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58 MARCH 2016
T E CHNOLOG Y
Pipe fusion for large-diameter pipe
THE release of the TracStar® 1200 brings
the largest pipe fusion capability to date
in McElroy’s line of self-propelled, track-
mounted fusion machines.
The TracStar 1200 has many of the
same benefits as the smaller models, but
with some major upgrades. It features an
advanced emission control engine that
burns ultra-low-sulphur diesel to meet
the EPA’s latest Tier 4 standards. The
cowling has also been redesigned so
that technicians have better and quicker
access to the engine for maintenance.
“The TracStar line was quickly
embraced when it was launched 18
years ago and its design continues to
improve based on the input we receive
from the field,” said the company’s
president, Chip McElroy. “The ability to
propel the machine from joint to joint has
always been a major selling point and
this feature will help meet the growing
demand for fusing large-diameter pipe.”
The TracStar 1200 butt fuses pipe
from 450 to 1,200mm OD (16" to 48"),
and can traverse almost any terrain,
including mud, loose soil, snow and
gradients up to 30 per cent. It is self-
contained with an on-board generator
for powering the hydraulic pivoting
heater and facer. The three- or four-jaw
convertible carriage is easily removable
for in-ditch use.
Other features include hydraulic
outriggers for stability and levelling and
an ergonomic operator platform.
McElroy – USA
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The TracStar 1200 from McElroy