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The 520002 Shield Cap is the outermost sleeve that locks alignment and protects the nozzle/electrode from spatter/heat at high-amperage mild-steel work (~460A-class). Its bore/profile follows the high-current shield envelope so gas flow stays correct, pierce repeats, and edge doesn’t drift when you’re pushing thick plate.
520002
HALANSM
HLN-520002
Shield Cap 520002 for Hypertherm XPR Plasma Torch Consumables (~460A High-Amp Mild Steel)
When you’re at ~460A, the “shield” isn’t just a cover—it decides whether the gas column stays straight. 520002 is machined to the high-current shield envelope so the exit geometry, wall thickness, and seat alignment all support a steady arc on thick mild steel instead of fighting you with erratic edges.
Key Features
High-Amp Geometry: Bore/profile matched to the 460A-class shield envelope so standoff and gas path stay consistent across long, heavy cuts.
Precision O-Ring Lands: Smooth seat surfaces help prevent cooling-water weep/gas bypass at high pressure—two silent killers of cut stability.
High-Purity Copper: Better thermal mass/conductivity than soft copies; resists heat creep and keeps the stack truer for more cuts per set.
Drop-In Fit: Built to the OEM envelope so it seats correctly with Retaining Cap 420200/420365 and the rest of the high-amp stack.
Typical High-Amp (~460A-class) Mild Steel Reference Stack
Pos | Component | Common Ref # |
|---|---|---|
Retaining Cap | 420200 / 420365 | 420200 / 420365 |
Shield Cap | 520002 | 520002 |
Nozzle | 300A-class Nozzle | 420279 |
Swirl Ring | high-amp swirl ring | 420819 / 420406 |
Electrode | long-life electrode | 420276 |
Water Tube | 420368 | 420368 |
Real Shot: The image above displays the actual HALANSM 420513 shield cap, showcasing its high-polish copper finish and precision-machined base for reliable, heavy-duty operation.
Need help identifying other Hypertherm XPR consumables? Feel free to contact our support team for assistance.
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