McElroy Service Center – July 2025

Welcome back to the McElroy Service Center! We use this regular publication to announce new maintenance and repair-related information, such as technical bulletins, training opportunities, software updates, repair kits, and tech tips. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information that will help you provide better service and support for your McElroy equipment. CLICK HERE to view past McElroy Service Center posts. New Technical Bulletins Tech Bulletin 206 Due to the minimal gap between heater/facer and the …


Success at Great Heights

High altitude doesn’t deter TracStar® 1200i’s work on tailings dam Antamina Mine, located in central Peru, is a top Peruvian producer of copper and zinc concentrates. The mine opened in 1998 and produces hundreds of tons of copper concentrate each year, with capital expenditures exceeding $2 billion USD as of 2013. It’s a high-elevation site, with an average elevation of 4,300m, or approximately 14,000 feet above sea level. To store byproducts of the mine’s operations, …


DataLogger® interface now available in German, other improvements implemented

Our digital team is constantly working to implement new functionality and features. For a full list of available updates, visit McElroy’s software download library. Current Public Releases DataLogger Version 567, 1.43 Carriage Control Module (CCM) 1.003 Heater Control Module (HCM) 1.26 May 6, 2025 Release Summary DataLogger® Version 567, 1.43 Bug Fix May 5, 2025 Release Summary This release includes the addition of German as a language preference, additional in-context specific help videos as well …


UK housing project highlights importance of choosing the right machine for the job

A recent project to bring much-needed housing infrastructure to central England highlights the importance of choosing a fusion machine that suits more than just the pipe size. The Right Machine for the Job As you know, choosing the right machine for the job can go far beyond the size and type of pipe being fused. Consider these few examples: Fusion Utilities UK took these – and more – factors into consideration in a recent project …