A new, hand-operated flange facing tool that produces a phonographic finish and eliminates the need for flange replacement or using more specialized, complex tools has been introduced by Esco Tool.

HOLLISTON, Mass. , Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Esco Tool has introduced a hand-operated flange-facing tool that produces a phonographic finish and eliminates the need for flange replacement or using more specialized, complex tools.

The Esco FLANGE HOG 110® is a hand-operated hand tool that re-faces damaged pipe flanges with a stock phonographic finish on-site and meets ASME B16.5 standards. Easy to set up and operate without specialized operator training, it squares itself to a flange when clamped to the I.D. and eliminates the need for flange replacement or using more specialized, complex tools.

Available with two interchangeable cross feeds for producing a smooth and stock finish on RF and FF gasket seats, the FLANGE HOG 110® mounts to the flange I.D. in seconds with a clamping range of 0.9" to 10" and 0.005" alignment accuracy. It is ideal for re-facing a variety of flange materials including cast iron, carbon steel, stainless steel, and other alloys.

The Esco FLANGE HOG 110® is priced at $6,495.00 as a complete kit with all necessary resurfacing components and is available for rent.

ESCO Tool A Unit of Esco Technologies, Inc. Matthew Brennan , Marketing Director 75 October Hill Rd. Holliston, MA 01746 (800) 343-6926 FAX (508) 429-2811 e-mail: matt@escotool.com http://www.escotool.com

Matthew Brennan , Esco Tool, (800) 343-6926, matt@escotool.com

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