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T E CHNOLOG Y
Expanded fusion machine range
MCELROY has expanded its Acrobat
fusion machine line, following its launch
in 2014.
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
(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.
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
variety of pipe sizes, and its narrow
jaws allow fusions to most flanges and
fittings.
McElroy – USA
Fax: +1 918 831 9285
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McElroy’s Acrobat 250