IGBT Technology???

[Tex1967]

Everlast,

I noticed this statement on your homepage "Our Everlast Welders and Plasma Cutters now come standard with Siemens IGBT technology from Germany to ensure the highest quality product available.".

But the specs on the SuperCut40 and SuperCut50 state "Mosfet Technology with Fuji or Toshiba Mosfets".

Which statement is true?

Thanks,
Mark

[everlastsupport]

Well first off, all of our products are quality products. MOSFET or IGBT. The product design and brand of the parts inside are the key.

We have "two" units that are MOSFET in our large line of plasma cutters and welders and it is stated on the website as you point out.

The MOSFET unit price is lower and the duty cycle is as well. These are for people getting started in welding/cutting on a budget.

What are you looking to do? We can help find you a unit that will fit your needs.

[Tex1967]

I don't mean to argue but your statement about the duty cycle does not seem to be correct either.

From the "SuperCut 50" (IGBT) Spec. Page.
"Power Specs:
Power Factor 0.93
100% Duty cycle (cut time) at 40amp cut
60% Duty cycle at 50amp cut setting"

From the "PowerPlasma 50" (MOSFET) Spec. Page.
Power Specs:
Power Factor 0.93
100% Duty cycle (cut time) at 40amp cut
60% Duty cycle at 50amp cut setting

Thanks,
Mark

[performance]

Tex,
Both are true. The front page was slightly edited for length and the original statement may have gotten the axe about the "baby" unit.
The mofset units do contain some IGBT technology, albeit in another part of the unit.

It is the one "price" machine that we carry with Mofsets. For now we have decided to stick primarily with IGBT powered welders.

Our PowerPlasma units are IGBT...Our SuperCuts are Mofset. You got it reversed.

But other than that, you are correct. 60% duty cycle at 50 amps.

[Tex1967]

Thanks for clearing this up.

[performance]

It seems I can't spell MOSFET correctly either at 3 in the a.m.
lol

[Canada]

Here are two really good videos about the differences between Everlast MOSFET and IGBT plasma cutters. They may help in your decision.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=665Zu1hHbag

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prbf-...eature=related

[hooda]

I'm officially sold on EVERLAST (have been for some time), and officially sold on IGBT. The next question is why the disparity in cut quality between the 2 machines? I think that someone making a decision based JUST on the 2 you tube videos posted before me would be scared away from the MOSFET unit. My assumption is that the MOSFET machine cuts much better when the material is down in the 1/8" Yes? No?

[Titan winch]

The IGBT does cut better in all rated thicknesses compared to the Mosfett Units. In addition there are a number of differences in the build of the unit besides the obvious Inverter Technology .
As for cutting Quality in the thinner cuts , i find this difficult to tell them apart but you also need to keep in mind we are talking fairly thin material.
With 1/4 and 3/8" as a example ( these are the sizes i use for testing units ) The IGBT will be set at 24 -25 amps and the mosfett 35 amps for 1/4" on 3/8 it is 35 compared to 45 amps
I do this to get a close quality cut for both units but i do see the IGBT being a little cleaner.
I have mentioned this in another post. But the quality of the newer models will exceed the past products due to the better quality Plasma Torch being used.
If i can get some time over the next 2 days to do some pictures or videos this will be very apparent . I am a little pressed for time right now as i am scheduled back at the factory and will be leaving Thursday morning. I may not personally be able to do this but i can see what can be done in my absence.
I will try to also post up some pictures showing the new 25 amp 110v plasma while at the factory

[SeanMurphy265]

I have a dumb question... I have a lotos cut50 I bought off Ebay. I can't complain because it cost me $300.00, but there will come a time soon I hope when I get a better plasma cutter. It does not have the pilot arc is that a difference between Mosfett and IGBT?

[Titan winch]

I have a dumb question... I have a lotos cut50 I bought off Ebay. I can't complain because it cost me $300.00, but there will come a time soon I hope when I get a better plasma cutter. It does not have the pilot arc is that a difference between Mosfett and IGBT?

No it does not mean that Mosfett can not have pilot arc start. In Fact our Supercut 50 is primarily a mosfet Inverter although the Control for Pilot start is IGBT.

[joejoe]

I was wondering if I buy an everlast plasma cutter, will i be able to use it in both manual and mechanized cutting. And does anyone do this now thanks Joe

[Mikeymetal]

Hey joejoe, welcome, and take a look at a thread I started "need help picking out a plasma cutter" The fine folks at everlast support have answered that question.