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Here at McElroy Parts, we’re always striving to become your one-stop shop for your project needs. As we continue to expand the number of products we offer, we have a pair of new McElroy products available for sale. We’ll begin with the McElroy SmartFab 125 Socket Fusion Machine. This machine is designed to provide a smart method of socket fusing fittings and pipe for polypropylene piping systems. Despite its large appearance, the SmartFab 125 was designed with portability in mind and it can be positioned on any flat surface. With this design, operators can ensure accurate prefabrication while also enjoying...

We are very excited to present an all-new product recently announced by McElroy: Standardized Polypropylene Socket Adapters! This new product is an important evolution in McElroy’s product catalog as the type D and type Q socket fusion adapters will be phased out and replaced with a new single-design adapter. This replacement is incredibly important and worth noting as it will dramatically simplify order selection while also minimizing inventory requirements and streamlining the manufacturing process. Customers concerned about previous adapters should know that they will still be able to use their existing heater adapters until the time comes to replace them...

Last time we took a look at two of the McElroy TracStar fusion machine packages. These heavy duty tools are among the best in the industry, capable of handling jobs of virtually any size and scope. Today we would like to highlight one of the tools we didn’t cover in the previous blog, the TracStar 900 Fusion Machine Package.The TracStar 900 is something of an all-in-one solution. The machine is self-propelled as well as self-contained and is designed to handle any terrain. The heater is powered by an on-board generator and the machine also features a removable carriage. This removable...

Working with pipe requires heavy duty tools to ensure whatever project you’re working on is done efficiently and professionally. McElroy’s fusion machines have been used for years as essential tools, and today we would like to shed some light on two of its powerful machines.   The TracStar 618 is a venerable machine which was recently redesigned using feedback from those on the field. The machine has a cowling design designed to boost heat dissipation and it also has significantly improved access to make maintenance easier. The electrical system has also been updated to further improve circuit protection while the...

Today we would like to present and provide a little more information about the McElroy MegaMc® 1648 Fusion Machine Package, a powerful solution we currently have for sale right here on the McElroy Parts website.   Built to address the large diameter requirements of industries including sewer and water as well as mining, the MegaMc® 1648 can butt fuse pipe sizes from as small as 16” OD to 48” OD. The machine is able to efficiently butt fuse the bulk of fittings without the need to involve special holders or having to take off the outer jaw.   Using McElroy’s...