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Tulsa, Okla. — The launch of McElroy’s In-Ditch 48 brings fusion capability to confined work settings using large-diameter pipe. The In-Ditch 48 features a top-loading heater and facer providing greater flexibility in tight spaces with minimal site excavation required. “With the popularity and success of our smaller In-Ditch fusion machines, we are excited to offer the In-Ditch 48 for large-diameter pipe,” said McElroy President Chip McElroy. “Our innovations are part of a continual effort to …
Tulsa, Okla. — McElroy has brought hydraulic capability to its Pipe Stand line for 4″ to 20″ (200mm-500mm) pipe to help align thermoplastic pipe more efficiently on butt fusion jobsites. The Hydraulically Adjustable Pipe Stand features hand-pumped hydraulic lifting which gives the operator the ability to adjust the height of the stand while the pipe is still supported on the stand. The hydraulic adjusting feature eliminates the need to remove the pipe from the stand …
At the beginning of the Civil War, Union soldiers occupied Arlington, Virginia, realizing that the location offered a great strategic location, just across the Potomac River from Washington D.C. When the Union started taking large amounts of casualties during the war, the Army Quartermaster General ordered an examination of possible sites for military cemeteries. Personnel soon came back with a viable option in Arlington, at the former home of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. The …
The fusing of thermoplastic pipe results in a leak-free and corrosive-resistant system that is becoming the preferred choice for replacing conventional piping systems that are failing across the country. McElroy is the worldwide leader in the science of joining thermoplastic pipe in a growing number of infrastructures. A crucial part of any new installation is the selection of a fusion machine that will cater to your jobsite’s specific needs. Here’s a few tips on McElroy …