Kjellberg HiFocus 161i neo

Q: How much does the Kjellberg HiFocus 161i neo cost?

The price estimate for the Kjellberg HiFocus 161i neo is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/kjellberg-hi-focus-161i-neo#price; the request is passed to Kjellberg or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-06 · kjellberg.de Updated 2026-10-06

Kjellberg HiFocus 161i neo plasma cutting power source

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Key Specifications

cutting current

10 - 160 A (at 100 % duty cycle)

marking current

5 - 25 A

cutting range

0.5 - 50 mm (0.02 - 2.0 in)

cutting range recommended

0.5 - 38 mm (0.02 - 1.5 in)

piercing

up to 30 mm (1.2 in)

duty cycle

100 % (ambient temperature 40 °C)

How much does the Kjellberg HiFocus 161i neo cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Kjellberg HiFocus 161i neo that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The Kjellberg HiFocus 161i neo is the smallest power source of the HiFocus neo range: an inverter unit for mechanised plasma cutting with a cutting current of 10 - 160 A and a cutting range of 0.5 - 50 mm (0.02 - 2.0 in). Kjellberg positions it for cutting and marking thin and medium-sized sheets on CNC-controlled guiding systems, robots and pipe cutting systems.

Three thickness figures describe it, and they are not interchangeable. The cutting range ends at 50 mm. The recommended range is 0.5 - 38 mm (0.02 - 1.5 in), which is where daily production belongs. Piercing is listed up to 30 mm (1.2 in), so anything thicker has to be started from the plate edge or from a pre-drilled hole.

It is the easy one of the family to install. The cabinet weighs 206 kg (454 lb), while the HiFocus 280i neo, the next unit up, weighs 422 kg. Mains voltage is 3x 400 V, 50 Hz with a 50 A slow fuse and a connected load of max. 28 kVA; other voltages and frequencies are available on request. The duty cycle is 100 % at an ambient temperature of 40 °C, so the top of the current range is a continuous rating.

Plasma gases are O2, N2, Air, Ar and H2, and the swirl gases are O2, N2, Air and F5. Contour Cut for fine inner and outer contours and small holes in mild steel is standard. For stainless steel and aluminium the maker lists HiFinox from 1 to 6 mm and Ar/H2 Mix starting from 6 mm. The torch row reads "PerCut 201 / 211", and the marking current of 5 - 25 A is narrower than on the larger units of the range.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Cutting Current	10 - 160 A (at 100 % duty cycle)
Marking Current	5 - 25 A
Cutting Range	0.5 - 50 mm (0.02 - 2.0 in)
Cutting Range Recommended	0.5 - 38 mm (0.02 - 1.5 in)
Piercing	up to 30 mm (1.2 in)
Duty Cycle	100 % (ambient temperature 40 °C)
Plasma Torch	PerCut 201 / 211
Plasma Gases	O2, N2, Air, Ar, H2
Swirl Gases	O2, N2, Air, F5
Mains Voltage	3x 400 V, 50 Hz
Fuse Slow	50 A
Connected Load	max. 28 kVA
Machine Dimensions	985 x 570 x 1140 mm (38.8 x 22.4 x 44.9 in)
Machine Weight	206 kg (454 lb)

Specifications sourced from kjellberg.de — verified 2026-10-06

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Cutting current of 10 - 160 A at a 100 % duty cycle, rated at an ambient temperature of 40 °C
Recommended cutting range of 0.5 - 38 mm (0.02 - 1.5 in) covers sheet and medium plate from one power source
Lightest cabinet of the HiFocus neo range at 206 kg (454 lb), with a 50 A slow fuse and max. 28 kVA connected load
Contour Cut for fine contours and small holes in mild steel is standard
Marking current of 5 - 25 A, so parts can be marked with the cutting torch

Limitations

Piercing is listed only up to 30 mm; the upper part of the 50 mm cutting range needs an edge start
The recommended range ends at 38 mm, well short of the 50 mm maximum
The series brochure lists bevel and underwater plasma cutting from the HiFocus 280i neo, not for this model
The listed mains voltage is 3x 400 V, 50 Hz only; other voltages and frequencies are on request

Best For

Thin and medium sheet inside the 0.5 - 38 mm recommended range Fine contours and small holes in mild steel with Contour Cut Robot and pipe cutting systems that need a light power source Cutting and marking in one setup with the 5 - 25 A marking current

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How thick can the HiFocus 161i neo cut?

The cutting range is 0.5 - 50 mm (0.02 - 2.0 in). The recommended range is 0.5 - 38 mm and piercing is listed up to 30 mm. Plate thicker than the piercing figure can still be cut up to the 50 mm limit, but the cut has to begin at an edge.

02 What power supply does the HiFocus 161i neo need?

The table lists a mains voltage of 3x 400 V, 50 Hz, a 50 A slow fuse and a connected load of max. 28 kVA. Kjellberg notes that other voltages and frequencies are available upon request, so a shop on a different supply should specify that when ordering.

03 Which gases does the HiFocus 161i neo use?

Plasma gases are O2, N2, Air, Ar and H2. Swirl gases are O2, N2, Air and F5, where F5 is forming gas (95 % N2, 5 % H2). Kjellberg lists the Ar/H2 Mix technology for stainless steel and aluminium starting from 6 mm and HiFinox for the same materials from 1 to 6 mm.

04 Can the HiFocus 161i neo be used on a robot?

Yes. Kjellberg states that it can be combined with 2D as well as 3D CNC-controlled guiding systems, naming gas cutting systems, robots and pipe cutting systems. At 206 kg it is also the lightest power source of the HiFocus neo range.