McElroy adds to TracStar® iSeries lineup

TULSA, OK – McElroy’s TracStar® iSeries family is growing. Building off the strong legacy of McElroy’s three existing TracStar® iSeries machines – the TracStar® 630i, 900i, and 1200i – McElroy is thrilled to announce the addition of the TracStar® 412i and TracStar® 618i. Like their current Series 2 counterparts, the TracStar 412i is designed to fuse pipe sizes from 4-inch IPS to 12-inch DIPS (110mm to 340mm), and the TracStar 618i fuses pipe from 6-inch …

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New TracStar® iSeries class now available!

A new in-person course focused on troubleshooting TracStar® iSeries electrical systems is now available through McElroy University! This four-day workshop at our Tulsa, Oklahoma campus is designed for experienced mechanics who want to deepen their knowledge and experience with troubleshooting next-generation McElroy equipment. It’s currently offered at no charge to McElroy Channel Partners with TracStar iSeries machines in their fleet. The course will cover multiple topics, including advanced instruction in electrical systems, CAN system diagnostics, …

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HDPE pipelines keep Pennsylvania frack pad running

In winter 2022, near the small Pennsylvania community of Wind Ridge, a project was underway to install high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe as the sole piping material of a hydraulic fracturing – or fracking – operation. Fracking is a method of extracting oil or natural gas from within the earth. During a fracking operation, cracks or seams in the earth’s crust are injected with water at high pressure and widened, releasing the oil or natural gas …

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