ESCO Welding End Prep Tool Is Self-Centering, Has Robust Gear Drive

HOLLISTON, MA--(Marketwired - Feb 2, 2014) - ESCO Tool has reintroduced an I.D. clamping welding end prep tool for boiler tube work on stainless steel and other highly alloyed tubes with overlays. It is now offered with an optional 1-1/4 HP motor.

The ESCO Mongoose MILLHOG® is a self-centering right angle drive I.D. clamping air-powered end prep tool for boiler tubes ranging from 19.1 mm I.D. to 76.2 mm O.D. and is only 57.2 mm W. Featuring a robust gear drive with dual tapered roller bearings, it has a standard 2/3 HP (0.497 kW) motor or an optional 1-1/4 HP (0.932 kW) motor for end prepping stainless steel and other highly alloyed tubes with overlays, and doesn't need cutting oils.

Providing chatter-free operation, the ESCO Mongoose MILLHOG^® utilizes the EscoLock™ rigid blade lock system and T-15 tool steel TiN coated cutter blades with a radical chip breaker that directs the chip away from the tube and minimizes heat generation. Wrenches are permanently attached and a patented push-pull release mechanism pushes the clamps off the mandrel.

The ESCO Mongoose MILLHOG® is priced from (USD) $4,495.00.

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. 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.