Cylinder selection and its critical role in the fusion process

McElroy fusion equipment covers pipe sizes from ½” to 78” in diameter and offers machines to fuse individual ranges of pipe across that entire range. Choosing a fusion machine might seem simple enough: find the pipe range, and then find a machine that can fuse within that range. But just like no single machine can handle ½”-78”, there are also choices for which machine should be used based on the pipe OD, wall thickness and fusion …


Jim Johnston named PPI Board Chair

Please join us in congratulating McElroy Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Jim Johnston, who has been named chair of the Plastics Pipes Institute. “It’s an honor to be given the opportunity to chair an organization like the Plastics Pipe Institute,” Johnston said. “PPI is one of the most valuable resources in our industry. Through their leadership and educational outreach the plastic pipe industry hasn’t just grown – it’s thrived.” In Johnston’s current role at …


DataLogger® interface now available in German, other improvements implemented

Our digital team is constantly working to implement new functionality and features. For a full list of available updates, visit McElroy’s software download library. Current Public Releases DataLogger Version 567, 1.43 Carriage Control Module (CCM) 1.003 Heater Control Module (HCM) 1.26 May 6, 2025 Release Summary DataLogger® Version 567, 1.43 Bug Fix May 5, 2025 Release Summary This release includes the addition of German as a language preference, additional in-context specific help videos as well …