If you are a metal worker or repairs and maintenance person so simply someone who works on DIYs as a hobby, you need to get a portable plasma cutter for yourself. This machine cuts smoothly and offers you high-quality results. Lets have a look at the 10 best portable plasma cutters,
10. ZENY Portable Plasma Cutter ($179.88)
Image Credits: Amazon
This plasma cutter has a voltage of 110/220V, 60HZ, 3.5/4.8KVA and a current range of 20 to 50A. It has a duty cycle of 60% and an efficiency of 85%. Its maximum cutting thickness is 1 to 12mm.
Available here.
9. VIVOHOME Portable Plasma Cutter ($269.99)
Image Credits: Amazon
This plasma cutter has an improved cutting ability as compared to the oxy-acetylene cutting. It also offers 1.8 times faster-cutting speed. It inverts 50Hz frequency to high frequency (frequency is over 100KHz) by MOSFET. The step-down voltage and rectification current generate powerful DC welding current through PWM technology. It is an ideal choice for cutting stainless steel, alloy steel, mild steel, copper and other metal materials.
Available here.
8. PrimeWeld Ct520d 50 Amps Portable Plasma Cutter ($399.00)
Image Credits: Amazon
This plasma cutter combines plasma cutting, TIG/stick and arc welding functions in one device. It has an input power frequency of 50Hz/60Hz and a power efficiency of 85%. This plasma cutter comes with a three year warranty.
Available here.
7. Super Deal DC Inverter Portable Plasma Cutter ($172.99)
Image Credits: Amazon
This plasma cutter gives superior performance featuring PRO technology. It gives you high-duty cycle results without consuming a lot of power. It comes with a digital display and an easy-to-read front panel air-pressure gauge. It is an energy saving device which creates no noise. It cuts smoothly and requires no polishing. Its equipped with a built-in over-heat protection, over-voltage protection and under voltage protection. It comes with a wire and mask to prevent your face from getting hurt.
Available here.
6. Lotos Technology Arc Portable Plasma Cutter ($410.01)
Image Credits: Amazon
This plasma cutter uses non-hazardous compressed air to cut stainless steel, alloy steel, mild steel, copper, and aluminum. It has a highly efficient pilot arc torch that cuts through rough, painted, and rusty surfaces easily without producing slag. It comes with an advanced German cooling system. It has a dual voltage capability which allows the machine to run directly on 220V 50/60 Hz power, or on 110V 50/60 Hz.
Available here.
5. Goplus Portable Plasma Cutter ($169.99)
Image Credits: Amazon
This DC arc welder has a compact design which makes it easy to operate and carry. It comes with a mask and wire to offer maximum protection to the operator. This plasma cutter is made of heavy-duty iron for added strength and longevity. It has a high-quality plasma torch developed specifically to enhance and improve the cutting quality. It offers continuous current regulation, high cutting speed, and smooth cutting performance. It is easy to assemble and even easier to operate.
Available here.
4. PRIMEWELD PortablePlasma Cutter ($299.00)
Image Credits: Amazon
This plasma cutter has a 50A dual voltage and gives you excellent results at a cheaper rate as compared to Oxyacetylene welding. It requires less cleaning, maintenance, and repair. It gives you a cleaner cut with lesser effort. It is a high-frequency DC plasma which cuts thicker materials as compared to other cutters. Its equipped with MOSFET transistors which provide high power output for thick metal and steady output for thin metal.
Available here.
3. HITBOX DC Inverter Plasma Cutter ($269.00)
Image Credits: Amazon
This plasma cutter provides you high-quality cutting performance. It is suitable for cutting carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. It is an air pressure adjusting equipment which is capable of operating even when the external air pressure is too high It offers protection from over current, over voltage and low-voltage.
Available here.
2. SUNGOLDPOWER 50A Air Plasma Cutter ($259.00)
Image Credits: Amazon
This plasma cutter comes with IGBT soft-switch technology which offers stable performance. It has a high-duty cycle which consumes less power. It has a DC output digital LCD display and a front panel air-pressure gauge which is easy to read. It doesn’t make noise while operation and saves a lot of energy. It cuts smoothly at a high cutting speed. It comes with over-heat protection, over-voltage protection and under voltage protection.
Available here.
1. AHP AlphaCuDC Inverter Air Plasma Cutting Machine CUT40 Metal Cuttert Portable Plasma Cutter ($949.00)
Image Credits: Amazon
This plasma cutter is a 60 amps cutting machine that comes with blow-back start technology and a pilot arc. It has a duty cycle of 60% at 60 amps. It has a 110/220 voltage which comes with an adapter that takes the machine from 220v to 110v with just a snap of a plug. Its continuous pilot arc enables you to cut expanded, rusted and painted metals.
Available here.
These are the cheapest and not necessarily the best plasma cutters. Why does the list exclude the top brands from USA and Europe? ESAB, Hypertherm, Thermal Dynamics, GYS, SAF having been making plasma cutting systems for many, many years and give reliability performance and quality cuts.