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Built for Lasting Performance
Cooler Tips and Electrodes = Fewer Replacements
Standard plasma cutters stay hot for quite awhile, even after they're done cutting. But the Post-Flow Cooling feature on the AirForce 12Ci™ quickly cools the torch after your cut, helping to extend the life of the tips and electrodes that you just finished using.

Pilot Arc Starts Minimize Tip Burnout
The internal pilot arc creates a small arc inside the nozzle, then starts a "real" arc when the mini plasma touches the work. The pilot arc doesn't require you to touch the work, saving on your tips, and also allows you to more easily start the cutter on rusty, painted or greasy surfaces.

Quick Troubleshooting Indicators
Diagnostic LED lights are built right in to aid in status checks and troubleshooting of power, temperature and torch readiness. The lights make it easy to quickly assess the situation at a glance.

Protection from Overloads
Thermal Overload Protection allows the plasma cutter to withstand tough work environments and shuts the unit down to help prevent machine damage if the duty cycle is exceeded or the airflow is blocked. Rated for 35% duty cycle at 104°F. Duty cycle will increase as environmental temperatures decrease.

Built for Lasting Performance
Cut with Quality and Confidence That's Made in the U.S.A.
Cut with Quality and Confidence That's Made in the U.S.A.
The Hobart Advantage
The Hobart AirForce 12Ci™ Plasma Cutter is made in the U.S.A. and backed by Hobart's industry-leading 5–3–1 industrial warranty. You get a 5-year warranty on transformers, stabilizers, reactors, rectifiers, rotors, stators and brushes; 3 years on drive systems, PC boards, solenoid valves, switches and controls; 1 year on plasma torches, MIG guns, relays, contactor, triggers, regulator, accessories, spoolguns, battery, field options and running gear. (90 day limited warranty for industrial use). Normal wear items such as drive rolls, contact tips, nozzles, gas diffusers, plasma torch tips, electrodes and weld cables are not covered under this warranty.

Guaranteed Satisfaction
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Features + Benefits
Features for Hobart AirForce 12ci Plasma Cutter with Built-In Air Compressor — Inverter, 115V, 12 Amp Output, Model #500564
Lightweight, powerful inverter design
New XT12R torch is more efficient and comfortable with an ergonomic handle and cables that are extra flexible
Built-in piston-driven air compressor
Cuts mild steel up to 1/8in. @ 10in. per minute; 1/4in. mild steel @ 3in. per minute
Also cuts stainless steel, aluminum, brass and copper
Thermal overload protections
Post-Flow Cooling cools torch after cut to extend life of the XT consumable tips and electrodes
Fan-on-demand system runs only when needed
Diagnostic LED lights indicate system status
5/3/1 Industrial Warranty
5 year warranty on transformers, stabilizers, reactors, rectifiers, rotors, stators and brushes
3 year warranty on drive systems, PC boards, solenoid valves, switches and controls
1 year warranty on MIG guns, plasma torches, relays, contactor, triggers, regulator, accessories, spool guns, battery, field options and running gear. (90 days for industrial use.)
Normal wear items such as drive rolls, contact tips, nozzle, gas diffuser, plasma torch tips and electrodes and weld cables are not covered under warranty
Key Specs
Item# 48736
Brand Hobart
Manufacturer's Warranty 1 year Limited Warranty
Ship Weight 33.0 lbs
Volts 115
Compressor Included Yes
Pilot Arc No
Amps 12
Cutting Thickness (in.) 1/8 (mild steel)
Sever Thickness (in.) 1/4
Duty Cycle 35% at 12A
Plasma Gas Flow/Pressure Preset w/built-in compressor
Clamp Cable Length (ft.) 12
Power Cord (ft.) 6
Cart No
Dimensions L x W x H (in.) 8 x 13 x 10