Plasma Cutting Systems
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- published: 2022-08-19 23:16:07
- modified: 2026-06-23 14:01:13
Plasma Cutting Systems
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- [Portable Cutters](https://buythis.co.za/cnc-plasma-cutters#ai)
- [Std Gantry Cutters](https://buythis.co.za/gantry-plasma-cutters#ai)
- [High-Def Cutters](https://buythis.co.za/hd-plasma-cutters#ai)
- [Consumables](https://buythis.co.za/plasma-consumables#ai)
- [Accessories](https://buythis.co.za/plasma-accessories#ai)
- [Spare Parts](https://buythis.co.za/plasma-parts#ai)
What this page is
buythis.co.za/plasma-cutting-systems is the plasma power unit section of Buythis, AM.CO.ZA's online shop. On the live page it is only a heading, a link to plasma videos and tiles to the other plasma sub-sections. This knowledge base page explains what a plasma cutting system is and lists 22 AM.CO.ZA power units, mechanized torch sets and coolers with current prices. For the whole plasma range, including the CNC tables, see Plasma Cutters.
A plasma cutting system (also called a plasma power unit or plasma power supply) makes the electric arc that melts through metal. Compressed air is blown through the torch nozzle and the arc turns it into plasma, which cuts electrically conductive metals such as mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium. On a CNC plasma table the power unit sits beside the machine and a mechanized torch (machine torch), mounted on the gantry, does the cutting while the CNC controller switches the arc on and off.
MetalWise plasma cutting systems
MetalWise is AM.CO.ZA's own budget range of IGBT inverter air plasma units, each sold with a mechanized torch so it is ready to fit to a CNC table.
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P-METALWISE/45 (KB) |
60A, single phase 220V, air-cooled mechanized torch | MetalWise 65A Plasma Cutter 220V IGBT Plasma Power Unit with CNC Mechanized Torch, in Cartoon Box, LGK-60-IGBT | R 16 560.00 |
P-METALWISE/P65 (KB) |
65A pilot-arc low frequency unit, air-cooled mechanized torch | MetalWise Pilot 65A Low Frequency IGBT Inverter Plasma Cutter, 220V, with Machine Torch Compatible with Hypertherm Powermax 65A Consumables, 4.5Bar Air, LGK-65-AL | R 23 000.00 |
P-METALWISE/85 (KB) |
100A, three phase 380V, air-cooled mechanized torch | MetalWise 105A Plasma Cutter 380V Plasma Power Unit with Mechanized Torch, in Cartoon Box | R 24 840.00 |
P-METALWISE/125 (KB) |
130A, three phase 380V, air-cooled mechanized torch | MetalWise 130A Plasma Cutter 380V IGBT Plasma Power Unit with CNC Mechanized Torch, in Crate/Cartoon Box | R 22 080.00 |
P-METALWISE/165 (KB) |
200A, three phase 380V, water-cooled mechanized torch | MetalWise 200A Plasma Cutter 380V IGBT Plasma Power Unit with Mach-401 Water-Cooled CNC Mechanized Torch and 20L Water Cooler (Need P-METALWISE/20L), in Crate Box | R 56 120.00 |
P-METALWISE/200 (KB) |
300A, three phase 380V, water-cooled mechanized torch | MetalWise 300A Plasma Cutter IGBT Plasma Power Unit with CNC Water-Cooled Mechanized Torch (Need P-METALWISE/2HP), in Crate Box | R 174 800.00 |
P-METALWISE/260 (KB) |
400A, three phase 380V, water-cooled mechanized torch | MetalWise 400A Plasma Cutter IGBT Plasma Power Unit with CNC Water-Cooled Mechanized Torch (Need P-METALWISE/2HP), in Crate Box | R 202 400.00 |
Hypertherm plasma cutting systems
Hypertherm is a premium American plasma brand. These systems cost much more than MetalWise units of the same amperage and are chosen where cut quality, consumable life and brand support matter most.
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P-POWERMAX/45 (KB) |
Powermax 45A, single phase 220V, mechanized torch | Hypertherm Powermax 45A Single Phase 220V Plasma Cutting System | R 147 200.00 |
P-POWERMAX/65 (KB) |
Powermax 65A, three phase 380V, mechanized torch | Hypertherm Powermax 65A Three Phase 380V Plasma Cutting System | R 202 400.00 |
P-POWERMAX/85 (KB) |
Powermax 85A, three phase 380V, mechanized torch | Hypertherm Powermax 85A Three Phase 380V Plasma Cutting System | R 248 400.00 |
P-POWERMAX/105 (KB) |
Powermax 105A, three phase 380V, mechanized torch | Hypertherm Powermax 105A Three Phase 380V Plasma Cutting System | R 322 000.00 |
P-POWERMAX/125 (KB) |
Powermax 125A, three phase 380V, mechanized torch | Hypertherm Powermax 125A Three Phase 380V Plasma Cutting System | R 450 800.00 |
P-MAXPRO/200 (KB) |
MAXPRO200 200A, three phase 380V, mechanized torch | Hypertherm MAXPRO200 200A Three Phase 380V Plasma Cutting System, Mechanized Torch | R 395 600.00 |
Mechanized torch sets and cooling
Replacement or spare MetalWise Mach torches come with their torch leads. The 200A and larger units use water-cooled torches, which need a water cooler or chiller.
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P-METALWISE/T (KB) |
Mach One air-cooled mechanized torch with 7m lead, up to 130A | Mach1 Air-Cool Mechanized Torch with 7 Metres Lead Set for Up to 130A Air Plasma, P80-Machine | R 2 208.00 |
P-METALWISE/2T (KB) |
Mach Two 100A air-cooled machine torch with 7m lead | Mach-Two (100A) Air-Cooling Machine Torch with 7 Metres Torch Set, HC-1003 | R 1 656.00 |
P-METALWISE/3T (KB) |
Mach Three 130A air-cooled machine torch with 7m lead | Mach-Three 1st (130A) Air-Cooling Machine Torch with 7 Metres Lead Set, HC-1201 | R 5 244.00 |
P-METALWISE/4T (KB) |
Mach Four 200A water-cooled machine torch with 8m lead | Mach-Four 1st (200A) Water-Cool Machine Torch with 8 Metres Lead Set, HC-2001 | R 8 832.00 |
P-METALWISE/5T (KB) |
Mach Five 300A water-cooled mechanized torch with 7m lead | Mach-Five (300A) Water-Cool Mechanized Torch with 7 Metres Lead Set | R 16 560.00 |
P-METALWISE/6T (KB) |
Mach Six 400A water-cooled mechanized torch with 7m lead | Mach-Six (400A) Water-Cool Mechanized Torch with 7 Metres Lead Set | R 23 000.00 |
P-METALWISE/W/T (KB) |
Universal Mach-401 water-cooled machine torch with 7m lead, 60A to 400A | 60A-400A Universal Mach-401 Water-Cool Machine Torch with 7 Meter Torch Lead, P-METALWISE/W/M + P-METALWISE/W/L7 | R 11 040.00 |
P-METALWISE/20L (KB) |
20 litre, 3.6 bar water cooler for a 200A power supply | MetalWise Water Cooler of 20L, 3.6Bar for 200A Plasma Power Supply | R 6 900.00 |
P-METALWISE/2HP (KB) |
2HP refrigerated chiller for a 400A power supply | MetalWise 2HP Refrigerating Chilling Machine for 400A Plasma Power Supply | R 19 320.00 |
Prices are current Buythis prices including VAT from the product dump dated 2026-10-20. Some prices come from older dump entries (2026-10-17, 2026-10-18, 2026-10-19); confirm those on the product page. Check the product page before ordering, since prices change. Consumables for these torches (electrodes, nozzles, shields and swirl rings) are in the Consumables section.
How to choose
- Metal thickness. Higher amperage cuts thicker metal and cuts thin metal faster. The 60A and 65A units suit thin sheet such as signs and brackets (the 65A 220V unit is shown cutting 3mm mild steel below), while the 200A water-cooled unit is shown cutting mild steel up to 25mm.
- Power supply at your workshop. The MetalWise 60A and the Powermax 45A run on single phase 220V. The 100A and larger units need 380V three phase. Check the product page for the 65A pilot unit's supply.
- Air or water cooling. Units up to 130A use air-cooled torches. The 200A, 300A and 400A units use water-cooled torches, so budget for the 20 litre water cooler or the 2HP chiller that matches the unit.
- Budget and cut quality. MetalWise units are the budget choice; Hypertherm Powermax and MAXPRO systems are the premium choice. For very fine detail on thin sheet, compare a fiber laser.
- Compressed air. Every air plasma unit needs a supply of clean, dry compressed air (Air Pumps & Compressors).
- A unit you already own. If you already have a plasma cutter, the video below explains how to check whether it can be used on a MetalWise CNC table.
Videos
These videos from the AM.CO.ZA video dump, several of them linked from the product pages, show the power units working:
- MetalWise 65A 220V Plasma Cutter Cutting 3mm Mild Steel on MetalWise Portable CNC Plasma Table, the small 220V unit cutting 3mm mild steel
- Connect MetalWise 45(65A)/85(100A)/125(130A) Air-Cooled Power Unit to MetalWise CNC Controller, wiring an air-cooled power unit to the CNC controller
- Check If a Plasma Power Unit Can be Used for MetalWise CNC Plasma Cutting Table, checking whether a power unit you already own will work on a MetalWise table
- The 200A Plasma Metalwise CNC plasma cutter is capable of cutting mild steel up to 25mm., the 200A unit on thick mild steel
- MetalWise Mach Series Plasma Torch and Consumables Care, Optimization and Assemble Demonstrated, looking after the Mach torches and their consumables
- Stainless Steel Sheet Cut on Plasma Cutter With/Without Water, and Fiber Laser Comparison, plasma against fiber laser on stainless steel
The other plasma sub-sections
- Portable Cutters: the MetalWise Lite family of light CNC cutting machines. In this knowledge base: Portable CNC Cutters.
- Std Gantry Cutters: larger gantry machines such as the 2300x6000mm dual-support gantry. In this knowledge base: Standard Gantry Cutters.
- High-Def Cutters: high definition plasma for cleaner, more accurate cuts. In this knowledge base: High Definition Cutters.
- Consumables: electrodes, nozzles, shields and swirl rings that wear out with cutting.
- Accessories: torches, leads, height controllers, control panels and cooling units.
- Spare Parts: repair parts for power units and CNC machines.
Related pages in this knowledge base
- Plasma Cutters
- Plasma Portable CNC Cutters
- Plasma Standard Gantry Cutters
- Plasma High-Definition Cutters
- Choosing The Right CNC Plasma Cutter - Part 1 (Let's Talk About It)
- Choosing The Right Plasma Cutter - Part 2 (A Revolutionary Journey!)
- Safety With CNC Plasma Cutters - Tips To Help Save Your Life And Health
- MetalWise Range makes IGBT CNC Plasma Cutters More Affordable For Garage Based Start-ups.
- New Video Showing MetalWise Lite CNC Plasma Table with 85A Plasma in Action
- AM.CO.ZA Introduces Generic Plasma Consumables for Major Brands in South African Market
- Making IGBT CNC Plasma Cutter More Affordable for Garage Based Business Start-up
- Air Pumps & Compressors