ESAB PT-25 Baffle Assembly Problem Troubleshooting instruction

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DATE: April 12, 2005 BULLETIN NO:P_05_06

TITLE/ PRODUCT NAME: PT-25 Baffle Assembly Problem

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PRODUCT SERIES/ MODEL:

PT-25 Plasma Cutting Torch

SERIAL NO:

All Models

SUMMARY:

Several field reports of poor PT-25 plasma cutting performance has found the baffle positioning

to be the culprit. Due to small tolerance variations, the baffle might not seat squarely against

the insulator body when the baffle is installed independent of the nozzle and heat shield. This

condition causes plasma gas leakage into the shield gas causing generally poor cutting

performance and lower consumable life.

OPERATIONAL IMPACT:

Improved plasma cutting performance

ACTION:

Assemble the consumables as shown below:

CONTACT:

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products

Product & Service Information Group

843-664-4416 Phone

843-664-5539 FAX