Rural water district finds success with fusion, HDPE technologies

About two hours southwest of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a rural water district has become one of the state’s biggest champions of high-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE). Randall Community Water District (RCWD) serves about 2,800 rural customers and 15 bulk customers from its headquarters in Lake Andes, a community with a population of 710 as of the 2020 U.S. Census. Founded in 1976, RCWD has a track record of high-quality service to customers in Charles Mix, …

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Need a primer on the Polygon™ LT?

A new McElroy University course is now available covering instruction on the Polygon™ LT. Based on the design platform and operation of the original Polygon™, the Polygon LT provides a fast open/close time for butt fusing 20mm to 110mm pipe thanks to a specially-designed drive screw that allows for multiple inches of carriage travel per drive wheel rotation. With shortened parts to maximize a compact design, it’s capable of providing up to 250 psi fusion …

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McElroy Equipment Inspection App is latest Quality Assurance tool

At McElroy, we’re constantly working to better meet the needs of our equipment owners and operators. Quality and reliability are the cornerstones of our equipment, and we know our channel partners feel the same. The latest addition to our quality assurance lineup is the McElroy Equipment Inspection App, which is now available online. This app allows machine owners to manage and maintain their fleets, ensuring each piece of equipment is ready to perform. Optimized for …

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