Hobart AirForce 250ci Specification Sheet

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AirForce®250ci

115V Portable Air Plasma Cutter

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inverter design

Built-in air compressor

HP-25 torch

Powered by 120 V, 20 A circuit

Fan-On-Demand

™

Pilot arc start

Diagnostic lights

Thermal overload protection

Cable management strap

Postflow cooling circuit

Hobart’s 5/3/1 Industrial Warranty

233240

March 2012

Features Benefits

N

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.

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.

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 HVAC Duct Work
Auto Body Repair Home Hobby
Plumbing

#500534

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

Specifications

(SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.)

Rated Output

12 A with 110 VDC,
35% Duty Cycle

Max. Open­Circuit Voltage

375 VDC

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

20 2.27 2.0

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)

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Mild Steel Cutting Capability

(THICKNESS TO SCALE.)

Maximum cutting capacity is 3 inches per minute at ideal conditions.

For stainless, aluminum and other metals with high thermal conductivity, cutting
capabilities will be derated as much as 30%.

Max Cut: 1/4 in. (6.4 mm)

Rated

Rated

1/8 in. (3.2 mm) at 10 IPM

To determine the maximum rated cutting thick ness of mild steel, follow
the line from the 10 IPM (inches per minute) point on the cutting chart.
The point at which this line intersects the cutting curve determines the
maximum recommended production cutting thickness of the unit.

Note: The rating is based on 10 IPM because this is the minimum speed at which
the operator achieves a smooth, steady cut when using a hand-held torch.

HP-25 Replacement Torch #232647

16.5 ft. (5 m)

Accessories

Torch Consumables

(ORDER FROM HOBART SERVICE PARTS.)

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

Cutting Speed Meters/Minute

Mild Steel Thickness Inches (mm)

Cutting Speed Inches/Minute

Cutting Speed vs. Material Thickness

0

18 ga.

(1.2)

12 ga.

(2.7)

7 ga.
(4.6)

1/8

(3.2)

1/4

(6.4)

3/16
(4.8)

Retaining Cup

770723 (Qty. 5 each)

770496 (Qty. 2 each)

ElectrodeTip

Swirl Ring

770497

O-Ring