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At McElroy, quality equipment is our specialty. And our patented Centerline Guidance, which is included on most of our fusion machines, is another construction method we use to ensure our machines provide results that our customers can count on. Centerline Guidance is a McElroy-developed, balanced force system that refers to the way force is applied to the jaws of McElroy equipment. When pipe is clamped inside the jaw of a fusion machine, force must be …
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McElroy University’s Fusion Inspector Qualification course provides training that’s key to ensuring a safe and successful fusion operation. This 14-hour virtual course provides students with the information and knowledge necessary to help ensure that a fusion jobsite is operating at peak efficiency, that operators are following best practices, and that fusion standards and other such policies are properly implemented. Regardless of whether an inspector is an on-site member of the contracting team or from a …
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Whether training or reporting fusion data, McElroy’s DataLogger® makes it easy to show results on different screens. The DataLogger is capable of casting directly to any casting-enabled device, allowing users to view the display on multiple screens and share it with others. Viewing DataLogger information on a larger screen can make it easier for larger groups to share information, especially in training scenarios. To begin, ensure your DataLogger and display are on the same Wi-Fi …
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In tight indoor spaces, fusing large-diameter polypropylene pipe can be a complicated process, especially when the fusion is taking place overhead. McElroy Acrobat™ 355mm to 630mm machines fitted with QuikFit®carriages can help. QuikFit carriages are lightweight and modular, breaking down into components that allow operators to assemble the upper and lower jaws around the pipe by hand. In places where fusion would be impossible with traditional, bulky fusion equipment, the QuikFit can become a full-featured …
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