TPT November 2013

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Pipe fusion equipment expert celebrates successful programme

initials on it, I want it to work because it reflects on me.” “I think the Certified McElroy Rental checklists are a huge benefit to us,” said Mr Goodson. “It provides us reminders to not overlook certain parts of the equipment. For us, we know that we’re covering the machine from head- to-toe and top-to-bottom. We identify problems that help to save us time in the future, and saves our customers from downtime and a loss in productivity in the field.” Certified McElroy Rental locations stock a majority of available McElroy fusion machines, capable of fusing thermoplastic pipe, such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, from ½" CTS to 65" OD (16mm to 1,600mm). Productivity equipment is also available at the majority of locations. Mr Goodson advises potential rental customers that finding a Certified McElroy Rental machine is easy. He said he finds that a majority of his rentals come from the online Certified McElroy Rental Locator, which can be found online at www.certifiedmcelroy.com Butt fusion (also known as pipe fusion or plastic pipe joining) is a widely accepted process that joins two pieces of thermoplastic pipe together with heat and pressure. Commonly associated with high- density polyethylene pipe (HDPE) and polypropylene pipe (PP-R), the butt fusion process starts by “facing” or shaving the pipe ends simultaneously so that they can be joined together with heat to create a continuous, sealed pipeline. The welding of the pipes is accomplished by using a hot plate in contact with the pipe ends, which heats the plastic to a molten state. Then, after its removal, the ends are pressed together under a controlled force to form a weld that is as strong as or stronger than the pipe itself. Third-party industry research indicates that HDPE pipe and joints can have a lifespan of more than 100 years.

mechanics. Ninety-six per cent of McElroy’s distributors are participating in the programme. Distributors participating in the programme are noticing a higher level of customer satisfaction. “I think customers want something that will work in the field, something that is dependable, something that they can trust,” said Jake Goodson, sales and rental manager at Rainmaker Sales in Shawnee, Oklahoma. “They know when they get out there to do their job that a Certified McElroy Rental machine will fire up and work.” At an ISCO Industries location in Pryor, Oklahoma, Tom Coats works daily to check Certified McElroy Rental machines with discipline. “I think of it as if I was going to take something home, I want it to work,” said Mr Coats. “When I put the Certified McElroy Rental sticker on it and put my

MCELROY, a manufacturer of pipe fusion equipment, is celebrating the success of the Certified McElroy Rental Program. Certified McElroy Rental machines undergo a rigorous checklist and regi- men by participating McElroy distributors in order to provide customers with reliable fusion machine rentals. The two-year-old programme is a partnership between participating McElroy distributors and McElroy. Distributors use a comprehensive checklist created by McElroy to check fusion machines after each rental. By participating in the programme, distributors pledge to provide greater continuous care of McElroy rental machines, creating a premium rental option. If a repair to a rental machine is needed, participating distributors are committed to using genuine McElroy parts, installed by factory-trained

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