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With its robust selection of machines, McElroy offers fusion tools for every need, size and scope not being much of a factor. When it comes to smaller solutions, McElroy’s Mini-Mc® is available to save the day or you can choose something like its cousin, the 1LC Fusion Machine Package. The McElroy 1LC is a powerful alternative that provides a greater level of conventional operation while retaining many of the features of its sibling, the McElroy 2LC. The 1LC heater shares similarities with McElroy’s other machines by being located on the unit’s guide rods. One of its most distinctive and useful...

If you have yet to evolve your fusion data record keeping to the power of the McElroy Datalogger® 6, you may be missing out. With this useful and rugged tool, all of the details involving your joint fusion data are able to be recorded, organized and changed as needed without tons of paperworkThe DataLogger runs on Android, the popular Google operating system which powers millions of smartphones and tablets. The software can keep track of data like heat soak times and heating pressure. Despite it being an Android tablet, the DataLogger 6 was designed for real-world. This means it provides...

A major component to ensuring your expensive machinery equipment works as it should for many years to come is to maintain consistency. That means ongoing maintenance, proper operation, and proper education, among other things. Let’s explore some of these. Don’t overdo it. Modern machinery equipment is capable of tremendous feats but as with any machine, there are limitations that should be closely followed. Instead of trying to overexert the machine, make sure you follow the specifications in the manual so you know what its limitations are. It’s wiser to obtain the right machine to perform the job safely versus increasing...

Ideally, all work environments would provide a sufficient amount of space to ensure the utmost safety and productivity. However, realistically we know that sometimes the job calls for a compact solution. In keeping with our ongoing showcase of the different McElroy parts and tools available, today we will concentrate on the McElroy DynaMc® 28 Fusion Machine and the McElroy Spider™ 125 Fusion Machine, a pair of tools available for purchase directly via the McElroy Parts website. When socket fusion speed and precision of polypropylene pipe and fittings between 63mm to 125mm are a top priority, the McElroy Spider™ 125 Series...

When working on different types of terrain, the machine you use will likely play a major role in how efficient the job is performed. McElroy machines are designed to handle tough terrain conditions, and these machines may just make the fusion process a lot easier to perform. We’ll kick things off with the TracStar® 900 HF Fusion Machine Package, also known by its simpler name of the TracStar 900. This product is something of an ultra powerful jack of all trades, being self-contained in addition to also being self-propelled. The machine is able to handle virtually any type of terrain...