TPT May 2015

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Large-diameter machine for close-quarter fusions

make it easier to load, and the four- jaw carriage converts to a three-jaw configuration making it possible to fuse short pipe stubs, providing maximum versatility in close quarters. The In-Ditch 48 provides ease of mobility with multiple lifting points, a carriage spreader bar and skidded carriage. The power pack and heater/ facer caddy each have a single, central lifting point and forklift pockets. Roll bars protect the carriage and hydraulic components as the machine is eased into the ditch. It is compatible with the McElroy DataLogger ® , which provides joint recording ability and added job site accountability.

McElroy president Chip McElroy. “Our innovations are part of a continual effort to help build infrastructures more efficiently and productively so that they can be relied on for decades.” The In-Ditch 48 provides 3,000 psi maximum pressure to serve various in- ditch applications for 450 to 1,200mm OD pipe (16" to 48" OD). Removable jaws and clamp cylinders

MCELROY’S In-Ditch 48 brings fusion capability to confined work settings using large-diameter pipe. It features a top-loading heater and facer, providing flexibility in tight spaces, with minimal site excavation required. “With the popularity and success of our smaller In-Ditch fusion machines, we are excited to offer the In-Ditch 48 for large-diameter pipe,” said

McElroy’s In-Ditch 48

McElroy – USA Fax: +1 918 831 9256

Email: fusion@mcelroy.com Website: www.mcelroy.com

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Plate Edge Milling Machine PFM LQ CNC for cross & longitudinal welding edge preparation with highest accuracy Advantages: – Best solution for straight, conical and trapezoid plates – Short processing times through special milling concepts – No clamping portal, free crane access – Wide variety of solutions for every application

Straight, conical and trapezoid plates

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