Pro-Cut X1 HD Brake Lathe Saves Money, Reduces Downtime for Industrial Brake Jobs
X1 Turns Six-Hour Disc Replacement Job Into 30-Minute Repair Operation
WEST LEBANON, N.H. – (Trailer Technician) – A new brake rotor on a mobile crane can cost upwards of $2,000. By using the Pro-Cut™ X1 HD Brake Lathe to repair, not replace expensive rotors on off-road and industrial vehicles, service providers can improve profitability and get these vehicles back to work quickly and efficiently.
“The Pro-Cut X1 brake lathe is expertly designed for service providers who perform heavy-duty brake service, including resurfacing brake rotors on off-road and industrial vehicles,” said Jeff Hastings, president of Pro-Cut. “For example, an eight-axle Liebherr crane has 16 brake rotors and the cost to replace just one of these rotors is around $2,000. As these cranes can sit at a job site for weeks or months at a time, the X1 is the perfect cure for eliminating rust buildup, or lot rot, quickly and easily. By repairing and not replacing just one of these cranes with the Pro-Cut X1 brake lathe, the lathe will literally pay for itself.”
The Pro-Cut X1 is powered by a 48V DC variable speed motor with the power to turn large vehicle axles. Its low range gear box provides ample torque while adjustable tool arms and 190 mm feed screw allow techs to match-machine the largest rotors in the industry. An informational video highlights the productivity-enhancing features of the Pro-Cut X1 and how service providers who add the X1 to their shop will benefit from their investment.
“Service providers will also realize significant time savings with the Pro-Cut X1,” said Hastings. “With some vehicles, replacing one disc can be a six-hour operation. With the X1 brake lathe, service providers can resurface that same disc in 30 minutes or less, reducing total vehicle downtime from days to hours.”
To learn more about the X1 HD On-Truck Brake Lathe and other Pro-Cut products, visit www.procutusa.com
About Pro-Cut Brake Solutions
Based in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, Pro-Cut International, LLC develops, manufactures and markets patented brake service equipment, including rotor matching systems, bench lathes and wheel handling solutions. These innovative products enhance shop efficiency, increase profitability and are required or recommended by virtually every vehicle manufacturer in the world. Pro-Cut Brake Solutions is one of the many brands that Snap-on offers its customers. Founded in 1920, Snap-on Incorporated is a $4.7 billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin. For more information about Pro-Cut Brake Solutions, visit https://www.procutusa.com/.