In November 2022, fusion technicians were working to complete the latest vent release pipes at a landfill near Lowellville, Ohio, about 80 miles (130 km) from Cleveland. Using a DynaMc® 28 Hand Pump, a Pit Bull® 14, Pit Bull 26, and Rolling 28, along with a TracStar® 618, crews fused HDPE pipe vents that will join hundreds of others dotting the landscape of the landfill. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), methane makes …
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Dean Bendelle is May’s Champion of Fusion
Congratulations to Dean Bendelle, McElroy’s May 2023 Champion of Fusion! Dean submitted this photo of a 2017 sewer line installation in Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia. This 355mm PN 16 line was installed for future growth by Poly Pro Pty Ltd. In addition to a McElroy swag bag, Dean has been entered into the drawing for the Champions of Fusion grand prize – an all-expenses-paid trip to INFUSION23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma! June’s contest is NOW underway! …
Read MoreFusion crew battles natural, political forces to install water lines in DRC
Over the course of 45 days in 2015, a fusion team installed drinking water lines for seven villages in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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McElroy’s Polygon™ is the premier lightweight solution for fusing polypropylene pipe and fittings. This line of compact fusion equipment is DataLogger® compatible, allowing operators to capture joint information and ensure that proper fusion procedures have been followed. The Polygon LT is based on the design platform and operation of the Polygon and provides a fast open/close time for butt fusing 20mm to 110mm pipe. Check out the video below to learn more about this pint-sized powerhouse. En …
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