ESCO Pipe Milling Tool Gets New 1800W Electric Motor

HOLLISTON, MA--(Marketwire - Aug 29, 2012) - ESCO Tool has introduced a heavy-duty I.D. clamping pipe milling end prep tool that is now offered with an electric motor for performing heavy-wall preps at metal fabrication shops or on-site.

The Prepzilla MILLHOG® Electric I.D. Clamping End Prep Tool features robust construction with dual-opposed tapered roller bearings, direct-drive gears, a rigid blade lock system, and TiN coated T-15 tool steel cutter blades. Now offered with an 1800W motor that operates on 110/230VAC, this pipe machining tool needs only one mandrel and eight sets of clamps for pipe from 1.5" I.D. to 8.62" O.D.

Designed to bevel, face, and bore all hard pipe alloys, the Prepzilla MILLHOG^® Electric I.D. Clamping End Prep Tool is supplied complete with all clamp ribs and pads, a hose and filter, lubricator, and a metal carrying case. For users who have the standard pneumatic Prepzilla MILLHOG® and want to convert to electric, the changeover only requires four bolts.

The Prepzilla MILLHOG^® Electric I.D. Clamping End Prep Tool is priced at $8,995.00 or is offered for rent in the continental U.S. for $336.00/week.

About ESCO Tool

For over 50 years, ESCO Tool has worked closely with end-users on the toughest tube and pipe cutting and end prep applications in the power generation and metalworking industries. Their experience has allowed them to invent and manufacture high quality, torque-free end prep tools that work efficiently and require no special operator training.

The ESCO product line features their robust line of MILLHOG® welding end prep tools and Air-Powered Saws and specialty mount systems, High-Speed Hand-Held Bevelers, and accessories. Available for sale or rent, with 24 hour shipment or less usually available, these field-proven tools are built tough and precision machined from the finest materials to make sure that you get your job done properly, on time, and under budget.