TULSA, Okla. (March 7, 2012) — McElroy recently introduced the latest version of the DataLogger® series of quality assurance tools. The DataLogger 4 is a new, smaller version that records and documents key parameters of the pipe fusion process. McElroy DataLoggers are cost-effective devices that are used to verify that the proper pipe fusion procedures have been followed prior to installation. The device consists of a rugged, handheld computer for recording and navigating the data, …
Read MoreMcElroy Introduces Guided Side Bend Tester
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 …
Read MoreProducts Offer Design-Build Contractor Extra Security on Challenging Project
North Bay Village, Florida is a small community near Miami that resides entirely on islands between the mainland and the barrier islands that are home to some of the world’s most famous beaches. The picturesque environment that draws tourists and celebrities by the boatload was under siege from an old cast iron sewer main that threatened to create environmental and health risks. The threat made the community take action by launching a 14,115-foot design-build pipeline …
Read MoreMcElroy 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 …
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