Singapore - January 24, 2013 - Hypertherm, a US-based manufacturer of advanced cutting systems, today announced the release of the MAXPRO200^?, a 200 A LongLife^? air and oxygen plasma system.

The system - engineered for heavy-duty, high capacity cutting and gouging - boasts the fastest cut speeds, best cut quality and lowest operating costs in its class. Additionally, the combination of LongLife technology and excellent Air/Air and O2/Air cut quality enables operators to cut more parts per hour and minimises the need for secondary operations. Other features of the MAXPRO200 include:

• Intuitive one-step interface and automatic gas control for consistent results without operator intervention
• Optional quick disconnect torches for fast consumable changes
• Two handheld and two mechanized torch options
• Advanced diagnostics to simplify troubleshooting and service
• Patented consumable designs for best in class cut speeds and robust production piercing, and
• LongLife^? CoolFlow