When polypropylene pipe is installed in a new building, workers have to fuse pipe in every spot of the new structure no matter how high, how low or tight the space. They could be socket fusing from scaffolding near the ceiling or strapped and straddled to an overhead pipe beam. They might be positioning fusion carriages vertically so they can fuse in the walls or fabricating long assemblies and T-joints on bench top machines.
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The McElroy Spider™ 125 Series 2 socket fusion tool introduces an all-new, serrated jaw design that keeps polypropylene pipe perfectly round and improves force distribution to produce leak-free joints for top-performing plumbing and mechanical systems. The upgraded tool features a removable fitting stop for crossover compatibility with HDPE pipe and a removable fitting support system to hold fittings firmly in place for proper alignment. The Spider 125 Series 2 comes with a stronger gearbox and …
Read MoreMcElroy is pleased to announce the addition of two rental houses that will stock its rapidly-expanding line of polypropylene machines and tools. Consolidated Pipe & Supply of Lawrenceville, Ga., and R&B Company of San Jose, Calif., are now officially Certified McElroy Rental locations, providing operator training, customer service and support with McElroy-trained mechanics and instructors. McElroy’s Certified Rental program ensures genuine parts and a factory-trained team to make sure all equipment passes a comprehensive maintenance …
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It’s casually coined, “The John,” but this traditional men’s residential hall at the University of Tulsa brings character to the campus and is one of the distinct examples of the school’s Collegiate Gothic style. But an older building’s inner workings can be antiquated and inconsistent when it comes to keeping students warm or cool, and John Mabee Hall, the first large-scale dorm built on campus in 1949, is no different. With quality dormitory space and …
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