TULSA, Okla. — McElroy, the pipe fusion experts, is celebrating 15 years of Pit Bull® fusion machines. The Pit Bull line of machines butt fuse thermoplastic pipes together for use in water, gas, mining, wastewater, geothermal, landfill methane recovery and other industries. The most popular Pit Bull has long been the Pit Bull 14, which fuses the popular 1-inch IPS through 4-inch DIPS pipe size ranges. The 14 and other Pit Bulls are designed to …
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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 …
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® …
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 …