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0558009393 - ESAB PT-36 XR Air Curtain Cap Sleeve

Packaging: pack of 1
$708.33/EA

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OVERVIEW

Genuine ESAB Protection for High-Performance Plasma Cutting

The ESAB 0558009393 Cap Sleeve XR Air Curtain is a critical component designed for the heavy-duty PT-36 plasma cutting torch. Engineered specifically for the XR (Extended Reach) Air Curtain configuration, this sleeve plays a vital role in securing front-end consumables while facilitating the specialized airflow required for advanced cutting applications. Whether you are operating in an automated industrial environment or performing underwater cutting where an air curtain is essential to maintain a dry arc zone, this genuine ESAB part ensures your system operates at peak efficiency.

Precision manufacturing is at the heart of the PT-36 system, and the 0558009393 Cap Sleeve is no exception. It features high-tolerance threading and robust construction to withstand the intense heat and physical demands of mechanized plasma cutting. By maintaining the correct spacing and alignment between the nozzle, electrode, and shield, this cap sleeve helps prevent arc instability and premature consumable wear. In Air Curtain setups, its design is integral to directing the shielding gas and auxiliary air, creating the protective barrier needed for clean cuts in submerged or high-noise environments.

Using genuine ESAB parts like the 0558009393 guarantees compatibility and safety. Aftermarket alternatives often lack the specific thermal properties and dimensional accuracy required for the PT-36's high-amperage arcs, leading to potential leaks or torch damage. This replacement sleeve restores your torch to factory specifications, ensuring that your automated cutting lines experience minimal downtime. It is an essential spare for facilities utilizing the m3 Plasma system with underwater capabilities.

Key Benefits of the ESAB XR Cap Sleeve

  • Exact Fit: Designed exclusively for the PT-36 torch, ensuring zero gas leaks and perfect concentricity.
  • Air Curtain Optimized: specifically built to support the fluid dynamics of air curtain shielding for underwater or noise-dampened cutting.
  • Durability: Made from heat-resistant alloys to resist spatter adhesion and thermal deformation.
  • System Integrity: Protects the torch body threads and internal components from the harsh cutting environment.
Additional Information
Packaging Description:pack of 1
Brand:Esab
Item:Retaining Cap
Compatible Torch:PT-36, PT-36 XR
Part Type:Cap Sleeve
Application:Air Curtain, Underwater Cutting

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Cap Sleeve XR Air Curtain

APPLICATIONS

  • Automated Plasma Cutting
  • Underwater Plasma Cutting
  • Heavy Industrial Fabrication
  • Shipbuilding and Offshore Manufacturing
  • Structural Steel Processing

FAQ

This part is designed specifically for the ESAB PT-36 plasma torch, particularly those equipped with the XR Air Curtain configuration.

The Air Curtain creates a barrier of air around the plasma arc, which is often used in underwater cutting to create a dry zone for the arc or to reduce noise and fume emissions.

Yes, this is a genuine OEM part manufactured by ESAB, ensuring perfect fit and performance.

The cap sleeve should be replaced if the threads become stripped, the body is cracked, or if there is significant heat damage or spatter buildup that prevents proper assembly.

This specific part number is for the XR Air Curtain setup. While it fits the PT-36, standard dry cutting setups might use a different retaining cap or sleeve depending on the shield configuration.

Typically, the cap sleeve is sold as the metal component itself. O-rings and other seals are usually sold separately or in maintenance kits.

It is manufactured from high-grade, heat-resistant alloys designed to withstand the extreme temperatures of the plasma arc.

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