Check out the newest batch of Champions of Fusion entries!

It’s time for our first batch of Champions of Fusion submissions for 2026! These entries were received during January 2026. First, let’s congratulate our MONTHLY SWAG BAG winner, Luke Lavalle! Luke sent us this photo of a “tricky” 250-315 manifold he fabricated after being told he’d need to use electrofusion couplers. Luke said he’d “thought it would look better without” the couplers, and he did a great job! Our other monthly entries were: Do you …


Vault™ ID Tags and Fabrication Workflow Now Available!

We’re excited to announce the public release of Vault™ ID Tags and the Fabrication Workflow! Vault ID Tags are pre-coded labels containing QR codes that can be associated with a specific joint. Scanning the QR code provides access to the joint report. No custom app is required, and the open URL allows any device to access the joint report – even without a Vault account. The Fabrication Workflow operates alongside the Vault ID Tags by digitally linking individual fusion joint reports together to create a …


IN THE FIELD

Operators share insights from Tritan® 560 job sites Since its debut in 2022, the Tritan® 560 has redefined expectations on the jobsite. By combining key features from three of McElroy’s most innovative machines – the rugged portability and advanced technology of the TracStar® iSeries, the bottom-loading capabilities of the Talon™ 2000, and the flexible carriage of the Acrobat™ QuikFit® – THE Tritan 560 was purpose-built for efficiency, safety, and ease of use. At the heart …


Optimize your sales with new cylinder selection tool

Whether you’re selling or renting a piece of fusion equipment, choosing the right machine for the job is the first step to success. Cylinder force is an important consideration when determining which machine is needed for a fusion job. Just like no single machine can handle ½”-78”, there are also choices for which machine should be used based on the pipe OD, wall thickness and fusion standard required.  How and when to choose the specific …