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January 2017 TUBE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL 41
products & developments
ALWAYS A STEP FURTHER
 Extended range of alloys with superior corrosion re-
sistance and excellent process ability and formability
 Cut to length service and end forming: brushing,
bending, shouldering, riveting, expanding, flattening,
tapering, swaging, punching, brazing, etc.
 Surface enhancement through inner fins, dimples or
grooves for improved heat transfer
 Clad layers for additional corrosion protection, post
-braze strength or improved joint formation
 Pre- or post-anodised tubes for improved corrosion
resistance or surface finish
 Tubes with a high weight to strength ratio
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ded tubes in small diameters adhering to extremely
tight tolerances for HVAC&R and industrial products
Flagship fusion machine with
Tier 4 engine from McElroy
McElroy has launched a new machine
in its flagship TracStar® series that
offers advanced emissions reduction
and automation technologies, allowing
users to meet tough regulations in air
quality and data logging.
The new TracStar 900 Series 2
Automatic features a Cummins US
EPA Tier 4/EU Stage IIIB engine that
burns ultra-low sulphur diesel, making
it cleaner burning, quieter running and
more efficient.
Fusion functions are controlled
automatically with The Coach® pendant,
which also has the ability to upload joint
reports to the McElroy DataLogger®
VaultTM for safe storage, analysis and
validation of pipeline integrity. “We
have equipped the Auto machine with
an advanced diesel engine from an
outstanding global supplier so that our
customers will be ready for emissions
regulations in all markets, including
strict requirements in Europe, and
have ready access to top-tier engine
service and support,” said McElroy
director of product development Jason
A Lawrence, PE.
“It’s also increasingly important to have
the ability to upload joint data to show
that pipelines were fused properly, which
offers greater accountability as well as a
competitive edge. This machine does
that.”
Engineers made it easy to access the
engine for maintenance on the TracStar
900 Series 2 Automatic by redesigning
the cowling and rearranging the
components. The machine fuses
340 to 900mm (12" IPS to 36" OD)
thermoplastic pipe in accordance
with many of the international fusion
standards, and includes all of the
ongoing features of the TracStar
machines.
The all-terrain vehicle features rugged
rubber crawler tracks and is self-
propelled via wireless remote control. It
is also self-contained, with an on-board
generator for powering the heater.
Hydraulic power assists the operator
with all everyday fusion functions,
including the operation of the jaws,
pipe lifts, heater and facer. Low-,
medium- and high-force machines are
available.
McElroy – USA