Acrobat

Tackle indoor fusion with McElroy Acrobat™ and QuikFit® carriages

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

In tight indoor spaces, fusing large-diameter polypropylene pipe can be a complicated process, especially when the fusion is taking place overhead. McElroy Acrobat™ 355mm to 630mm machines fitted with QuikFit®carriages can help. QuikFit carriages are lightweight and modular, breaking down into components that allow operators to assemble the upper and lower jaws around the pipe by hand. In places where fusion would be impossible with traditional, bulky fusion equipment, the QuikFit can become a full-featured …

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: ACROBAT™ QUIKFIT®

by Larissa Copeland | Posted in CONNECTIONS, FAQs

The Acrobat with QuikFit carriage for 355mm to 630mm pipe brings an innovative solution to the challenges of fusing large-diameter polypropylene pipe in close-quarter working environments. The innovative carriage is size specific and composed of lightweight, modular components so that the upper and lower jaws can be assembled around the pipe by hand. This eliminates the difficulty of lifting and fitting an entire carriage into a small space. It will fuse pipe in any orientation that …

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INFUSION21: Taking Fusion to the Next Level

by Sara Kleinecke | Posted in Articles & Job Stories, CONNECTIONS, INFUSION

Every year McElroy hosts an industry conference called INFUSION, which highlights advancements in fusion equipment, showcases machine capabilities, and provides an overview of case studies and best practices. Whether virtual or in-person, Channel partners and industry partners from across the globe joined forces for this event.

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