Plasma Torch Discomfort

[DanStew]

I have had my 40amp pilot arc plasma cutter for about 4 months now. I have an odd issue with it. not so much with teh unit itself, but I am finding the torch is very uncomfortable for long use or real tedious/exact cutting. The torch has a button on the top, not a trigger. This is a new model from what i was told. Did the older models have a normal torch with a trigger, or are they all with the button switch on top? Has anyone changed out the torch to work with one that has a trigger, say from a ESAB/Miller/Thermal unit? I don't think it would be difficult, since it is pretty much just an electrical circuit and air hose.

Thanks!!!

[atcig]

I thought the s45 was the newest torch - it is the one with the trigger.

[Gadget]

the S45 has a trigger/button on the top. The old units had a trigger held on with zip strips and could be rotated around the handle to where it best suites you. Of the two I prefer the S45.

[atcig]

I'm a little confused - I have this torch and it says s45 on it.

I thought the one he was talking about was like a p60

[Gadget]

Shows how close I pay attention. I use my torch in the CNC (S45) and was thinking the trigger was on the top. Duhhhh

[DanStew]

I got the second one in the pic with my pilot arc 40

[mdkrusemark]

I'm not sure on the longevity units but if it has a cnc function can't you set it where you push the button and it stays on until it gets pressed again. This might help you out on long cuts.

[tigqk]

Do you not have a sequencer on your torch to hold the circuit on while you use it, I am only saying this because I have a multifunction unit and it has the sequencer on the machine to hold the function your using on.Maybe you can adapt a peice of 0.030 spring steel to pull over the switch when in use for a long time and hold it down.

[DanStew]

There is no sequencer on the torch that i know of. It just seems like a simple flat button.

[SICFabrications]

the sequencer he is talking about is actually the "2t/ 4t" switch on the face of the machine. on 2t its a simple on n off button on the torch, on 4t, it acts like a "latch" torch stays lit until you hit the button again...

i dont think that the plasma machines have the sequencer switch on them, and as far as adapting a different torch over, it shouldnt be that difficult, i wouldnt think... i have an arcmate 205 and a 200pi multi machine.... so no real experience with a stand alone longevity plasma... let me do some research on this n see if maybe a different torch from longevity will better fit your needs or if there is an aftermarket torch that will easily adapt...