The broadest selection of saws and accessories for cutting boiler tube panel and removing membrane, cutting pendant tube, working around clusters of large pipe, and cutting big tanks.
Key Features
- Provides accurate cuts with no “HAZ” heat affected zone
- Eliminates rework and grinding before end prepping
- Standard model APS-438 accepts 10″ and 12″, or optional 14″ blades
- Safety relief valve prevents running at excessive speeds
- Cuts tough materials with a high percentage of chrome
- Ergonomic design has optimum balance of speed and torque
- Glides effortlessly on easy to install EscoTrack
- Works with EscoWrap track for cutting pipe up to 60″ O.D.
- Powerful 3 HP pneumatic motor operates on 90 psi shop air and uses only 80 CFM

Boilermaker Tough and Field Proven
The PANELHOG® Universal Air Powered Saw APS-438 is the complete, all around maintenance tool.
Effortlessly gliding along the 5 ft. steel EscoTrack System, which attaches to a boiler tube panel section using two weld tabs, this powerful saw makes both horizontal and vertical cuts.
After completing a horizontal cut, all you have to do for membrane removal is either remove the saw, rotate it 90° and reinstall it on the track, or for even faster membrane notching use the membrane removal bracket.
This system is faster and safer than torch cutting and there is no heat affected zone or further rework needed before end prepping.
Standard APS-438 “Low Profile APS-438LP” Low Radial Clearance APS-438LRC | ||
Motor, pneumatic | 3 h.p. (2.244 kw) | |
Air Pressure | 90 psi.(6.2 bar) | |
Air Volume | 80 cfm (2265 It/min.) | |
Speed | 5050 RPM | |
Radial Clearance | ||
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Standard APS-438 | 13.5″ (343 mm) |
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Low Profile APS-438LP w/ 10″ blade fully plunged into tube | 7.5″ (191 mm) |
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Low Radial Clearance APS-438LRC w/ 8″ blade fully plunged into tube | 6.0″ (153 mm) |
Working Weight | ||
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Standard APS-438 | 28 lbs. (12.7 kg) |
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Low Profile APS-438LP | 28.5 lbs. (13 kg) |
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Low Radial Clearance APS-438LRC | 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) |
Shipping Weight | ||
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Standard APS-438 | 65 lbs. (29.5 kg) |
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Track | 19 lbs. (9 kg) |
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Low Profile APS-438LP | 65 lbs. (29.5 kg) |
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Low Radial Clearance APS-438LRC | 68 lbs. (30.85 kg) |
Shipping Dimensions | ||
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Tool kit | 26″ x 15″ x 11″ (660 mm x 382 mm x 280 mm) |
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Track | 66″ x 3″ (1676 mm x 77 mm) |
Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. |
Kit No. | Description |
APS-200 | APS-438 Kit |
Kit includes: Air motor assembly Saw chassis w/brake Hose, 3/4″ w/filter, oiler & 1/2″ coupler Carrying Case Wrench set (17 x 22 x 9/16) Operating & maintenance instructions |
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APS-200A | APS-438 w/5″™ track kit |
Kit includes: Air motor assembly Saw chassis w/brake Hose, 3/4″ w/filter, oiler & 1/2″ coupler Track, 5″™ w/3 weld tabs Operating & maintenance instructions Wrench set (17 x 22 x 9/16) Carrying Case |
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APS-438LP | APS-438LP Low Profile w/5″™ track |
Kit includes: Air motor assembly Saw chassis w/brake Hose, 3/4″ w/filter, oiler & 1/2″ coupler Track, 5″™ w/3 weld tabs Operating & maintenance instructions Wrench set (17 x 22 x 9/16) Carrying Case |