TPT July 2014

Technology News

Socket fusion tool for PP installations MCELROY, a manufacturer of

The Spider 125 with Universal Clamping is supplied with its own carrying case: a full assortment of heaters and heater adapters in the 63 to 125mm range are available. PP fused pipe systems are used in many residential, commercial and industrial applications, including potable water, chilled water, grey water, heating and cooling systems, hydronics, geothermal and compressed air systems, rainwater collection and irrigation, chemical transport and fire suppression systems.

continue to give operators the tools they need to perform socket fusions on challenging jobsites,” said McElroy president Chip McElroy. “Our fusion products are becoming recognised as the best complement to polypropylene pipe installations which are being used more and more in today’s best and most advanced indoor piping systems.” At 15lb, the Spider 125 with Universal Clamping is a lightweight, compact de- vice with a worm gear drive and parallel link system that brings pipes and fittings together evenly and under control. A sin- gle technician can align, heat, fuse and cool the pipe, and because the Spider is non-back drivable, constant pressure is maintained throughout the process.

thermoplastic pipe fusion machines, has launched its latest socket fusion tool for polypropylene pipe installations. The Spider 125 with Universal Clamping is suitable for installations using 63 to 125mm PP pipe in overhead, vertical and tight workspaces. The new universal clamping feature allows the latest Spider 125 model to accommodate any size of pipe or coupling, eliminating the need for inserts. The original Spider 125 is designed with a chain-clamping system, and it is supplied with a variety of insert sizes for pipes and fittings. “We are pleased to bring this new feature to the Spider 125 which will

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

Design and construct of tube cutting machines

With this system users obtain a modular and compact solution that permits them to carry out simultaneous operations (tube cutting, both ends machined simultaneously, blowing and unloading of work pieces). The operations carried out by the end finishing unit are, for example, chamfering, flattening, threading, boring, marking, etc, according to the client’s request. All the lines Panamac produces are equipped with touch-screens that are extremely user friendly and equipped with function keys and a large screen. Additionally, the wide viewing angle lets users read the displayed pages from an angle. This instrument enables the operator to view diagnostic messages, warnings or operator instructions in real time and simultaneously edit operating parameters simply and directly. The front panel is water resistant and is electrically protected in compliance with IP65F standards.

perpendicular cuts and an excellent finish. The company has obtained the patent on the ‘competely mechanical’ cut system and with this step forward it has obtained important results on the cut quality and an improvement of the work conditions inside the factory as well as benefits for the environment. Its innovative cutting system transfers pieces of tube to the correct working station on a rotary table and can handle tubes up to a diameter of 70mm in this way. When using a more linear transfer system pieces up to a diameter of 300mm can be cut.

PANAMAC designs and constructs systems for tube cutting and machining, and is located in North-Eastern Italy. Panamac continuously develops new technological solutions and aims to perfect those that already exist. The cutting systems Panamac designs and constructs are highly adaptable and offer excellent overall reliability. They are also free from oleodynamic drives resulting in low noise level operation and low running costs. Panamac orbital cutting units embody a number of advantages with respect to traditional systems, including silent running, rapid operation, perfectly flat,

Panamac – Italy Email: info@panamac.it Website: www.panamac.it

Panamac’s TR machine

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