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0558004206 - ESAB PT-32 Heavy Duty Drag Heat Shield

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OVERVIEW

Optimize Your Plasma Cutting with the ESAB PT-32 Heat Shield

The ESAB 0558004206 Heat Shield is an essential consumable for operators using the renowned PT-32 series plasma torches. Designed to facilitate drag cutting, this heavy-duty shield allows you to rest the torch tip directly on the metal surface while cutting. This feature significantly improves cut quality by maintaining a consistent height and steadying the operator's hand, making it ideal for following templates or straight edges without the need for complex standoff guides.

Heavy-Duty Protection

Plasma cutting generates intense heat and molten spatter that can quickly degrade torch components. This heat shield acts as a robust barrier, protecting the nozzle and electrode from direct exposure to blowback and slag. By shielding these critical internal parts, the 0558004206 extends the service life of your consumables, reducing downtime and maintenance costs over time. Its durable construction is engineered to withstand the harsh thermal environment of industrial cutting applications.

Genuine ESAB Quality

As a genuine OEM part, this heat shield guarantees a perfect fit for PT-32, PT-32EH, and PT-32LHS torches. Using authentic ESAB parts ensures that your equipment operates at peak efficiency and maintains the safety standards intended by the manufacturer. Whether you are working in automotive repair, HVAC fabrication, or general metalworking, this drag shield provides the reliability and precision required for professional results.

Key Benefits for Operators

  • Enhanced Control: Drag cutting simplifies the cutting process, especially for less experienced operators.
  • Cost Savings: Protects expensive nozzles from short-circuiting against the plate.
  • Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of conductive metals and thicknesses within the torch's capacity.
Additional Information
Packaging Description:1 per each
Item:Heat Shield
Brand:Esab
Compatible Torch:PT-32, PT-32EH, PT-32LHS
Consumable Type:Drag Shield, Heat Shield
Process:Plasma Cutting
Cutting Type:Drag Cutting
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Compatible Torch:PT-32, PT-32EH, PT-32LHS
Consumable Type:Drag Shield, Heat Shield
Process:Plasma Cutting
Cutting Type:Drag Cutting
Brand:Esab
Item:Heat Shield
Packaging Description:1 per each

INCLUDED

  • 1 x ESAB Heavy Duty Drag Heat Shield (0558004206)

APPLICATIONS

  • Manual plasma cutting
  • Automotive body repair
  • HVAC ductwork fabrication
  • General maintenance and repair (MRO)
  • Light to medium duty metal fabrication
  • Template tracing and straight-edge cutting

FAQ

The ESAB 0558004206 heat shield is designed for use with PT-32, PT-32EH, and PT-32LHS plasma torches.

A drag shield allows the operator to rest the torch directly on the workpiece while cutting, maintaining the correct standoff distance and improving stability.

No, the heat shield fits over the nozzle and electrode to protect them and facilitate drag cutting. It is an outer component.

Yes, this is a genuine ESAB Original Equipment Manufacturer part.

You should replace the heat shield if it becomes cracked, excessively worn, or if the orifice is clogged with spatter that cannot be removed, as this affects gas flow and cut quality.

This specific part is designed for cutting. Gouging typically requires a different shield and nozzle setup designed to direct the arc and gas for material removal rather than severing.

Yes, because it is electrically isolated and designed for contact, you can drag it along a non-conductive or conductive template for precise shapes.

It is made of a durable, heat-resistant composite or ceramic material designed to withstand the high temperatures of the plasma arc.