Product Showcase wows attendees at INFUSION18

Our annual networking conference for the plastic pipe industry — INFUSION — took place last month and one of the most exciting events in the lineup of programs is always our Product Showcase. This offers our guests a hands-on experience with all of our new fusion equipment and gives them an opportunity to interact with the engineers who designed them.

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Arched bridge presents unique staging for pipe fusion job

Sailboat Bridge, which arches impressively over Grand Lake in northeastern Oklahoma, was a feat of infrastructure when it was built in 1938 and rebuilt in 2001. Installing new water and sewer pipelines on the underside of its half-mile-long deck was quite a feat as well. The dual pipelines are funded by the Cherokee Nation in its efforts to bring water and sewer services from the city of Grove to their new casino that just opened …

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New innovations offered in TracStar® Series 2 line

McElroy announces the launch of a new series in its long-proven TracStar line that is more functional and efficient than ever before. The TracStar Series 2 for medium-diameter pipe now shares a common vehicle that is interchangeable with the 28, 250, 412 and 618 fusion machines for 2” IPS to 18” OD thermoplastic pipe. The cowling was redesigned to provide better airflow and heat dissipation. There is also easier access to the engine when maintenance …

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