TULSA, Okla. — McElroy, the leader in pipe fusion equipment and accessories, recently introduced the Guided Side Bend Tester. The quality assurance device performs a qualitative test for ductility in a fusion joint. The Guided Side Bend Tester is a quick, safe replacement for “bend back” tests that have been performed in the field for many years. With the new equipment, an operator can perform a bend-back test on polyethylene pipes with 1 to 7 …