Tulsa, Okla. — McElroy has taken another step to improve jobsite efficiencies with the creation of the OneFit™ Inserts. The OneFit Inserts make it possible to butt fuse a range of pipe sizes on a single McElroy machine. The single insert design is a great advantage because it fits directly into the jaws of the machine without the need for additional master or nesting inserts. As a result, fewer items need to be stored, moved …
McElroy introduces the In-Ditch 48
Tulsa, Okla. — The launch of McElroy’s In-Ditch 48 brings fusion capability to confined work settings using large-diameter pipe. The In-Ditch 48 features a top-loading heater and facer providing greater flexibility in tight spaces with minimal site excavation required. “With the popularity and success of our smaller In-Ditch fusion machines, we are excited to offer the In-Ditch 48 for large-diameter pipe,” said McElroy President Chip McElroy. “Our innovations are part of a continual effort to …
University of Tulsa Dorm Project
It’s casually coined, “The John,” but this traditional men’s residential hall at the University of Tulsa brings character to the campus and is one of the distinct examples of the school’s Collegiate Gothic style. But an older building’s inner workings can be antiquated and inconsistent when it comes to keeping students warm or cool, and John Mabee Hall, the first large-scale dorm built on campus in 1949, is no different. With quality dormitory space and …
McElroy announces new Hydraulically Adjustable Pipe Stand
Tulsa, Okla. — McElroy has brought hydraulic capability to its Pipe Stand line for 4″ to 20″ (200mm-500mm) pipe to help align thermoplastic pipe more efficiently on butt fusion jobsites. The Hydraulically Adjustable Pipe Stand features hand-pumped hydraulic lifting which gives the operator the ability to adjust the height of the stand while the pipe is still supported on the stand. The hydraulic adjusting feature eliminates the need to remove the pipe from the stand …