Learn Rolling 412 and 618 maintenance, inspection, and runout skills in New McElroy University course

by Larissa Copeland | Posted in Articles & Job Stories, CONNECTIONS, INFUSION

A new course that focuses on Rolling 412 and Rolling 618 fusion machines has recently been released by McElroy University. This 60-minute class instructs students on inspection, general maintenance, and runout procedures and is applicable to both electric- and gas-powered machines. CLICK HERE to learn more about this course and to enroll. Course Name: Rolling 412 and 618 Maintenance, Inspection, and Runout Course Type: McElroy Equipment Maintenance Training – MSE-1304 Course Description: This course will …

Latest polyethylene catalogs now available in print

by Larissa Copeland | Posted in Articles & Job Stories, CONNECTIONS, INFUSION

You can now request print copies of McElroy’s new PE catalog. The new 2025 polyethylene catalog and reference guide features McElroy’s latest product lineups, including the Tritan® 560 and medium-diameter TracStar® iSeries machines. The catalog is also available for instant download. CLICK HERE to request a physical copy of the catalog or download a digital copy.

MCELROY FEATURED IN NATIONAL ‘THROUGH THE LENS’ PHOTO SERIES HIGHLIGHTING AMERICA’S EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING WORKERS

by Larissa Copeland | Posted in Articles & Job Stories, CONNECTIONS, Featured, Press Releases

McElroy is proud to announce its participation in the latest installment of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM’s) acclaimed Through the Lens photo series, which shines a spotlight on the skilled men and women powering America’s equipment manufacturing industry. Documentary photographer Brad Romano visited McElroy’s facility this spring as part of his journey across the Southwest, capturing striking images of employees in action. The photos from McElroy are part of a larger series featuring six …

Explaining Thermal Expansion Vault™ Notifications

by Dustin Wilson | Posted in Articles & Job Stories, INFUSION, Vault FAQs

In some circumstances, there can be a small increase in pressure above drag after the initial bead up at the beginning of the heat soak cycle. This can be seen on the DataLogger® graph and is due to thermal expansion of the pipe during heating. During the bead up cycle, the initial bead that is formed comes from the material that is melted and squeezed out of the contact area between the pipe ends and …