Plasma-Therm
Powermax85 SYNC
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What it is
The Powermax85 SYNC is an air plasma cutter in Hypertherm's Powermax SYNC product line. The Powermax85 SYNC is a professional-grade system for cutting and gouging metal with a SmartSYNC torch and cartridge-based consumables.[2][3]
The Powermax85 SYNC is offered as hand, machine, and combined torch configurations. The Powermax85 SYNC family includes power supply-only and torch-equipped system configurations with CPC and serial-port options.[2][3]
How it works
The Powermax85 SYNC uses an inverter-based IGBT power supply to generate plasma cutting power. The Powermax85 SYNC uses clean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen as the process gas.[2][4]
The Powermax85 SYNC uses RFID-enabled SmartSYNC torches and single-piece cartridges to automatically set amperage and operating mode. The Powermax85 SYNC cartridge system provides trackable utilization data and end-of-life detection.[2][3][1]
The Powermax85 SYNC supports drag cutting, extended-reach cutting, flush cutting, mechanized cutting, and gouging. The Powermax85 SYNC torch controls allow amperage adjustment at the torch without returning to the power supply.[2][3]
Where it fits in the process flow
The Powermax85 SYNC fits in metal fabrication after layout and before finishing operations. The Powermax85 SYNC performs cutting, gouging, and related edge-preparation tasks that can reduce downstream secondary operations when cut quality is improved.[2][4]
The Powermax85 SYNC is used in handheld work and in mechanized setups for table cutting and portable automation. The Powermax85 SYNC is also offered with CNC-related interface options such as CPC and serial ports.[2][5][1]
Applications
The Powermax85 SYNC is used for cutting mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The Powermax85 SYNC supports cutting and gouging tasks across handheld, mechanized, and robotic torch configurations.[5][1]
- plasma cutting
- plasma gouging
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical8
- Duty cycle
- 60% @ 85 A, 230-600 V, 3-PH; 60% @ 85 A, 480 V, 1-PH; 50% @ 85 A, 240 V, 1-PH; 50% @ 85 A, 200-208 V, 3-PH; 40% @ 85 A, 200-208 V, 1-PH; 100% @ 66 A, 230-600 V, 1/3-PH[2]
Gas & chemistry1
Dimensions & facilities1
Configuration & options7
What does it need to run?
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- Input voltage200-480 V, 1-PH, 50/60 Hz; 200-600 V, 3-PH, 50/60 Hz[2]
- Duty cycle60% @ 85 A, 230-600 V, 3-PH; 60% @ 85 A, 480 V, 1-PH; 50% @ 85 A, 240 V, 1-PH; 50% @ 85 A, 200-208 V, 3-PH; 40% @ 85 A, 200-208 V, 1-PH; 100% @ 66 A, 230-600 V, 1/3-PH[2]
- Rated output voltage143 VDC[2]
- Open circuit voltage305 VDC[2]
- Gas supplyClean, dry, oil-free air or nitrogen[2]
- Power supply typeInverter-IGBT[2]
- Engine drive requirement20 kW or 25 kVa for full 85 A output[2]
- Electrical efficiency91.9%[2]
- WarrantyPower supply: 6-year; torch: 1-year[2]
Where are the manuals?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Powermax85 SYNC?
The Powermax85 SYNC is a portable air plasma cutting and gouging system from Hypertherm's Powermax family.[1]
Is the Powermax85 SYNC suitable for automated cutting?
The Powermax family, which includes the Powermax85 SYNC, supports both handheld and automated cutting, marking, and gouging.[1]
Not publicly documented
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Powermax85 SYNC are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Powermax85 SYNC are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the Powermax85 SYNC are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Powermax85 SYNC are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the Powermax85 SYNC is not on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]hypertherm.com — hypertherm.comhypertherm.com
- [2]hypertherm.com — hypertherm.comhypertherm.com
- [3]Hypertherm Powermax85 SYNC — hypermaxonline.comhypermaxonline.com
- [4]Hypertherm 087184 Powermax85 SYNC Hand Cutting System, 50 ft — hypermaxonline.comhypermaxonline.com
- [5]16 Hypertherm Powermax85 SYNC Plasma Cutters for sale from $4,775.00 | Welder Supply — weldersupply.comweldersupply.com
Last updated Oct 7, 2026.