Victor Thermal Dynamics PAK 200i CNC Plasma
Key Specifications
input voltage
duty cycle
output current
max cut thickness
cut speed
gouging removal rate
How much does the Victor Thermal Dynamics PAK 200i CNC Plasma cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc plasma cutting in this class — not a quote from Thermal Dynamics. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Victor Thermal Dynamics PAK 200i is a 200 A plasma cutting and gouging system with an output range of 35 A to 200 A, a 100% duty cycle at 200 A and a maximum cut thickness of 70 mm (2 3/4 in.). It is a floor unit: 222 kg (490 lbs) in a cabinet of 1219 x 698 x 1031 mm (48 x 27.5 x 40.6 in.).
Duty cycle is the figure that defines it. With 100% at the full 200 A, the rated output and the continuous output are the same number, so thick plate and long gouging runs do not have to be scheduled around cooling pauses. Thermal Dynamics lists a cut speed of 254 mm/min (10 ipm) on 50 mm (2 in.) Carbon Steel and a gouging removal rate of 11.3 kg (25 lbs) of Carbon Steel per hour. No speed is given at the 70 mm (2 3/4 in.) maximum, so read that figure as a capacity limit and the 50 mm (2 in.) row as the production reference.
Gas choice is wider than on an air-only machine. The plasma gas can be Air or ArH2, and the secondary gas Air or N2. Which pairing applies to which material is not in the table and belongs in the cut charts.
Input voltage follows the sales region: 380-415 VAC for APC/UAE, 480 VAC for NAM and 400 VAC for EU, each three-phase at 50/60 Hz. An imported or second-hand unit should be checked against the local supply, because the table shows one voltage per region.
The Cutmaster 60i, which weighs 16.8 kg, sits at the other end of the range. The PAK 200i is the choice when the system stays in one place and runs all shift.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage | 380-415 VAC, 3 Φ, 50/60 Hz (APC/UAE); 480 VAC, 3Φ, 50/60 Hz (NAM); 400 VAC, 3 Φ, 50/60 Hz (EU) |
| Duty Cycle | 200 A @ 100 % |
| Output Current | 35 A - 200 A |
| Max Cut Thickness | 70 mm (2 3/4 in.) |
| Cut Speed | 254 mm/min (10 ipm) on 50 mm (2 in.) Carbon Steel |
| Gouging Removal Rate | 11.3 kg (25 lbs) of Carbon Steel per hour |
| Plasma Gas | Air, ArH2 |
| Secondary Gas | Air, N2 |
| Floor Space Required | 1219 x 698 x 1031 mm (48 x 27.5 x 40.6 in.) |
| Machine Weight | 222 kg (490 lbs) |
Specifications sourced from esab.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 100% duty cycle at the full 200 A output
- Maximum cut thickness of 70 mm (2 3/4 in.)
- Listed cut speed of 254 mm/min (10 ipm) on 50 mm (2 in.) Carbon Steel
- Gouging removal rate of 11.3 kg (25 lbs) of Carbon Steel per hour
- Plasma gas can be Air or ArH2, with Air or N2 as the secondary gas
Limitations
- Weighs 222 kg (490 lbs) and measures 1219 x 698 x 1031 mm (48 x 27.5 x 40.6 in.), so moving it takes lifting gear
- Output starts at 35 A; lower-current work is outside the listed range
- Three-phase only, at a voltage fixed by region: 380-415 VAC, 480 VAC or 400 VAC
- No pierce capacity is listed, so the thickest plate that can be started away from an edge has to be confirmed
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Thermal Dynamics lists a maximum cut thickness of 70 mm (2 3/4 in.). The only cut speed in the table is 254 mm/min (10 ipm) on 50 mm (2 in.) Carbon Steel, so that row is the better guide to production work.
02
100% at 200 A. The output range is 35 A to 200 A, so the duty cycle rating applies at the top of the range and the system can hold its maximum current without scheduled rest periods.
03
The plasma gas row lists Air and ArH2, and the secondary gas row lists Air and N2. The table does not say which combination goes with which material, so take that from the cut charts for the torch in use.
04
It depends on the region the unit was built for: 380-415 VAC for APC/UAE, 480 VAC for NAM and 400 VAC for EU. All three are three-phase at 50/60 Hz. No single-phase input is listed.
05
The footprint is 1219 x 698 x 1031 mm (48 x 27.5 x 40.6 in.) and the weight is 222 kg (490 lbs). Plan a fixed position near the cutting table and lifting equipment for installation.
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