Why purchase or use the McElroy Fusion Machine vs. other equipment? McElroy is a company with over 30 years of fusion machine manufacturing experience.  They were the first company to patent the centerline guidance systems,  and the first to manufacture a self-contained fusion machine.  Their machines give the highest quality design and manufacture consistent fusion with reliable results, field durability, safe, easy and efficient operation, and minimal maintenance. 

Patented Centerline Guidance: The patented centerline guidance system is where the center line of the guide rods is located in a plane, which passes through the centerline of the pipe or fittings being fused.  The result is an equal distribution of force around the interfaces, resulting in uniform bead formation and consistent joint quality.

Highly Efficient Clamping Mechanism: Multiple deep serrations in the jaws and inserts combined with the thrust bearings in the clamp knobs minimize the force required to clamp and round pipe.  This improves operator efficiency and pre-longs the life of the machine.

Self Contained:  Unites with ranges covering 2" to 8" all the way up to 12" to 36"  are available as self contained machines.  These are powered by gasoline or diesel engines and are available in may options.  No external power source is needed. 

Hydraulically Powered Pipe Lift: The hydraulically powered pipe lift raises and lowers with the pull of a lever.  This assists the operator with pipe handling and removal.  This heavy duty "V" roller ensures safe tracking through the machine loading and unloading.  This also allows for the highest level of efficiency and productivity in the field.

Semi-Automatic hydraulic Control System:  The semi-automatic hydraulic manifold block design allows for presetting of facing , heating and fusion pressures.  The constant, continuous pressure provided by the self-contained hydraulic system provides adequate pressure to ensure consistently good fusion joints.  This semi-automatic operation also simplifies operator training and ensures consistent repeatable performance.

Hydraulically Operated Facer: The hydraulically operated facer has sufficient power to face even the heaviest pipe wall with ease.  The cutter block rotates maintenance free sealed ball bearings and the facer stops ensure a square face off.  The locking mechanism safely locks the facer in the open or closed position.  There are three carbide tipped blades on each  side of the facer to provide quick facing and these blades are very easily replaced and require no adjustment during facing, once again saving you valuable time.  IT  is possible that the facer may stall during pipe facing from too much pressure being applied.. If a hydraulic facer stall,  there is no damage to it.  It a n electric facer stalls, the brushed must be replace every time! Another McElroy advantage.

Compact Removable Carriage: The three jaw carriage assembly can be easily removed from the chassis for remote operation.

Lightweight Heater:  The McElroy lightweight heaters are revolutionary in the industry .  They have replaceable bolt on the butt fusion heater controls and heat up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit in less than 20 minutes.  They have replaceable bolt on butt fusion heaters adapter plates and come with an insulated heater stand for protection and convenience.  Unlike other heaters with a flexible Teflon coated sheet, or McElroy heaters are designs with a solid aluminum surface Teflon coated plate which ensures proper and equal heat distribution.

DataLogger Compatibility: The McElroy fusion machines are all fully compatible with the portable McElroy Datalogger technology.