Plasma arc torch consumable holder

A consumables holder assembly for a plasma arc torch having a torch head, the consumables holder assembly comprising,

• a main body,
• a shielding cup which engages to the main body
• a connection means which engages the main body to the torch head
• consumable components including an electrode, a nozzle, a plasma gas distributor, a shielding gas distributor which are all positioned inside the shielding cup
• wherein the consumable holder assembly can be detached from the torch head together with the consumable components and the shielding cup as one unit, wherein the connection means comprises a mechanical attachment mechanism which engages the connection means to the torch head and wherein a compression member, for example a spring, is provided between the connection means and the main body which allows the connection means to keep moving proximally via the mechanical attachment mechanism, when the electrode engages the torch head and the rest parts of the consumables holder assembly stay axially in place.