Everlast Welders - Welders and Plasma Cutters by Everlast
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rmully
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Mark got the machine in today ... It did not come with the S45 torch and was replaced with an IPT-60 what is up with that ?? I bought this machine to replace a Lotos 5000D which never worked. I know that the s45 has a good reputation and this one looks like it is China made instead of Italy. Please advise.
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Mark @ Everlast
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I thought I would have mentioned it to you but I don't remember talking to you about the purchase directly as it was being phased in. Did we? Probably would have mentioned a consumable kit as well. The PT 60 is a better torch than the S45, with higher ratings for duty cycle and better cut capacity. The PT 60 is an Italian based company as well, and "makes" torches for other companies as well, such as HTP. Both Trafimet and Tec.Mo (PT 60) are Italy based with Chinese manufacturing. You can get a Trafimet torch made in several plants around the world. Our previous S-45 were supplied by Trafimet China, and then moved an improved version with heavier ratings from another chinese company after testing confirmed that it was heavier and better built, with longer service life than the original S45. But the PT 60 is made by Innotech in China, just like the Trafimet is made by North in China. They are sold and marketed throughout the world under the Trafimet/North or Tec.Mo/Innotech names. Cut voltage has been boosted as well with this torch so that it truly does perform better. As far as consumables go, they are available through us, HTP, and others. However, the S-45 consumables will fit as well, though the cup needs to be replaced with the trafimet cup to function correctly with the torch, though the PT 60 consumables do work and last a little bit better with the "back striking design" where the arc is started at the back of the consumable rather than the tip to improve arc life.
The PT 60 torch was added just recently so we are lagging a little behind on adding consumable kits from our site. If you want a kit, just call in or alternatively you can source it from other suppliers. The torch is sold under the "Nu-TecH" name as well. I'll try to locate other online sources additionally too.
The PT 60 torch was added just recently so we are lagging a little behind on adding consumable kits from our site. If you want a kit, just call in or alternatively you can source it from other suppliers. The torch is sold under the "Nu-TecH" name as well. I'll try to locate other online sources additionally too.
rmully
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Mark I bought this cutter from Home depot as i had to charge it. Thanks for all the info on the PT-60 When I looked it up on line it cost about $100 than the S45. Can't wait to fire it up and finish my wood stove. Thanks again for your stellar help.
Robert
Robert
rmully
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Well I got to use this torch yesterday on some 3/8 plate and cut so easy and smooth. Not like that Lotos 5000d I had. Love your products and service!
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Mark @ Everlast
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Post some pics and share with us!
newbury
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Mark -
Can you explain why the power switch for many of the everlast machines is on the back?
It seems to be extremely poor design.
Can you explain why the power switch for many of the everlast machines is on the back?
It seems to be extremely poor design.
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Mark @ Everlast
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Well, I think that question may not take into context with the what is practiced in the industry and might be a little harsh...since we're not the only ones to feature such a design...I guess Miller has poor designs too on their equipment that features this and from that standard, and Hypertherm, ThermalArc and Lincoln would fall under that too on various products, many of the very popular products they sell.
1) The power cord does not have to run to the front of the machine, simplifying routing since the cord goes directly into the main power switch from the rear of the machine.
2) The heavy duty switches we use do not have room on a front panel. Other companies that use smaller switches that feature front operation typically use a relay system to actually turn units on or off and the switch itself only operates the solenoid/relay. That creates extra places for things to go wrong.
3) The breaker type switches used in many of the units can be isolated there, and the rest of the power system can be progressively built into place toward the front of the machine as the part orders naturally occur from one part to the other.
4) Less chance of power switch becoming damaged since most damage from use we seen is on the face of the machine.
1) The power cord does not have to run to the front of the machine, simplifying routing since the cord goes directly into the main power switch from the rear of the machine.
2) The heavy duty switches we use do not have room on a front panel. Other companies that use smaller switches that feature front operation typically use a relay system to actually turn units on or off and the switch itself only operates the solenoid/relay. That creates extra places for things to go wrong.
3) The breaker type switches used in many of the units can be isolated there, and the rest of the power system can be progressively built into place toward the front of the machine as the part orders naturally occur from one part to the other.
4) Less chance of power switch becoming damaged since most damage from use we seen is on the face of the machine.
newbury
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I was wondering because most of the "low end" machines found (Lincoln, Longevity, etc.) at Home Depot have switches on the front. As do some of the smaller millers I looked at. It's like starting my tractor with a crank in the front.
