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Esco Tool MILLHOG Product Line

The Original Portable Tube & Pipe Beveler & End Prep Machine

The ESCO Tool Company was founded in 1954 and developed the first portable beveling machines for tube and pipe fabrication. After early success on the Trident Nuclear Submarine project, this equipment rapidly became the most popular way to bevel high pressure tube and pipe on-site. ESCO tool now has a line of over 23 field-proven products that are used all over the world in power generation plants, pulp and paper plants, refineries, fabrication facilities, public work systems, and other metalworking industries. Our goal is to provide our customers with a combination of our high quality products and comprehensive customer service so that they can feel completely comfortable when it comes to their tooling needs. No matter the size or complexity of your company, we are here to make your jobs easier.

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MILLHOG Boiler Tube Beveling & End Prep

Explore the Esco Tool Millhog brand of boiler tube end prep machines. These tried and true milling motors have been the boiler industry standard for over 60 years. Made in the U.S.A., these machines feature Esco's unique dual-opposed tapered roller bearing design which allows them to endure the toughest boiler applications.

GroundHog

0.5" ID - 2.25" OD

The Ground MILLHOG is a right angle, I.D. clamping beveling machine that is only 1.5in (38.1mm) wide and fits between boiler water wall tubes for beveling a single tube and other boiler tube applications with restricted access. The Ground MILLHOG is made of high quality treated materials for durability. Proprietary bearings support heavy duty gears for smooth operation on the toughest applications. Patented push-pull clamp and release system with permanently attached wrenches eliminate the possibility of loose parts separating from the tool. This high performance machine utilizes the EscoLock wedge style blade lock system and TiN coated blades for chatter-free beveling.

Millhog Boiler Tube Beveler

Mongoose

0.625" ID - 3" OD

The Mongoose MILLHOG is a torque free beveling machine for tube and pipe from 0.625” (15.9mm) I.D. to 3.0” (76.2 mm) O.D. and is only 2.25” (57.15 mm) wide which makes it ideal for power station boiler tube work and constrained situations with limited access. Featuring a patented push-pull clamp and release mechanism, it allows the clamps to release from a tube as easily as they tighten. Ideal for beveling, facing and boring on a wide range of tube and pipe alloys, the Mongoose has dual opposed tapered roller bearing and employ the rigid EscoLock blade locking system; which provides chatter-free performance and produces a thick chip without cutting fluids.

Millhog Boiler Tube Beveler

Tube Weasel

0.75" ID - 3" OD

The boilermaker proven Tube Weasel MILLHOG performs precision bevels for accurate weld fit-up and fits a 2.75" (69.9mm) wide opening. Extremely durable, it features a right angle gear drive system which incorporates dual opposed tapered roller bearings. This compact tube beveling tool can be powered by pneumatic, electric or battery motors that are easily interchanged and equally powerful. The Tube Weasel MILLHOG uses the EscoLock cutter blade locking system that securely holds the cutter blade in the cutterhead. Cutter blades have a radical chip breaker that directs the chip away from the tubes surface and minimizes heat build-up.

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C-Hog

0.5" ID - 3" OD

The C-Hog Beveling machine securely attaches to the tube O.D. with a huge clamp that minimizes chatter and vibration and is well suited for small bore tubes because there is no I.D. clamp or mandrel to interfere. The I.D. clearance gained also allows for large, tough I.D. boring blades that increase Cutter Blade endurance. Designed for maximum operator comfort, efficiency and ease of use, the C-Hog’s attached feed wrench lets the operator comfortably feed the tool as it bevels the tube with minimal fatigue. Constructed to deliver reliable performance on the toughest applications, the C-Hog is a rugged tool that is light weight and compact. Highly engineered, it incorporates state of the art materials and heat treated components.

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HHB-5000 MILLHOG

0.45" ID - 2.25" OD

MILLHOG High speed tube bevelers feature a pilot locating system that automatically centers the tool on the tube. Simple to operate, just insert the pilot into the I.D., squeeze the throttle and finish your end prep completely in as fast as 3 seconds. The high speed cutting action creates no reaction torque, even if the tool is stalled. Straight models can be hand-held or used with the track chassis and post assembly. With this option bevel height is controlled with the adjustable depth stop and ensures all bevels are exactly the same height, saving valuable fit-up time. Right angle models are ideal for applications with height restrictions.

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HHB-10000 MILLHOG

0.45" ID - 4" OD

MILLHOG High speed tube bevelers feature a pilot locating system that automatically centers the tool on the tube. Simple to operate, just insert the pilot into the I.D., squeeze the throttle and finish your end prep completely in as fast as 3 seconds. The high speed cutting action creates no reaction torque, even if the tool is stalled. Straight models can be hand-held or used with the track chassis and post assembly. With this option bevel height is controlled with the adjustable depth stop and ensures all bevels are exactly the same height, saving valuable fit-up time. Right angle models are ideal for applications with height restrictions.

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Wart Hog

0.75" ID - 4.5" OD

The Wart Millhog is a portable right angle I.D. clamping pipe and tube beveling machine that features an efficient low maintenance design. Incorporating a gear drive that is fully supported by dual opposed tapered roller bearings and three heavy duty ball bearings. This gives the Wart the backbone to satisfy a wide variety of applications and is a favorite choice among boilermakers and pipe fitters. All components are made of the finest materials and parts subject to wear are heat treated for durability and long use. Sealed construction prevents debris from getting inside the tool, allowing use in any orientation. What's more the compact design requires a minimum of 2.625" to fit between tubes in a boiler tube waterwall.

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FIN MILLHOG

1.25" ID - 2.5" OD

The Fin MILLHOG tube fin removal machine clamps to the tube I.D. and features a patented cutter blade which separates fin from tube O.D. Forget about chipping hammers and grinders! This machine removes 4" / 101.6mm of fin from a tube O.D. in under 4 seconds. Once the tool is attached to the tube I.D. and the power is activated, the operator advances the rotating cutter and engages the spirally wound fin until the desired amount of fin is removed. The quick action of the rack and pinion feed allows the operator to disengage the feed and clear separated fin from the cutter quickly.

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Pipe End-Prep Beveling Machines

Building off of the reliability of the Millhog boiler tube beveling product line, the Millhog line of pipe end prep machines are the perfect solution for achieving fast machine-quality bevels and counterbores on various OD sizes and wall thicknesses. 

MINI MILLHOG

1.25" ID - 6.625" OD

The Mini MILLHOG is a ruggedly built beveling machine with a spur gear drive train and bevels all tube and pipe alloys to 6.625” O.D. It’s combination of rpm and torque also make it ideal for tube stub removal and tube overlay and cladding removal.All clamping components including the draw rod are heat treated and provide the strength to rigidly secure the tool on the inside diameter of the tube or pipe. The EscoLock cutter blade holding system securely holds the cutters in the tool post and helps reduce chatter and produce a clean, continuous chip on most pipe and tube alloys without cutting fluids. Easy to operate and maintain, this tool delivers huge performance in a small package and is available with either a pneumatic or electric motor.

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PREPZILLA MILLHOG

1.575" ID - 8.625" OD

The Prepzilla MILLHOG is smooth, quiet and powerful. It is highly desired for its ability to bevel difficult pipe alloys like super duplex and P-91 quickly and efficiently. Ruggedly designed for years of trouble free service, the Prepzilla is built with dual opposed tapered roller bearings, heat treated and hardened clamping, cutting and operational components. It can bevel pipe at any angle without cutting fluid for fast fit-up and enables precise pipe joint welds.

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COMMANDER MILLHOG

3.75" ID - 14" OD

Designed to bevel all schedules of pipe from 3.75" (95.3mm) I.D. to 14.0" (355.6mm) O.D., the Commander MILLHOG Model C-314 features a clamping system that spreads the contact points of the clamps radially inside the pipe. This minimizes vibration for chatter-free end preps on both thin and heavy wall pipe. To assure stable, smooth rotation of the cutterhead, this rugged tool employs dual opposed tapered roller bearings. Powerful and versatile, torque at the cutter blade for the Commander is achieved with a choice of three motor options suited to fit your application. Like all MILLHOG tools, the Commander MILLHOG is simple to operate and rugedly designed for years of trouble free service.

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DICTATOR MILLHOG

4.5" ID - 18" OD

The Dictator MILLHOG pipe tool performs any degree of bevel on pipe up to 18" schedule 160 without cutting fluid while assuring maximum cutter blade life. It has wide self-centering clamps that produce a superior clamping force for chatter-free bevels on all types of highly alloyed pipe. Simple to operate and maintain, the Dictator features a choice of three motor options: pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic. They can be easily switched with a simple hex wrench. The tool's robust spur gear drive train and dual opposed tapered roller bearing system are made of premium steel, heat treated, hardened and designed for trouble free service.

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DICTATOR II MILLHOG

4.5" ID - 24" OD

The Dictator II MILLHOG performs any degree of bevel on pipe from 4.5" (114.3mm) I.D. to 24" (609.6") O.D. up to 2.0" (50.8") wall, without cutting fluids while assuring maximum cutter blade life. It has wide self-centering clamps that produce a superior clamping force for chatter-free bevels on all types of highly alloyed pipe. As an expansion to the original Dictator, the Dictator II uses a wedge and actuator combined with an expanded cutterhead to cover its large range. In addition to the enlarged cutting and clamping hardware, the Dictator II kit comes with our patented Safety Spring Hanger, a multi-position goose-neck hoist, and a powder-coated stand for easy maneuverability and storage.

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TERMINATOR MILLHOG

8.75" ID - 36" OD

The Terminator MILLHOG is a ruggedly constructed precision pipe beveling machine for performing weld joint bevels at any angle on pipe ends up to 36". Built with state of the art materials that are precision machined, heat treated and hardened, the Terminator is designed to provide years of trouble free service on the toughest applications. The included Safety Spring Hanger permits the Terminator to be safely and easily aligned and secured square to the pipe.

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Splitframe Clamshells

Splitframe Clamshells for Cold Cutting & Beveling Pipe

For decades, ESCO Tool has manufactured rugged, reliable and simple to operate tube and pipe fabrication equipment known to the industry as MILLHOG®. Years of working closely with end-users, has led us to develop our own line of split frame machines that hold true to our name. The all new COHOG® split frame eliminates the complication associated with traditional OD mounted tube and pipe fabrication machines while setting a new standard for lasting performance.
At the core of the COHOG® is its uniquely built frame. The stationary ring is machined out of 7075 aluminum alloy, the strongest aluminum obtainable, and hard coated for maximum strength and durability. A full complement of precision-tuned eccentric bearings fully support the rotating ring which is machined from a custom steel forging, heat-treated and nickel-plated for long-lasting corrosion and wear resistance. Self-squaring clamp legs quickly align and secure the machine to the pipe making it rigid enough to part and bevel heavy wall pipe, in one operation, without vibration or chatter. COHOGs feature indexable tool slides and trip mechanisms that use a marked locating system to precisely align and quickly attach without shims or guesswork. A variety of blade modules easily attach to the tool slides and can hold conventional high-speed tool steel blades or cutting inserts. Most cutting inserts have multiple cutting edges, are simple to replace, and provide more cuts per blade at a lower cost.

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Manual Flange Facer

Esco Tool FlangeHog 110

The FlangeHog 110 manual flange facer from Esco tool is a simple way to resurface flanges quickly in the shop or field without the need for an air supply or electrical connection. This easy-to-learn tool can be mastered in about a day and takes about 5 minutes to resurface a flange from out of  the box to finished result. This tool creates two ASME phonographic finishes, stock and smooth.

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Blades for Millhog Bevelers

GSI carries the full assortment of pipr & tube beveling & end-prep blades including:

  • 37.5 degree Bevel Blades

  • J-Bevel Blades

  • Flat "Landing" Blades

  • Compound 37-10 Bevel Blades

  • Peel Back Blades

  • Counterbore Blades

  • Hard-Lube Blades for High Alloy Applications​

All blades are manufactured in the USA by Esco Tool to ensure maximum tool life and prep quality. Since we are the direct manufacture representative we are able to offer our customers the lowest blade prices possible with the largest available inventory of blades. 

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Contact us 24/7 for rentals, demos, training programs, expert support and emergency tool deliveries.

17351 Hard Hat Dr B14, Covington, LA 70433, USA

(678) 387-7885

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