according to ISO 9013.
The bottom line
Under the same operating conditions, SilverLine electrodes and CoolFlow nozzles last longer than OEM parts and lower the cost of cutting.
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