TPi July 2015

products & developments Low-force fusion

configuration, and only 29lb in its three- jaw set-up.

“The unique installation challenges that commercial buildings present was a perfect fit for us because of McElroy’s extensive background in product innovation,” said Chip McElroy, president and CEO of McElroy. “We are excited to offer job site solutions in this market with the Acrobat 160 and our entire line of polypropylene tools and accessories.” The Acrobat 160 can be configured from four to three jaws without using tools, for added flexibility in tight spaces. The machine weighs 40lb in the four-jaw

Thermoplastic pipe fusion equipment expert McElroy has launched the Acrobat™ 160, a low-force fusion machine for 63 to 160mm polypropylene pipe. The Acrobat 160 allows operators to fuse pipe for plumbing, mechanical and geothermal projects and a variety of other indoor applications where work spaces are often very limited. Its small footprint and light weight makes it an easy machine to manipulate when performing fusions overhead as well as on the ground, within crawl spaces, attics and other confines.

The narrow jaws allow fusions for flanges to outlet branches of tees and most fittings. The machine is provided with a hydraulic power unit (HPU) and inserts for commonly butt-fused polypropylene pipe sizes. The facer and heater can be loaded from the top or bottom (in the three-jaw configuration) of the carriage, giving the operator better access and flexibility regardless of the joining challenge. The Acrobat 160 is compatible with the DataLogger ® quality assurance tool, which allows operators to record and document the key parameters of the pipe fusion process to ensure the integrity of fusion joints and increase job site accountability. It is also available in a productivity package that includes a manual machine stand and two PolyPorters ® , which aid in lifting the pipe as well as performing as a pipe stand.

McElroy – USA fusion@mcelroy.com www.mcelroy.com

McElroy’s Acrobat 160 low-force fusion machine

DP Seals sets NORSOK standard Seal and moulding manufacturer DP Seals is setting a standard in components conforming to the rigorous NORSOK M-710 benchmark, and claims to be one of the few companies to insist on only using materials that meet the full requirements of just the top two grades. in hostile sub-sea environments. To meet M-710, materials must achieve accepted criteria for both rapid gas decompression (RGD), also known as explosive decompression (ED), and sour gas ageing (H 2 S), both of which are proven indicators of long- term performance and viable life expectancy.

“High quality components have been the cornerstone of our success,” said MD Andrew Piper, “and adhering to M-710 is simply one more way in which we can be sure of meeting the stringent specifications of our customers in the oil and gas industries.” A stand-alone website (www. norsokready.com) has been launched, with full information on NORSOK testing criteria and a list of approved materials used by DP Seals.

Originally developed by the Norwegian petroleum industry, M-710 has now become an internationally recognised standard for non-metallic seals and bearings, offering oil and gas companies an assurance of quality, performance and durability in components designed to operate

DP Seals has been working to the NORSOK standard virtually from its inception, and has developed and supplied a wide range of seals and custom-moulded components to customers in the UK, Scandinavia and further afield.

DP Seals Ltd – UK sales@dpseals.com www.dpseals.com

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