News — McElroy Fusion Machine Parts

McElroy Parts is a leader in comprehensive training in the field. Our training helps boost productivity and efficiency while bringing attention to the essential safety procedures needed while using McElroy fusion parts. McElroy training is designed so that our students will learn on and with the same machines used in the field.  This allows for the needed skills to operate advanced technology, knowledge of necessary safety procedures, optimal performance, and extensive knowledge. McElroy instructors have spent years working on various job sites and have incredible knowledge they are ready to share with their students.  Trainees will learn from industry professionals...

Better record-keeping and a growing amount of accountability are increasing drastically for those who build and manage vital pipeline infrastructures. New standards have been put into place to ensure the accurate and efficient collection of data from plastic pipe fusions. Through McElroy Parts' DataLogger®, achieving these requirements is simple and quick. It offers the ability to retain the most valuable information on fusion operation and allows for improved traceability and quality assurance that pipelines were fused how they were designed to and can be relied upon.  Through the DataLogger®, one of McElroy Fusion Parts' most highly sought after products, you...

McElroy Parts is an industry leader when it comes to McElroy fusion parts training and other machinery equipment training. Our training is both advanced and comprehensive, designed to heighten job site productivity. By focusing on essentials, such as the proper safety procedures while operating machinery, our training is structured, so individuals will get hands-on training with the same machines, they will use on the job site. Individuals will receive the critical skills to ensure safety, knowledge, and efficiency on every job site. Each McElroy instructor has years of experience when it comes to pipelining job sites and look forward to...

Fusions can be simple or complex depending on the part and the job. No matter the length or difficulty of the project, operators should always practice safety and be aware of all guidelines. Operator safety and the safety of others on the job site, are dependent on operator attention and care. Fusion machines should only be operated after each operator has taken the time to carefully read the manual and instructions, along with safety guidelines, or taken classes where needed. Aside from a basic level of caution, there are a few additional ways to increase job site safety.  Choose a...

Socket fusion welding is a common technique for manufacturing and assembling plastic piping systems (such as HDPE and polypropylene pipes) utilizing injection molded techniques. The process consists primarily of a heating phase, followed by a cooling and welding phase. Socket fusion can be done by hand or via McElroy fusion parts, depending on the size of the pipe.  McElroy socket fusion kits make the process of installing pipe diameter fittings (sizes 16mm to 125mm) hassle-free. Our tools are made specifically for socket fusion of all major brands of polypropylene pipes and fittings. Our kits offer convenience for not only heaters...