Hypertherm Duramax torch mounting sleeve 228735

This is a genuine Hypertherm 228735 plasma cutting torch mounting sleeve for Duramax mechanised cutting torches. This torch would have been fitted to the Hypertherm Powermax 65, 85 and 105 machines when used with a CNC plasma cutting table. 

Fits the following torches M65/M65m/M85/M85m/M105/M105m/MRT

The mounting sleeve can become brittle over time when continually exposed to the plasma cutting arc, or damaged when a collision occurs.

Changing the mounting sleeve is not too difficult just follow the procedure below.

We would advise to replace the mounting sleeve while stripping the torch down for any reason, such as replacing the main body 228716 or micro switch 228720. 

Remove the torch body

1. Turn OFF the power and disconnect the torch lead from the power supply.

2. Remove the consumables from the torch.

3. If applicable, unscrew the strain relief body from the strain relief nut and slide the strain relief body back along the torch lead. (Part 8) 

4. If applicable, unscrew the strain relief nut from the positioning sleeve and slide the nut back along the torch lead.

5. Unscrew the positioning sleeve (Part 4) and coupler (part 3) from the mounting sleeve (Part 2).

6. Remove the three screws from the consumables end of the mounting sleeve using a #1 Phillips screwdriver and slide the mounting sleeve off the front of the torch body.

Discard the old mounting sleeve

Install the new mounting sleeve

1. Slide the mounting sleeve over the front of the torch body, aligning the slot in the mounting sleeve with the cap sensor plunger.

2. Tighten the three mounting sleeve screws  using a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

3. Thread the coupler (Mini-machine torch) or coupler and positioning sleeve (Full-length machine torch) into the mounting sleeve until hand tight.

4. If applicable, thread the strain relief nut into the coupler (Mini-machine torch) or positioning sleeve (Full-length machine torch) until hand tight.

5. If applicable, thread the strain relief body onto the strain relief nut until hand tight.

6. Replace the consumables and reconnect the torch lead to the power supply.