Reviews and Comparison
The PVL Cutting torches are delivered in a Special case including our unique in water igniting device. It’s also a part of our fast, economic and easy to use system.
Below you can have a look at the comparison a company made between our torch and a thermic variant.
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PVL Cutting Torch
- PVL Torch
- Hoses 100 metre
- Gas regulator
- Oxygen O2 per m³
- Gas mixture per 79ltr
- Underwater igniter
Torch, hoses, regulator & spares
L x B x H = 58 x 78 x 40
Total Weight = 65kg
MAP Gas bottle
L x B x H = 30 x 30 x 127
Bottle weight = 32kg
Gas weight = 34kg
Consumption Proportions
1 Bottle of Gas to 10 bottles of Oxygen
OXY/Thermic cutting torch
- Oxy/Thermic torch
- Hoses & 50mm cable 100 metre
- Earth cable 100 metre
- Welding generator
- Oxygen O2 per m³
- Electrodes per box
- Gas regulator
- Cut off switch (Knife switch)
Transportation Weight and Dimensions
Torch, cables, switch, regulator & spares
L x B x H = 120 x 100 x 75
Total Weight = 300kg
Thermic electrodes per box
L x B x H = 50 x 10 x 10
Total Weight = 12kg
DC generator (Powcon)
L x B x H = 84 x 51 x 50
Total Weight =100kg
Consumption Proportions
10 Packs of Electrodes to 10 bottles of Oxygen
Divers involved in the PVL Cutting tests
Personnel and Locations: In the Roermond harbour.
Diver 1
- Easy to ignite
- Quick cut
- Easy operation
- Easy adjustment
- Little material required (no generator, earth cable etc.)
- Robust cutting torch with no/minimal maintenance
Diver 2
- Simple to start
- Simple for me to burn
- Ideal when used for what it is designed
Cutting Torch Test
Diver
Location
Material
Initial Oxygen Pressure
Final Oxygen Pressure
Cylinder Capacity
Total O2 Consumption
ltr Initial Gas Pressure
Final Gas Pressure
Consumed electrodes
Time Began
Time Finished
Total Time
Cutting distance
PVL Cutting Torch
Diver 1
Weert
Steel strip 160x1200x25mm
180 bar 120 bar
160 bar 100 bar
40 ltr 47 ltr 50 ltr
1740 ltr
–
–
Not applic
11:56
12:02
6 min
154 cm
Oxy/Thermic Cutting Torch
Diver 1
Weert
Steel strip 160 x 1200 x 25mm
195 bar
50 bar
50 ltr
7250 ltr
Not applic
Not applic
4
12:27
12:33
6 min
48 cm
Conclusion for the PVL Cutting Torch
ADVANTAGES
- Lightweight & compact for transport
- Low consumable costs
- Easy to ignite
- Simple operation
- Quick cutting in the right conditions
- Good vision of the cut through the material
- No risk from temporary blindness (arceye)
- No power supply required (electricity)
- Equipment does not need to be rust-proof
- Clean, straight cut
- Minimal maintenance & spares
- No excuses relating to torch problems
- Easy to use for unskilled personnel
- Less chance of leaving uncut material (bridges)
- Ability to cut thick material
DISADVANTAGES
- Experience and practice is needed to cut some types of bracings
- Nearly everything is possible to cut
- Louder than the Oxy/Thermic torch
- Gas should not be too cold
- Gas bottles should be kept in a warm environment