TPT May 2019

T E CHNOLOG Y

Lightweight, modular machine for large-pipe fusion in tight spaces Heavy-duty bandsaw with a tilted frame THE C-780FNC-3M from Cosen is a large-capacity machine able to cut 550mm round and 550x780mm rect- angular. The machine has a powerful 10HP (7.5kW) blade motor and a double- column design that is built for heavy-duty cutting. The machine has a tilted frame, which is an advantage when cutting very dense metal. With its 3m infeed, it is possible to cut extra-long material. force required throughout the cutting cycle, increasing the cutting efficiency and extending blade life. Cosen EMEA delivers most of its machines by default with built-in chip conveyor pressure regulator. Cosen recently introduced the Cosen Predictive Cloud, enabling companies to track the health and status of their machines and components in real time. Machine owners do not need to be in the office as Cosen’s mobile app, Mechalogix, makes it possible to track Cosen EMEA – Netherlands Email: europe@cosensaws.com Website: www.cosen.com The over-sized precision-ground columns ensure the smooth saw frame movement and consistent, stable cutting machines on the go, on either Android or iOS devices. Cosen was founded in 1976 in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and soon developed its first manual bandsaw line – MHV-180AE and MHV-230E. It opened a subsidiary company in the USA in 1989 and a European subsidiary in 2013, producing bandsawing machines for companies around the world.

The Acrobat is offered in single pipe sizes to eliminate the need for inserts, which also keeps the machine lightweight. Each size package includes the jaws, heater and lightweight facer blade holders. To complete the machine, a common core package can be paired with any of the sizes, which helps reduce costs. It includes the cylinder assemblies, clamp assemblies, carriage skid, facer stand, a detachable facer motor for easy manoeuvrability, a heater/ facer rolling cart to move everything easily from joint to joint, an HPU with DataLogger ® capability, and a shipping container.

multiple components to reduce weight and size. The ability to assemble the upper and lower jaws of the carriage around the pipe by hand eliminates the need for extra equipment and manpower that would be required to lift and fit an entire carriage into a cramped space. The carriage is half the weight of alternative machines and can be arranged in four-, three- and two- jaw configurations for an even smaller footprint. All of the fusion equipment, including the carriage, drill-powered facer, heater and hydraulic power unit (HPU), can be loaded on a single scissor lift platform. The flexibility of the machine allows it to fuse pipe in any orientation that is required in plumbing, mechanical and HVAC installations, including vertical and overhead.

MCELROY has introduced new sizes to the Acrobat TM machine line that feature the QuikFit TM carriage, which allows operators to meet the challenges of fusing large-diameter polypropylene pipe in close-quarters working environments. “Acrobat with QuikFit carriages provide a solution through a modular single-size jaw design that is going to make a huge difference in how large-diameter polypropylene pipe is installed,” said Paul Donaldson, manager of mechanical engineering at McElroy. “The beauty of this design is that it simplifies the fusion process to help serve the needs of the plumbing, mechanical and HVAC industry.” The new machines, which fuse 355 to 630mm (14" to 24") polypropylene pipe, are a response to demand in the industry for lightweight, large-diameter butt fusion equipment that would make overhead pipe installations more safe and efficient. Fusing large pipe on plumbing and mechanical installations is intricate work, whether for new construction or building retrofits. Operators work around ducting, framing, stud walls and other obstacles, leaving little space to fuse pipe, especially when the pipe is many feet in the air. If the fusion machine is heavy and bulky, it makes the job difficult or even impossible. McElroy took on the challenge by custom designing the Acrobat with QuikFit carriage to break down into

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

Acrobat with QuikFit carriage

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