The TracStar 500 Series 3 fusion machine is McElroy's flagship TracStar machine. McElroy's TracStar® 500 Series 3 will butt fuse pipe sizes from 6" IPS to 20" OD (180mm -- 500mm). In 1997, the TracStar 500 debuted as the world's first self-contained, self-propelled, all-terrain fusion machine.
The TracStar 500 Series 3 features a facer and heater that are indexer-mounted and powered by the machine. Hydraulic clamping is a standard feature, as well as an economy engine throttle setting that helps conserve fuel. An Automatic version is also available.
• Heater and facer mounted on and powered by the TracStar 500 Series 3
• High, low and auto throttle settings
• Hydraulic Clamping comes standard
• One heater covers entire range of pipe fusion sizes
• Thicker heater body and butt plates for better temperature distribution
• Patented Centerline Guidance System for equal distribution of force around the joint
• 11+ hours operational fuel tank capacity
• ISO-compliant industrial Teflon-coated plates
• Dual hydraulic pipe lifts
• DataLogger® compatible
• Dual speed tracks
• Removable 3- or 4-jaw carriage for in-ditch use
This video does not take the place of qualification training. To get properly qualified mid-range diameter fusion operations, visit www.mcelroy.com/fusion/training to enroll in training from the pipe fusion experts.
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