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T E CHNOLOG Y
42 JULY 2017
Spain:
Hydraulic butt fusion machine for
underground/construction market
THE McElroy Acrobat hydraulic butt
fusion machine, originally designed for
the plumbing and mechanical industry,
is now available for the underground/
construction market.
The Acrobat 180 is suitable for those
interested in a reliable, easy-to-use
machine. It butt fuses 63 to 180mm (2"
IPS to 6" DIPS) HDPE pipe and fittings
with a variety of pressure ratings. The
lightweight machine can be carried
from joint to joint but still maintains
rugged reliability.
It is also a suitable tool for in-ditch
work and tie-in fusions, and provides
an alternative to electrofusion, which
requires the purchase of additional
fittings. It functions in tight workspaces
by removing the base and converting
the carriage from four to three jaws. The
top jaws can also be removed for easier
manipulation around pipe and fittings.
Jason Lawrence, director of
product development, said: “While
the capabilities of the machine are
impressive, it is not intimidating. It was
engineered from the user’s perspective
and what they need to meet the
demands of their job.”
Two hydraulic power unit (HPU)
options are available to provide fusion
pressures up to 800 psi or 1,500
psi. Both HPUs allow the operator to
easily pre-set the carriage, facer and
heater pressures, eliminating repetitive
adjustments between operations. Both
the heater and facer plug into the HPU,
allowing the entire machine to draw
power from only one receptacle.
McElroy – USA
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The 800 psi version of the Acrobat 180 package
Technical Specifications
Hydraulically operated
PLC controlled
Angle variation flexibility up to 30-120°
5-10HP Power requirement
Salient Features
Consistent quality and productivity
Profile consistency
Low tool maintenance
Economic operating cost
Punch resharpening alert through SMS
Suitable for faster prototyping
Forming & Notching operation can be
performed in single stroke
Tube Notching Machine
Tube Notching Machine is applicable
to Automotive, Furnishing Industry,
Home Appliances, Gymnasium, HVAC
Pipes, etc. for tube end preparation.
Tube Notching Machine is an
alternative process replacing existing
process of manufacturing by Press
route, Milling, Mitering, Laser cut, etc.