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AirForce 250ci
®

233240
Feb. 2013

115V Portable Air Plasma Cutter

eed to cut steel? Thinking about an oxy acetylene
cutting torch to do the job? Consider a plasma
cutter. This simple technology uses an electrical arc
and compressed air to cut steel, aluminum and
other conductive metals.

N
115 Volt

The AirForce 250ci is powered by standard
household voltage (115 VAC) and comes ready to
cut right out of the box — just pull the trigger. It
excels at cutting sheet metal and 1/8-inch mild
steel, and can even sever 1/4-inch mild steel. The
built-in air compressor and lightweight inverter
power supply make this plasma cutter the most
convenient, totally portable cutting system available.

#500534
Includes:
16.5-ft. (5 m) HP-25 hand-held torch
16.5-ft. (5 m) work cable with clamp
Extra consumables (2 electrodes and 2 tips)
7-ft. (2.1 m) power cord with plug

Compared to the complexities of an oxy fuel cutting
torch system, plasma cutting is easy:
Cuts faster than oxy fuel
More precise cut, thinner kerf, less slag to clean up
Smaller heat-affected zone for less warping
No gas pressure settings or flame tuning needed
No preheating of metal prior to cutting
Applications
Sheet Metal
Auto Body Repair
Plumbing

HVAC Duct Work
Home Hobby

Features

Benefits

Inverter design

Powerful cutting ability in a compact, lightweight package—weighs only 27 lbs.

Built-in air compressor

Internal piston-driven air compressor makes the system highly portable. No additional compressor to purchase or
transport. Pressure is preset… ready to cut, right out of the box.

HP-25 torch

Designed for increased comfort with an ergonomic trigger safety, more efficient cooling and economical replacement
cutting tips.

Powered by 120 V, 20 A circuit
™

Runs on standard household power. No need for 230 volt hookup by utility company.

Fan-On-Demand

Cooling system operates only when needed reducing power consumption and contaminants drawn into the machine.

Pilot arc start

Ensures consistent arc starts prior to each cut, minimizes tip burnout.

Diagnostic lights

LED lights indicate system status for power, temperature, and torch readiness— eliminating unnecessary downtime.

Thermal overload protection

Built to withstand tough working environments. Rated for 35% duty cycle at 104° Fahrenheit. Duty cycle will increase as
environmental temperature decreases.

Cable management strap

Secures torch, work cable and power cord to make transporting easy and convenient.

Postflow cooling circuit

Extends life of consumables and torch by cooling them with postflow air after trigger is released.

Hobart’s 5/3/1 Industrial Warranty

Five-year warranty on transformers, stabilizers and generators; three years on electronics (drive motors, rectifiers);
and one year on guns (MIG and plasma torches).

Specifications (SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.)
Rated Output
12 A with 110 VDC,
35% Duty Cycle

Amps Input at Rated Output, 60 Hz, 1-Phase
120 V
KVA
KW

Max. OpenCircuit Voltage

20

375 VDC

2.27

2.0

Certified by Canadian Standards Association to both the Canadian and U.S. Standards.

Dimensions
H: 10 in. (254 mm)
W: 8-1/4 in. (210 mm)
D: 13 in. (330 mm)

Net Weight
w/Torch
27 lb.
(12.3 kg)