Singapore, 19 November 2013 - Hypertherm, a leader in the design and manufacturer of advanced cutting products, is pleased to announce the planned official launch of the Powermax125? for the Asia Pacific region at the upcoming Manufacturing Indonesia 2013. The latest addition to the Powermax series, the Powermax125 is a 125-amp air plasma system that is the most powerful offering within the series, yet one that features a 100% duty cycle for maximum work efficiency and productivity.

The Powermax125 is designed to comfortably cut 38 mm-thick metals (hand cutting severance is rated at 57 mm), and pierce metals up to 25 mm-thick. The new system can be used for handheld and automated cutting and gouging, and delivers:

• 100% Duty Cycle with faster cut speed, superior cut quality to maximize cutting time and productivity
• Unrivalled consumable life of up to four times longer than other systems within the amperage range, enabling greater operating cost-savings
• Ease of use and versatility with Smart Sense