The natural gas industry adopted polyethylene pipe over 30 years ago and it is still the material of choice for distribution systems across the US and Canada . It has proven to be the long-term answer to the decaying infrastructure problem because of its 50-100 year life, non-corrosion characteristics, ease of installation, low life cycle cost and economical leak-free butt fusion joints. Now the potable water industry, with it’s failing infrastructure, is growing in its …
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McElroy Rolls Out New DynaMc® Hand Pump Models
TULSA, Okla. — The newest additions to the McElroy line of fusion machines are the DynaMc® Hand Pumps (HP). The machines are designed for job sites where only a few joints are required or tight in-ditch working environments. Three HP models — the 28, 250 and 412 — are currently available for order. Combined, the three models can fuse high-density polyethylene pipes sized from 2″ IPS to 12″ DIPS (63mm — 340mm). Each of the …
Read MoreMcElroy Debuts Company’s Largest Fusion Machine
TULSA, Okla. — Large and in charge, the new McElroy MegaMc® 1600 four-jaw fusion machine has the power and finesse to butt fuse high-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE) as small as 20 inches to as large as 65 inches in diameter (500mm – 1600mm). The versatile MegaMc is packed full of features that give the operator the opportunity to easily transport the machine, as well as fuse fittings onto large-diameter pipes. Stubborn heavy-wall pipes have met …
Read MoreNew McElroy Stub End Holders Make Fusions Easier
TULSA, Okla. — One aspect of the fusion of thermoplastic pipe just got easier. McElroy recently introduced a new Stub End Holder that firmly holds stub end fittings in place during the fusion process. The new holders are designed for 8-, 12- and 18-inch jaws or inserts. Each unit features a single adjustment point that adjusts all four jaws of the stub end holder simultaneously, while automatically self-centering to ensure that the stub end is …
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