McElroy Adds Two New International Distributors

TULSA, Okla. — McElroy recently announced the addition of two new international distributors. The authorized distributors are OPD Solutions of Norway and Gulf Services and Industrial Supplies Co., LLC of Oman. “The appeal of McElroy fusion machines continues to spread worldwide,” said Chip McElroy, president and chief executive officer of McElroy. “There is a growing need for premium butt fusion equipment and productivity solutions in industries from gas to mining to water to alternative power …

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McElroy’s Pit Bull 26 is Unleashed

TULSA, Okla. —The Pit Bull® 26 fusion machine from McElroy has been unleashed. The machine can fuse a variety of polypropylene-random (PP-R) pipe sizes, and is ideal for the popular 160mm (6-inch) PP-R piping size. The Pit Bull 26 is designed to provide contractors a go-to machine for their day-to-day PP-R butt fusion operations. The design of the machine is similar to one of McElroy’s best-selling machines for the polyethylene pipe industry, the Pit Bull® …

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McElroy Releases First Pipe Fusion iTunes Application

TULSA, Okla. — McElroy, the pipe fusion experts, recently introduced the first pipe-fusion-focused Apple iTunes application for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The McCalc Fusion Pressure Calculator is a free application that helps a fusion machine operator to find the correct fusion pressure calculations for a job. To properly heat-fuse polyethylene pipe, fusion pressure must be calculated in accordance to the pipe manufacturer’s recommended interfacial pressure. When using the McCalc Fusion Pressure Calculator application, the …

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McElroy Launches Build and Price Internet Feature

TULSA, Okla. — Recent updates to the award-winning McElroy website now allow consumers to build and price fusion machines and pipelining accessories. This allows the end user to obtain manufacturer’s suggested pricing, as well as select the appropriate accessories with a few clicks of the mouse. After identifying a specific machine, the shopper can then choose the cylinder force desired, inserts that allow the machine to fuse different pipe sizes and compatible pipe-handling accessories that …

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