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  The butt fusion method, which falls under the larger area of plastic welding, includes a pair of separate plastic components, commonly two tubes or a tube and a covering. This approach was primarily used with polyethylene in the past, although polypropylene has recently expanded at an exponential rate. Nonetheless, most thermoplastic tubes are usually included in the procedure. Before melting, an electrical heating plate is used to apply heat to the ends of both sections at the same time. After that, a heating plate is removed, and tension is applied for a set amount of time, resulting in "welded...

  Whatever your interests may be, McElroy University provides the training to meet your needs. Class schedules until mid-April are currently in place, with more to come. McElroy University has been the gold standard for pipe fusion equipment operation and maintenance training for almost 40 years. The courses at McElroy University are designed to ensure that operators, technicians, inspectors and engineers are ready for the work ahead. Every course is designed to present topics and recreate situations that students will face on a pipe fusion jobsite. McElroy University online courses include easy-to-follow, immersive modules. In-person classes include time for hands-on...

McElroy Parts is a leader in comprehensive training in the field. Our training helps boost productivity and efficiency while bringing attention to the essential safety procedures needed while using McElroy fusion parts. McElroy training is designed so that our students will learn on and with the same machines used in the field.  This allows for the needed skills to operate advanced technology, knowledge of necessary safety procedures, optimal performance, and extensive knowledge. McElroy instructors have spent years working on various job sites and have incredible knowledge they are ready to share with their students.  Trainees will learn from industry professionals...

McElroy Parts has a wide selection of socket machines, a form of polypropylene machine. We currently have three socket fusion kits available for purchase. This type of McElroy fusion part can help install fittings for pipe diameters ranging in sizes from 16mm to 125 mm. These tools socket fuse polypropylene pipes and fittings.  Kits are great for both heathers and socket adapters, allowing you the parts you need to flawlessly perform socket fusion jobs. All McElroy socket tools are up to ISO 15874, DIN 16962, and DIN 8077 pipes and fittings specifications standards.  The PP 120V 20-63MM SKT FUS KIT...

Better record-keeping and a growing amount of accountability are increasing drastically for those who build and manage vital pipeline infrastructures. New standards have been put into place to ensure the accurate and efficient collection of data from plastic pipe fusions. Through McElroy Parts' DataLogger®, achieving these requirements is simple and quick. It offers the ability to retain the most valuable information on fusion operation and allows for improved traceability and quality assurance that pipelines were fused how they were designed to and can be relied upon.  Through the DataLogger®, one of McElroy Fusion Parts' most highly sought after products, you...