TULSA, Okla. — McElroy, the leader in pipe fusion equipment and accessories, recently introduced the Guided Side Bend Tester. The quality assurance device performs a qualitative test for ductility in a fusion joint. The Guided Side Bend Tester is a quick, safe replacement for “bend back” tests that have been performed in the field for many years. With the new equipment, an operator can perform a bend-back test on polyethylene pipes with 1 to 7 …
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McElroy Celebrates 15 Years of Pit Bull® Fusion Machines
TULSA, Okla. — McElroy, the pipe fusion experts, is celebrating 15 years of Pit Bull® fusion machines. The Pit Bull line of machines butt fuse thermoplastic pipes together for use in water, gas, mining, wastewater, geothermal, landfill methane recovery and other industries. The most popular Pit Bull has long been the Pit Bull 14, which fuses the popular 1-inch IPS through 4-inch DIPS pipe size ranges. The 14 and other Pit Bulls are designed to …
Read MoreMcElroy Introduces the MegaMc® PolyHorse®
TULSA, Okla. — McElroy, the pipe fusion experts, recently introduced the MegaMc® PolyHorse®. The device is a pipe-handling system designed to boost productivity on 20-inch to 48-inch IPS (500 mm to 1,200 mm) diameter polyethylene pipe jobsites. The MegaMc PolyHorse consists of a series of pipe racks and powered pipe stands that hold enough pipe lengths for a day’s worth of work. With the pipe stored in a single location and ready for use, the …
Read MoreMcElroy Adds Two New International Distributors
TULSA, Okla. — McElroy recently announced the addition of two new international distributors. The authorized distributors are OPD Solutions of Norway and Gulf Services and Industrial Supplies Co., LLC of Oman. “The appeal of McElroy fusion machines continues to spread worldwide,” said Chip McElroy, president and chief executive officer of McElroy. “There is a growing need for premium butt fusion equipment and productivity solutions in industries from gas to mining to water to alternative power …
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