HDPE Projects Help Utah’s Dixie Region Stay Leak Free

Utah’s Washington County, in the state’s Dixie region, is a popular haven for retirees and recreational sports fanatics. The beautiful red sandstone landscape, easy drive to Las Vegas and moderate winter temperatures all work together to make the region one of the United States’ fastest growing communities. However, a booming population equates to more demand on water in an area that receives little to no snowfall and approximately 11 inches of rainfall per year. With …

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PolyHorse helps contractor tackle cross-country fusions

Many people have heard of a cross-country foot race. A cross-country race is a timed event where competitors face different challenges over a fixed distance. The obstacles can range from weather to adverse terrain. The thrill of the race might be the obstacles awaiting the competitors at every turn. However, no one would blame a competitor for using a shortcut in the race, if it were legal and within the rules. Near Loudonville, Ohio, R&R …

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McElroy to Exhibit at CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show

TULSA, Okla. — McElroy, the pipe fusion experts, will exhibit at the 2011 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show in Las Vegas on March 22 -26. The show will be located at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with McElroy located at booth S-750. McElroy will exhibit the most dynamic range of pipe fusion products and productivity tools in the company’s history. Products scheduled to appear include: The MegaMc 1600 — The 1600 is the world’s largest pipe fusion machine. …

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McElroy Introduces Rolling 28 Hand-Pump Fusion Machine

TULSA, Okla. — McElroy’s new Rolling 28 Hand-Pump (HP) fusion machine combines the versatility and convenience of a rolled chassis with a hand-pump fusion carriage for fusing 2-inch IPS through 8-inch DIPS high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe sizes (63mm through 225mm). The Rolling 28 HP features a double-action hand pump that works in unison with high-velocity cylinders to create fast carriage speeds for quick opens and closes during fusion processes. The new machine comes standard with …

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