PLASMA CUTTER OFFERS FLEXIBILITY FOR MANUAL OR AUTOMATED CUTTING APPLICATIONS
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. (Appleton, WI) is offering the Spectrum 875 Auto-Line plasma cutter. Weighing 56 lbs and able to cut metal up to 1-1/4-in thick (7/8-in at a rated quality of 10 inches per minute), the Spectrum 875 Auto-Line is ideal for fabricators, contractors and businesses that require job site versatility, portability and exceptional cutting performance.
 The Spectrum 875 Auto-Line seamlessly recognizes and adjusts to any input voltage from 208 to 575 volts, single- or three-phase power and 50 or 60 Hz without the need for physical linking mechanisms. The Auto-Line technology enables the unit to operate on generator power without being affected by power fluctuations during the use of other power tools.
A uto-Line allows companies to simply plug the unit in and begin cutting in virtually any shop or field environment and location. When connected to the generator power from Miller’s Bobcat or Trailblazer gas engine drives, the Spectrum 875 Auto-Line provides a 45-amp output to cut steel ½-in thick. When connected to Miller’s Big Blue model diesel engine drives with 12,000 watts or more of generator power options, the Spectrum 875 Auto-Line provides a full 60 amps of rated output to cut 7/8-in steel at 10 IPM.
 Replacing Miller’s Spectrum 2050 plasma cutter, the Spectrum 875 Auto-Line offers increased cutting power and several upgraded features, yet with a lower price tag and in a package that weighs 30 lbs less than the 2050. Among these upgrades, the Spectrum 875 Auto-Line provides automatic air regulation, eliminating the need to manually adjust the air pressure to match the cutting application, an additional 5 amps of output power and Miller’s patented Ultra-Quick Connect torch and work cable for the fastest torch and cable connection and removal in the industry.
 The Spectrum 875 Auto-Line’s Auto-Refire technology automatically keeps the pilot arc lit while cutting expanded metal or multiple pieces of metal, eliminating the need for manual re-triggering and reducing operator hand fatigue.
For fabricators who want to take plasma cutting precision to the next level, the Spectrum 875 Auto-Line is also available with an optional machine torch package for mechanized cutting applications. The machine torch package includes a barrel-style torch for attachment to an automated cutting system, and a cable kit allowing easy access to remote on/off, ok to move and voltage sensing. In mechanized applications that require very precise output consistency, the Auto-Line technology provides a smooth, reliable cut in the event of brownouts or other primary power fluctuations.
The Spectrum 875 Auto-Line will not replace the standard Spectrum 875, which operates solely using the most common input power in fabrication environments: 230-volt single-phase.
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