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Magnum  versus oxyacetylene: With oxyacetylene the material must be preheated to melting temperature prior to using an oxygen blast to facilitate the removal of the molten metal. Gases must be mixed and the flame accurately adjusted with oxyacetylene. Moreover, the size of the cutting torch must match the size of the job. This is not the case with a cutting system made by Magnum. Our systems use oxygen as the sole gas. There is no preheating and no need to clean surfaces, unlike oxyacetylene. Also, oxyacetylene washes out after the first cutting layer making it impossible to cut through laminated material. A Magnum torch will continue to cut through multiple layers, regardless of rust, scale, paint or even a layer of concrete. One Magnum torch will accommodate small or large jobs alike. There is no need for a different size torch as required by oxyacetylene. Simply put, the oxygen flow of a Magnum torch can be feathered to cut sheet metal or the largest bucket hook you can find. Even 36" boulders can be cracked using a Magnum torch. Finally, there is no blowing tips because you turned the acetylene and oxygen off in the wrong sequence. At the factory, we use a Magnum torch for all of our cutting assignments. We keep an oxyacetylene unit around to do the one thing a Magnum torch cannot do - - harden tool steel. No preheating delays with Magnum: Preheating not only represents a time delay, it also changes the metallurgy of the material being cut. This area, also known as the "heat affected zone", becomes soft. You can weld it, but the penetration is specious since the material surrounding the weld can subsequently break over time. Although welders compensate for this by reapplying oxyacetylene heat to the weld, this process represents further time delays and expense. Since a Magnum torch burns at twice the temperature of oxyacetylene, it starts cutting almost instantly. The speed of the cut translates into a smaller "heat affected zone." The result is a faster cut that minimizes the impact on the surrounding metal. Welders can not lay down a bead with confidence the integrity of the weld will sustain the joint over time. Another excellent feature is the ability to pinpoint the flame, even though the cutting tube is bent, for accurate cutting, gouging and piercing. This benefit often translates into fixing field equipment with minimal disassembly. Interestingly, a Magnum torch will cut materials underwater and can be used to bore and crack rocks from rock crushers. Obviously, these features are well beyond the capacity of oxyacetylene.  

Magnum versus plasma arc: Plasma machines are relatively new to the market and represent a step forward in terms of precision and cut finish on relatively thin materials. Although plasma machines can be purchased that can cut several inches, their cost is prohibitive. The design of the handle makes a plasma difficult to maneuver in many repair, maintenance and dismantling situations. The consumable is the gas in addition to the tips. The electronics can become problematic, particularly in wet atmospheres. If your job requirements are such that cutting small precise pieces are demanded, the plasma is worth looking into. We represent two models and will be happy to make a suggestion. Nevertheless, we have found the Magnum torch easy to maneuver in the most challenging field environments. There is no problem with wet or dusty atmospheres. It eats all variety of materials without hesitation and forget replacing tips. The consumable range in length and diameter and can pierce 4" of plate in 4 seconds or lop off a 12" bucket hook in 4 minutes flat. Although we offer arc cutting rods for scrap and dismantling assignments, our flame tubes cut without power source. Therefore, consider the advantages of being able to cut, gouge or pierce any material in a field situation with minimal equipment. Our new backpack cutting systems offer both power and  convenience for unrivaled portability. The finish of a Magnum cut is well within weld tolerances. It is not a cookie cutter, but it can do more than any other torch offered on the market.    

Magnum versus air carbon arc: Magnum underwent three government tests at various mines in America witnessed by several government and industrial monitors. The consensus is our torch represents the lowest sound levels of any product on the market and easily cut, gouged and pieced materials with speed and ease in all categories well beyond the capability of other contenders in the testing, including electrode cutting, gasoline cutting and rival exothermic cutting contenders. Speed, power and versatility are the pillars upon which a Magnum cutting system is built. We are the uncontested leaders in cutting innovation for expediting land and underwater initiatives. You will not find a more dependable, or more reliable cutting system anywhere in the world. We are proud of the fact Magnum cutting systems are Made in America. 

Magnum was invited to a series of government tests for the mining industry aimed at finding a suitable replacement for noisy air-carbon-arc cutting. Magnum bested all contenders in terms of speed, performance and ability to cut, gouge or pierce any material in any category, something the other contenders, by virtue of their limited technology, could not do. If you had one torch to rely on, consider a Magnum cutting system that not only cuts quietly, it also has no material barriers or unusual safety restrictions. MSHA.

A few features and benefits of a Magnum cutting system:

1. Change the diameter of consumables with a mere change of a collet. The process takes fifteen seconds.

2. Acme threaded head and head nut eliminates head seizures from dirt, grit and related field debris.

3. Offset torch valve eliminates oxygen bottlenecks. Result? Cut at lower oxygen pressure with a better burn.

4. Over 24 separate industrial processes in one cutting system, from cutting and gouging, to piercing and beveling.

5. Oxygen is the sole gas. Release the torch lever and the flame it instantly out. No oxygen flow, no flame.

6. The ten-thousand degree particle stream is 4 times more powerful than an oxyacetylene flame.

7.  Minimal setup and equipment translates into faster job completions, an important benefit in emergency situations.

8. Easily burn through rust, paint, scale, concrete linings and more without deference to its hardness.

9. Pierce equipment pins in minutes rather than hours, and save the surrounding housing as an added bonus.

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