November 2024 Editor’s Note

What a month, INFUSION readers! It feels like just yesterday that we were welcoming hundreds of you here in Tulsa for INFUSION24. And what an event it was! Record-breaking attendance, tremendous enthusiasm and engagement, and memories that will last a lifetime. For those of you who made the trek to Tulsa, we want to extend a heartfelt thanks for your time, energy, and commitment to all things plastic pipe fusion. If you weren’t able to …


New resources available at McElroy’s Public Help Portal

If you haven’t checked our Public Help Portal since it was first announced earlier this year, be sure to take another look. Brand new resources have been added to the Help Portal library – and even more are on the way. The Public Help Portal provides videos to help users familiarize themselves with McElroy fusion machines, educational resources, and more in one common location. This portal unifies all of McElroy’s condensed training into one place, …


The 7 most important things to consider when buying a fusion machine

When buying a fusion machine, there are several important factors to consider to ensure you’re getting the right equipment for the application. Safety of the operator is the top priority. 1. Safety Safety of the operator is the top priority. Consider the operators’ manual and whether it’s well-written and easy to understand. Has the manufacturer made safety improvements over time? Does the machine have hydraulic assist to do a job previously done manually? Is the machine …


Boosting operator confidence and efficiency with the TracStar® iSeries

Building off the strong legacy of McElroy’s three existing TracStar® iSeries machines, the TracStar® 412i and TracStar 618i are designed to boost operator confidence and efficiency while also ensuring that joints are performed accurately and according to standard. The TracStar 618i and TracStar 412i build from the strong legacy of McElroy’s existing TracStar iSeries machines and are designed to boost both operator confidence and efficiency in the field. Source: McElroy Manufacturing Like their current series …