McElroy Manufacturing, Inc., has launched its redesigned website at www.mcelroy.com. The new site provides easy access to detailed information on polyethylene pipe fusion equipment and accessories as well as case studies, reference material, and other informational pieces on pipe fusion. “At McElroy, we consider our website an extension of our product line and an important part of our dedication to world class customer service,” said CEO Chip McElroy. “This new website represents just one more …
Read MoreMaterial Improvements Position HDPE Pipe for Expanding Role
The term PE3408 has become synonymous with tough, durable polyethylene piping systems. The evolution of this material designation dates back to the late 1970’s and it’s market introduction has provided a backdrop against which innovative installation techniques such as slip-lining, pipe bursting and directional drilling have become highly developed and widely commercialized. Taken together and combined with other market factors we now see PE3408 piping products used in demanding applications such as natural gas distribution, …
Read MoreSapulpa Replaces Asbestos Water Line
Creek County Rural Water District #3 is replacing 3,000 ft of water pipeline near the city of Sapulpa. The job presented itself when a new pump station was needed to increase the pressure to the cities water tank. District #3 buys its water from district #1 that owns the water rights from Heyburn Lake. The line they are replacing is made of Transite, which contains asbestos and is illegal to install now. There are many …
Read MorePipe Fusion Safety Reminders
The process of butt-fusion is fairly simple and a fusion operator can be trained in a relatively short period of time. For any construction job, safety is always a top priority and the process of pipe fusion is no different. Operator safety and the safety of others depend upon care and judgment during the entire fusion process. No fusion machine should be used until the operator has carefully read and understands the “Safety” sections of …
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