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Thermal Dynamics® 300 Amp Shield Cap For Use With PCH-6B/PCM-6B
Airgas Part #:TDC21-1314
Manufacturer Part #:21-1314
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$27.79
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$27.79
/Piece
Item Details
- The ESAB Thermal Dynamics 21-1314 Shield Cap is a mechanized plasma cutting consumable designed for automated CNC plasma systems. It is engineered to withstand high-current thermodynamic forces during mild steel cutting at a constant current profile of 300 Amperes. It serves as a front-end component in automated plasma systems, acting as a physical barrier to protect internal consumables from thermal radiation, reflective convective heat, and molten metal blowback, while shaping the shield gas flow.
Features
- Aerodynamic Shield Gas Shaping: Interior geometry is profile-mapped to compress and guide the secondary shield gas (O2 or Air) to create a synchronized gas envelope around the primary plasma arc.
- Energy Density Focus: Tightens the gas shroud to prevent plasma arc expansion, maximizing energy density for narrow kerfs and minimal angular deviation on thick metal plates.
- Front-End Component Protection: Acts as a physical barrier protecting the internal nozzle and electrode from thermal radiation, reflective convective heat, and molten metal blowback during high-amp piercing.
- Dross Mitigation: Targeted airflow clears away molten iron oxide during the cut, minimizing bottom dross formation and delivering clean edges.
- Spatter Prevention: External coating prevents molten steel dross and spatter from bonding to the shield cap face during piercing cycles.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: ESAB / Thermal Dynamics
- Part Number / MPN: 21-1314
- Global Trade Item Number (GTIN): 00699488015462
- Full Product Nomenclature: CAP SHLD 300A MS HP 21 (Shield Cap, 300 Amp, Mild Steel, High Performance / High Precision)
- Standard Packaging Configuration: 5 pieces per package
- Country of Origin: United States of America (USA)
- Rated Cutting Current: 300 Amperes (Continuous Duty Cycle)
- Material Specialization: Mild Steel (Carbon Steel / Low-Alloy Steel)
- Process Compatibility: Automated/Mechanized High-Precision Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC)
- Torch Sub-Assembly Alignment: Outermost barrier of the XT Torch Series and high-precision Ultra-Cut series torch front-ends
- Compatible Torch Models: Thermal Dynamics XT Torch Series, XT-300, Ultra-Cut Systems, PCH-6B, and PCM-6B industrial automated systems
- Base Substrate Material: Tellurium Copper (CuTe) or copper alloy
- External Coating: Chrome, silver, or high-temperature plating
- Internal Arc Protection: Insulated core integration or precision spacing
- Outer Diameter (Estimated Range): 1.2 to 1.35 inches (30.5 mm to 34.3 mm)
- Overall Length / Depth (Estimated Range): 0.45 to 1.7 inches
- Weight: ~0.08 lbs (36.3 grams) per individual unit
- Associated Components: 0559211210 Shield Retainer Cap
- Certifications & Standards: ISO 9001:2015, AWS Z49.1, OSHA Compliance
Applications
- Automated industrial plasma cutting tables
- Heavy structural steel fabrication (processing structural I-beams, thick gusset plates, and connection channels)
- Shipbuilding and marine manufacturing (cutting heavy hull plates, bulkheads, and structural stiffeners)
- High-volume mild steel processing centers
- Manufacturing of heavy machinery and earthmoving equipment
- Pressure vessel and tank manufacturing (preparing precise bevel cuts and blank outlines for industrial boilers, storage silos, and petroleum tanks)
Product Attributes
Torch Amperage
» 300 ATorch Model
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