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Why is McElroy among the most trusted names in fusion equipment? It performs the job with greater speed and minimal cooling time. Let's dive just a bit into their operation while providing a fundamental look into the machines as they undertake big roles. McElroy mechanisms with hydraulic jaws are adept at clamping tightly over the tubing at once. Standard machines often allow the individual tightening of each clamp, which means a more productive and efficient fusion experience. The facer motion is hydraulically operated close to the jaws, meaning that lowering and raising is just a matter of seconds. In standard...

If you are on the McElroy Parts website, you already have a clear understanding of the welding process for pipe fusion. Let's explain the procedure a bit more if you've only just begun to delve into this, to get a clearer picture of how the McElroy machines work.For welding processes that use melting as part of the mixture of materials with related melting points and composition, fusion welding can be thought of as the umbrella or general term. Heat fusion joining is also a broad umbrella word for pipes and pipe fittings that includes various processes and techniques such as...

What steps have you implemented to maximize your joint productivity? Depending on the situation, factors may exist that could be counterproductive, like time or budget constraints, terrain, or the effects of Mother Nature. As such, to optimize efficiency as far as possible, it is important to have the right instruments available to you. The McElroy Facebook page references someone who needs to operate a pair of fusion machines at the same time because of the sixteen-minute time needed by the project joints to cool properly. The person makes use of the McElroy PolyHorse® to achieve up to 24 joints fused...

Earlier this week, McElroy® shared a post showcasing another business using the power of its fusion machines and tools to get the job done. ISCO Industries and Murphy Pipeline Contractors gave McElroy a tour as its professionals used the MegaMc® 2065 machine to efficiently pipe 54” HDPE. The MegaMc 2065 is a workhorse packed with the power to tackle the largest of pipe applications. Its usage encompasses different parts of the world thanks to its efficiency in fusing large diameter polyethylene pipe across a multitude of industries. Most butt fusion fittings can be performed without requiring the use of special...

If it’s been a while since you’ve visited the McElroy Parts website, we’ve quietly made some enhancements to the navigation to help you find what you need quicker and more comprehensively. Specifically, the Fusion Machines and Accessories menus have been expanded with more options, making it simple to narrow down the information you may be looking for. Under the Fusion Machines menu, for example, you’ll find a Machine Breakdown menu for several different McElroy® Pitbull and Rolling machines. Upon clicking one of these models, you’ll be greeted with a useful page showing you easy to read information on how to...