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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...

A product we’ve covered quite a bit and stay behind is the McElroy Datalogger® 6. With this incredibly useful tool, just about all of your important joint fusion data can be recorded, kept, and updated as needed in a portable solution by simply touching a couple of buttons. The DataLogger makes use of the popular Android operating system by Google to manage all of the parameters involved in the fusion process. This includes details such as heat soak times and heating pressure. Though it serves its purpose as a tablet, you won’t need to worry too much about keeping the...

We’ve already told you about our extensive selection of machines by McElroy that we have available for your 2019 fusion needs. These machines are widely used in the industry and are designed to handle today’s demands while also being efficient to use. However, using these machines the correct way while also ensuring they are being used efficiently requires having a person that is trained in how these machines operate. This is where McElroy Parts comes in. McElroy Parts remains at the forefront in providing forward-looking, all-encompassing training. This training is centered around productivity and efficiency while keeping a close eye...