Upgrade to SilverLine® technology!

Patented SilverLine technology improves electrode and nozzle life so

you can cut more metal with one set of consumables. To start saving
with SilverLine just follow the instructions on our Quick Set-up card:
the more you cut the more you save!

Centricut product for Kjellberg

HiFocus 160i ®

Quick Set-up
To achieve maximum nozzle life
With careful use, the nozzle can last 1:1 with the
SilverLine electrode.
Properly tighten the nozzle cap: Make sure the
nozzle cap is sealed tightly against the nozzle to
maintain a proper seal and prevent leaking.
Pierce at correct height: Piercing too low causes
molten metal (spatter) to hit the swirl gas cap and
nozzle. This is the most common cause of premature
nozzle failure. Piercing too high can cause slow arc
transfer and misfires.
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Adjust swirl gas flows: Correct swirl gas flows
during pre-flow protect the nozzle and swirl gas cap
from damage. Make sure pre-flow is adjusted
according to the cutting tables in your owner's
manual.
Clean the nozzle and swirl gas cap: Periodically
clean the nozzle and swirl gas cap to remove spatter.
This will prevent double arcing.
Adjust arc voltage: As parts wear, adjust arc
voltage up in 2-volt increments to keep the swirl gas
cap from dragging on the plate. Damage to the swirl
gas cap and nozzle occurs if the torch contacts the
plate during cutting.

3 Type of application
Reference Article Description Centricut HiFocus HiFocus Fine
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number number number Quality Speed Focus
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1 S002X .11.843.021.310 SilverLine Electrode C109-1010 X X
2 S012X .11.843.121.310 SilverLine Electrode C109-1030 X
3 Z111A .11.835.421.303 Spacer C106-303 X
6 4 Z101 .11.835.221.153 Gas Guiding Cap C106-153 X X
Z102 .11.835.221.154 Gas Guiding Cap C109-154 X
5 Z111 .11.834.321.153 Gas Guiding Cap K106-253 X
6 S2006X .11.843.021.406 Nozzle .6 mm C109-406 X
S2007X .11.843.621.407 Nozzle .7 mm C109-407 X
S2008X .11.843.021.408 Nozzle .8 mm C109-408 X X
S2009X .11.843.021.409 Nozzle .9 mm C109-409 X
7 S2010X .11.843.021.410 Nozzle 1.0 mm C109-410 X
S2011X .11.843.021.411 Nozzle 1.1 mm C109-411 X
S2112X .11.843.121.412 Nozzle 1.2 mm C109-112 X
S2012X .11.843.021.412 Nozzle 1.2 mm C109-412 X
S2114X .11.843.121.414 Nozzle 1.4 mm C109-114 X
8 S2014X .11.843.021.416 Nozzle 1.4 mm C109-414 X
S2016X .11.843.021.416 Nozzle 1.6 mm C109-416 X
S2116X .11.843.121.416 Nozzle 1.6 mm C109-116 X
7 S3004 .11.842.401.160 Nozzle Cap 0.4 mm K109-160 X
S3008 .11.842.401.162 Nozzle Cap 0.8 mm K109-162 X X
S3028 .11.842.401.1622 Nozzle Cap 0.8 mm K109-622 X
8 Z4015 .11.835.201.1561 Swirl Gas Cap 1.5 mm C106-561 X
Z4020 .11.835.201.1571 Swirl Gas Cap 2.0 mm C106-571 X X
Z4022 .11.835.201.1551 Swirl Gas Cap 2.2 mm C109-551 X
Z4025 .11.835.201.1581 Swirl Gas Cap 2.5 mm C106-581 X
9 Z4030 .11.835.201.1591 Swirl Gas Cap 3.0 mm C106-591 X
9 Z501 .11.835.201.081 Protection Cap C106-081 X X X
To achieve maximum SilverLine
electrode life
A fully used SilverLine electrode will have
a pit depth of 1.5 mm (.060").
Purge torch: After each parts change
purge the torch for at least 30 seconds
to remove residual moisture.
Leak check the torch after purging to
make sure all o-ring and metal-to-metal
seals are working as designed.
Adjust gas flows: Plasma gas flow rate
is critical. High flow will cause rapid
electrode wear and hard starting. Low flow
will cause uncontrolled arcing. (See cutting
tables in your owner's manual)
Adjust arc voltage: As the electrode
wears, the torch will get closer to the plate.
To compensate for this, increase arc
voltage in 2-volt increments, up to 10 volts
higher than the initial setting.
Avoid arc stretching: This can occur
when rip cutting off the plate or when
leading out to the dropped part. These
“blowouts” shorten electrode life by 10 or
more starts per occurrence.
SilverLine technology involves fusing a
silver front-end onto a copper electrode
base. Inserting the hafnium emitter
into an all-silver front end creates
several advantages.
1. The hafnium silver bond is strong
allowing a deep pit depth in the
hafnium as the electrode is used.
2. By diffusing more heat during use, silver
slows the rate of hafnium wear.
3. Cost/performance is optimized since silver
is only used where it provides a benefit.
Half-used electrode Fully-used electrode
This SilverLine electrode is only half The SilverLine electrode has
consumed. The pit in the center of provided full use. The pit depth is
the part measures .75 mm (.030"). 1.5 mm (.060"). The operator
Electrodes are often removed increased the arc voltage by 10 volts
prematurely due to cut quality from the first cuts made with this
deterioration related to nozzle electrode to the last. This maintains a
failure. Additional life can be constant distance between the torch
achieved by replacing the nozzle and the work-piece through the life
and leaving the electrode in place. of the electrode.

.75 mm (.030") 1.5 mm (.060")

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