TPT November 2016

T E CHNOLOG Y

Expanded fusion machine range MCELROY has expanded its Acrobat fusion machine line, following its launch in 2014. (2" to 10") polypropylene pipe, but offers the same compact design that allows operators to fuse pipe in the confines of walls, ceilings and floors.

variety of pipe sizes, and its narrow jaws allow fusions to most flanges and fittings.

The Acrobat range is designed to meet the needs of the HVAC, plumbing and mechanical industry. The latest model – the Acrobat 250 – has a lighter weight hydraulic power unit (HPU) that is easier to move around the job site and consumes less power. A lightweight heater and guide rod latching system eliminates the need to manually hold the heater in place during overhead fusions, reducing operator fatigue, and an ergonomic handlebar design makes it easy to use from all angles, even overhead. “It’s exciting to design a new line of equipment that makes it easier for operators to work in challenging indoor environments where pipe is fused in very tight spaces,” said McElroy president Chip McElroy. The Acrobat 250 goes a step up in size in fusion capability for 63 to 250mm

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To further reduce its footprint, the carriage can be configured from four to three jaws without tools. A single- size insert design can accommodate a

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McElroy’s Acrobat 250

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