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9-9388 - Thermal Dynamics XT Torch Ohmic Sensing Clip

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OVERVIEW

Maintain Your CNC Plasma Accuracy

Keep your automated plasma table running at its best with the Thermal Dynamics 9-9388 Ohmic Clip. Designed for the XT series torches, this small but vital accessory plays a huge role in the quality of your cuts. It serves as the sensor probe for your torch height controller (THC), allowing the machine to 'feel' the metal plate before it begins cutting. This ensures that every pierce happens at the correct height, protecting your consumables from damage and ensuring clean, straight cuts.

Over time, ohmic clips can become bent, covered in slag, or worn out from repeated contact and heat exposure. A damaged clip can lead to 'head dive' errors, where the torch crashes into the plate, or 'floating' cuts where the arc is too long. Replacing your clip with this genuine Thermal Dynamics 9-9388 part restores the sensitivity and reliability of your system. It is designed to snap perfectly onto the shield cap of XT torches, making maintenance quick and frustration-free.

Don't let a small part cause big headaches on your production line. The 9-9388 is built to withstand the harsh environment of plasma cutting while delivering the conductivity needed for sensitive electronic controls. Ideal for fabricators using Cutmaster A-Series units or other systems equipped with XT automated torches, this clip is an essential spare to keep in your inventory.

Additional Information
Brand:Thermal Dynamics
Packaging Description:pack-of-1
Product Type:Ohmic Clip
Torch Compatibility:XT Series Torches, XT-301
Application:Automated Plasma Cutting, Ohmic Height Sensing

INCLUDED

  • (1) 9-9388 Ohmic Clip

APPLICATIONS

  • Automated Plasma Cutting
  • CNC Table Fabrication
  • Ohmic Height Sensing Systems
  • Industrial Metal Fabrication
  • HVAC Duct Cutting

FAQ

The 9-9388 Ohmic Clip provides an electrical contact point on the front of the torch shield, allowing the plasma system's height controller to electrically sense the workpiece surface for accurate initial height positioning.

This clip is designed for Thermal Dynamics XT series automated torches, such as the XT-301, commonly found on Cutmaster automation systems.

You should replace the clip if it is physically bent, broken, heavily corroded, or if your height controller is failing to detect the plate surface consistently.

Generally, ohmic clips are used on mechanized (machine) torches for CNC applications. Hand cutting typically relies on drag shields or standoff guides rather than electronic height sensing.

Yes, the 9-9388 is a genuine OEM part manufactured by Thermal Dynamics (ESAB), ensuring perfect fit and conductivity.

No, this part number is for the Ohmic Clip only. The shield cup and other consumables are sold separately.

Ohmic sensing allows for a very light touch detection of the plate, which is superior for thin materials that might bend under the pressure of a mechanical stall-force detection system.

It typically clips onto the external surface of the shield cup or retaining cap assembly, depending on the specific torch configuration, and connects to the ohmic sense wire.