Explosion Hazards

• The plasma cutter uses a combination of gases to produce the cutting arc or torch. The gases used are flammable material, so any spark can cause an explosion in the hoses carrying the gases to the plasma cutter tip or to the tanks holding the gas. The plasma cutter's temperature generally exceeds 18,000 degrees, which can cause the hydrogen used within the system to exploded if the gas leaks out from one of the many connections.