TPT July 2013

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Fusion machine with large chassis MCELROY has introduced a new ordering option for its TracStar ® 28 model. Named the Super 28, the fusion machine pairs a 28 fusion machine carriage for fusing 2" IPS to 8" DIPS (63mm to 225mm) polyethylene pipe with a larger tracked chassis powered by diesel fuel. be easily removed for in-ditch fusion. For tight installations, the outer fixed jaw of the carriage and the skid can be removed from the carriage, converting the unit to a three-jaw carriage. powered 28 carriage, TracStar 412/618 chassis, facer, heater, insulated heater stand and lifting assembly. The Super 28 can also be ordered as a combination unit, offering a saddle fusion capability that allows fusion of branch saddles with a maximum base diameter of 9.63" onto any size pipe main.

The Super 28’s chassis is the same as those on the larger TracStar 412 and 618 fusion machines. The diesel-fuelled carriage is better suited to certain jobsites than the standard gasoline-powered option of the original TracStar 28. The standard Super 28 features the diesel-

TracStar machines are self-contained, self-propelled, track-mounted vehicles that can handle grades up to 30 per cent. The four-jaw fusion carriage can

McElroy – USA Email: fusion@mcelroy.com Website: www.mcelroy.com

Touch screen controls ERCOLINA’s rotary draw TB60 is suitable for producing consistent quality bends in pipe, tube, squares, rectangular, solids and other profiles to a 2½" capacity and a centre line radius as small as 2D. The counterbending die vice position is monitored electronically for accuracy and repeatability. This portable two- speed machine has base wheels and a lift handle and includes a foot pedal which allows for hands-free operation. The TB60 Top Bender is a suitable choice to replace outdated ram-style hydraulic benders. An optional two-axis This model offers simple controls with programmable bend angle and material springback compensation with readout.

positioning table increases productivity and versatility when bending multiple bends in two planes. CML USA, Inc is the North American supplier of Ercolina tube, pipe and profile bending machinery.

Ercolina – USA Website: www.ercolina-usa.com

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