Plasma Cutters

Lincoln Electric Tomahawk 30 AIR K5457-1

A portable 230 V plasma cutter with a built-in air compressor and a 10 ft LC30 hand torch. It also accepts external compressed air or nitrogen. The 30 A rating is at 60% duty, with 25 A continuous output. Its mild-steel capacities are 5/16 in recommended cutting, ⅜ in maximum cutting and ½ in severance, each at a separately published speed.

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Specifications

Equipment

Manufacturer
Lincoln Electric
Model
Tomahawk 30 AIR K5457-1

Selected package & cutting

Product number
K5457-1
Manufacturer code
13599
Torch
LC30 hand torch, 10 ft lead
Output range
15–30 A
Recommended mild-steel cutting
5/16 in at 22 in/min
Maximum mild-steel cutting
⅜ in at 14 in/min
Mild-steel severance
½ in at 5 in/min
Processes
Plasma cutting / grid cutting

Electrical

Input voltage / phase / frequency
230 V AC / single phase / 60 Hz
Input tolerance
±10%
Maximum rated output
30 A at 92 V DC, 60% duty
Continuous rated output
25 A at 90 V DC, 100% duty
Maximum input current
16 A
Effective input current
13 A
Input plug
NEMA 6-50P
Published time-delay fuse / circuit breaker
20 A
Open-circuit voltage
460 V DC
Pilot current
12 A

Air & handling

Air supply options
Built-in compressor / external compressed air or nitrogen
External gas inlet pressure
80–110 psi
External gas flow range
125–200 scfh
H × W × D
15.2 × 8.5 × 18.9 in
Factory brochure net weight
40 lb
Operator-manual weight including torch cable
47.8 lb
Controls
Current / purge / internal-external compressor switch
Operating temperature
14–104°F / −10–40°C

Equipment Details

Capabilities & Features

  • Built-in air compressor
  • External-air capability
  • Touch-start arc ignition
  • Rapid arc restrike for expanded metal
  • Parts-in-Place monitoring
  • Front air purge control

Available Options

  • LC30 compatible consumables
  • Circle-cutting guide
  • Inline filtration for external compressed-air supply
  • Protective cover
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