{"product_id":"thermal-dynamics-9-8237-aftermarket-plasma-max-life-shield-cup-body-fits-sl60-sl100","title":"Thermal Dynamics 9-8237 Aftermarket Plasma Max Life Shield Cup Body, fits SL60 \/ SL100","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Roboto+Condensed:wght@700\u0026family=Roboto:wght@400;700;900\u0026display=swap');.spm-c{border:1px solid #d1d1d1;background:#fff;margin-bottom:25px;overflow:hidden}.spm-h{padding:15px 20px;background:#ffce02;border-bottom:1px solid #d1d1d1;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:16px;color:#000;letter-spacing:.05em;font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif}.spm-t{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px}.spm-t th{padding:12px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f4f4f4;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:1px solid #d1d1d1;color:#000}.spm-t td{padding:11px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.spmL{font-weight:700;color:#333;background:#fcfcfc;width:38%}.spm-sub{display:block;color:#777;font-size:12.5px;margin-top:2px}.spm-chip{display:inline-block;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:6px 12px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;background:#fcfcfc;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#000}.spm-h2{font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;color:#000;text-transform:uppercase;margin:40px 0 20px;letter-spacing:.05em;border-bottom:3px solid #ffce02;padding-bottom:15px}.spm-p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 18px}@media(max-width:700px){.spmL{width:auto}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003eThermal Dynamics 9-8237 is the max life shield cup body for the SL60 and SL100 1Torch plasma torches, used on Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster and Victor air plasma cutters (all currents). This is an aftermarket part made to the same number and fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003eThe Max Life shield cup body screws onto the torch head and holds the start cartridge, tip and electrode in place. Its brass front takes the shield caps and deflectors, and it lasts longer than the standard cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003eCheck the number on your old part or in the torch manual before ordering: it should read 9-8237.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"spm-h2\"\u003eTechnical Properties \u0026amp; Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spm-t\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-8237\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003ePart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlasma max life shield cup body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eCurrent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eall currents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSL60 and SL100 1Torch hand and machine torches (Thermal Dynamics)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat resistant ceramic composite with brass front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 75.0 g each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAftermarket replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eStat. HS-Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e851590\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eTrademarks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermal Dynamics, 1Torch, Cutmaster, SL60 and SL100 are trademarks of their owners. Names and part numbers are for reference only; this is an aftermarket part, not made or approved by them.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-h\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:700;color:#333\"\u003eThermal Dynamics SL60 \/ SL100 1Torch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spm-chip\"\u003eSL60 hand and machine torch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-chip\"\u003eSL100 hand and machine torch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-chip\"\u003eThermal Dynamics Cutmaster and Victor plasma cutters fitted with these torches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0 0 18px\"\u003eMatch the part number on your old part before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-h\"\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spm-t\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThermal Dynamics Part No.\u003cspan class=\"spm-sub\"\u003e(SPM Part No.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax life shield cup body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9-8237\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-sub\"\u003e(SPM-PLA-4997)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"spm-h2\"\u003eApplications \u0026amp; Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrag cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a drag shield cap you can rest the torch on the plate and follow a line or template by hand. Replace the cap when its face is worn, burned or out of round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolding the stack together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shield cup holds the start cartridge, tip and electrode in the torch head. Replace it when it is cracked or chipped or the thread is worn; a loose cup stops the torch firing, because the torch senses when the cup is not seated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"spm-h2\"\u003ePrice Beat Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- spm-pricebeat --\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eWe check what other aftermarket sellers charge for this same part. Their prices on the date we checked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #e2e2e2\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 14px;background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em\"\u003eSeller\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 14px;background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 14px;background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em\"\u003eChecked\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eeBay (5 aftermarket sellers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 14.43 to 16.69\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e1 Nov 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eWeld-Ready (Intellicut)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 41.18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e1 Nov 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eProline Industrial NZ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 45.96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e1 Nov 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;background:#fff8d6\"\u003eSpare Part Mart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;background:#fff8d6\"\u003eUSD 12.14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;background:#fff8d6\"\u003eToday\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eOur price of USD 12.14 is 16% to 74% less than these sellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eFound this part cheaper somewhere else? Send us the listing and we will beat it by 5% under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-it-cheaper-we-will-beat-it-by-5\" style=\"color:#000;text-decoration:underline\"\u003ePrice Beat Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e. Every order is also covered by our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/30-day-money-back-guarante\" style=\"color:#000;text-decoration:underline\"\u003e30 day money back guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/spm-pricebeat --\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;color:#000;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:20px;letter-spacing:.05em;border-bottom:3px solid #ffce02;padding-bottom:15px\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eWill it fit my Thermal Dynamics SL60?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eYes, it was made for the Thermal Dynamics SL60, and 1 more listed under compatible equipment. Check the old plasma shield is marked 9-8237 or one of the cross references, because makers change parts between serial ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eHow often should I replace the plasma shield on my Thermal Dynamics SL60?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eOn the Thermal Dynamics SL60, laser and plasma nozzles wear in days to weeks, depending on hours of arc or beam time, material and gas. Change it on condition, not by date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eWhat are the signs the plasma shield needs replacing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eAn oval or nicked orifice, spatter stuck on the tip, more dross, a wider cut or bevel on one side, and height sensing errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eWhat should I do after changing it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eCentre the nozzle on the beam and recalibrate the height sensor. A new nozzle off centre cuts on one side only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eWhy does the machine show a sensor error after changing it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eOn laser heads, a cracked ceramic ring or a loose nozzle breaks the capacitive height signal. Check that both are seated and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eIs this a genuine Thermal Dynamics 9-8237?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eNo. It is an aftermarket plasma shield made to replace the Thermal Dynamics 9-8237. 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