McElroy introduces the In-Ditch 48

Tulsa, Okla. — The launch of McElroy’s In-Ditch 48 brings fusion capability to confined work settings using large-diameter pipe. The In-Ditch 48 features a top-loading heater and facer providing greater flexibility in tight spaces with minimal site excavation required. “With the popularity and success of our smaller In-Ditch fusion machines, we are excited to offer the In-Ditch 48 for large-diameter pipe,” said McElroy President Chip McElroy. “Our innovations are part of a continual effort to …

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Celebrating 60 Years of Innovation

Hard work is said to result in living the American dream. This ethos is one of the reasons McElroy has been a viable company for 60 years, but it’s just one part of the equation that made McElroy the world’s leading manufacturer of butt fusion machines for thermoplastic pipe. There were other essential qualities that Art McElroy possessed when he started the company in his garage in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1954: an enduring passion for …

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Selecting the Right Machine

The fusing of thermoplastic pipe results in a leak-free and corrosive-resistant system that is becoming the preferred choice for replacing conventional piping systems that are failing across the country. McElroy is the worldwide leader in the science of joining thermoplastic pipe in a growing number of infrastructures. A crucial part of any new installation is the selection of a fusion machine that will cater to your jobsite’s specific needs. Here’s a few tips on McElroy …

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DataLogger® 5 goes wireless with instant uploading and review

TULSA, Okla. — McElroy is pleased to bring wireless capability to the DataLogger® 5 which gives pipe fusion operators the ability to upload data to the DataLogger Vault™ where it can be reviewed and analyzed in real-time from anywhere in the world. Fusion data can now be uploaded instantly from the field via Wi-Fi or cellular and reviewed and analyzed the same day. Fusion operators no longer have to physically connect the DataLogger to a …

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