As the market shifts to larger diameter HDPE pipe and applications, applications are demanding greater wall thickness. While having the right tools for these heavy-duty tools is essential, heavy-wall HDPE pipe fusion does come with challenges. However, with the combination of the right McElroy tools and employing best practices, the process can be made much easier.
Being a leader in the fusing of HDPE pipe, McElroy understands the challenges involved in heavy wall fusion. Last year, it shared a video dedicated to illustrating Heavy Wall Fusion Best Practices. The lengthy video is nearly an hour long and goes in-depth on the entire process and how to best approach the process.
Should you need to fuse HDPE large diameter pipe, we have the solutions to help you get the job done safely and efficiently. Our assortment of McElroy solutions include tools for handling pipes of virtually any size using the time-tested and proven technology that has made McElroy a major industry player. We encourage you to check out the video and be sure to contact us if you need to work with HDPE pipe and are unsure which tools are best for the job.
McElroy Parts provides technically advanced, dependable, sturdy, and efficient pipe fusion equipment solutions. Our versatile tools are designed to be used for just about any project and we have a team of professionals thoroughly trained in working with McElroy parts and equipment, including McElroy Certified Instructors and McElroy Certified Master Mechanics. For information on McElroy fusion machine parts please fill out the form on our McElroy Parts Finder page.