LOTOS LTP8500 85AMP Plasma Cutter – Professional-Grade Cutting Power for Heavy-Duty Metal Work

The LOTOS LTP8500 85AMP Non-Touch Pilot Arc Plasma Cutter is a professional-grade cutting tool designed to handle demanding metalwork applications with precision and efficiency. Whether you’re working in a fabrication shop, repairing farm equipment, cutting trailer frames, or creating intricate metal art, this machine delivers the performance and reliability you need.

With an impressive 85A cutting output, the LTP8500 achieves a 1” (25 mm) clean cut and up to 1.5” (38 mm) severance cut, making it a powerful choice for cutting stainless steel, mild steel, alloy steel, aluminum, and copper. Its broad cutting capability ensures versatility for both industrial and creative projects.

One of its standout features is the Non-HF Blowback Start with Pilot Arc technology, which ensures smooth, interference-free starts. This advanced design allows the torch to cut effectively through painted, rusted, or expanded metal surfaces, producing cleaner pierces and smoother kerfs. The pilot arc function further enhances productivity by enabling the cutter to glide across mesh or grates without struggling to establish an arc.

The LTP8500 is also drag-cut ready, meaning operators can move the torch directly along the workpiece surface to trace templates or cut freehand lines with ease. When paired with drag-cut consumables (sold separately), it produces consistent, high-quality edges, ideal for both professional shops and DIY metal projects.

For enhanced usability, the plasma cutter features large LED display controls. These allow you to set pilot arc time (6–15 seconds) for cutting through mesh and grates, and post-flow time (2–10 seconds), which helps cool the torch and extend consumable life. Additionally, its input pressure reminder ensures steady performance and consistent cutting results.

Setup is quick and convenient thanks to the pre-installed NPT 1/4" Type-D plug and built-in air filter-regulator. The unit operates on single-phase 215–245V input power (recommended 50A breaker) and requires clean, dry air at ≥80 PSI with 4.5 SCFM airflow. This makes it suitable for shop use or field repairs where reliability and power are essential.

The LTP8500 provides a wide output range of 15–85A DC, giving operators flexibility to adapt the cutting speed and power to match different metals and thicknesses. From precision cuts on thin sheet metal to severance cuts on thick steel plates, this plasma cutter is built to deliver consistent results with durability you can trust.

In summary, the LOTOS LTP8500 85AMP Plasma Cutter combines high cutting power, pilot arc efficiency, drag-cut capability, and user-friendly controls to create a versatile tool for heavy-duty and precision applications alike. Whether in a professional fabrication shop or on the job site, it offers the performance and reliability needed for modern metalworking.