Pipe Stands feature self-contained, gasoline-powered design.
Press Release Summary:
Designed to hold pipe in place, MegaMc® Pipe Stands include large 36-65 in. model that accommodates pipes up to 16,000 lb, and smaller 8-36 in. model that handles pipes up to 9,000 lb. Units offer 24 in. of lateral movement, as well as 34 in. of vertical adjustability. Rugged rollers with low-friction pillow block bearings facilitate pipe movement. Even with wide stable base, pipe stands can be stacked for storage or shipping and are moveable with forklift or crane.
Original Press Release:
McElroy Introduces MegaMc® Pipe Stands
Two new models boost productivity on 8- to 65-inch (225 - 1,600mm) job sites
TULSA, Okla. - Most pipelining job sites require a mix of heavy machinery to maneuver pipes into place. McElroy's new MegaMc® Pipe Stands are self-contained, gasoline-powered pipe stands that alleviate a piece of heavy machinery to hold the pipe in place.
Two models are available. A large 36- to 65-inch (900 - 1,600mm) model accommodates pipes up to 16,000 lbs. (7,257 Kg), while a smaller 8- to 36-inch (225 - 900mm) model handles pipe up to 9,000 lbs. (4,082 Kg).
Besides the productivity gained from allowing heavy machinery to be used elsewhere on the site, the MegaMc Pipe Stands offer 24 inches of lateral movement, as well as 34 inches of vertical adjustability. This freedom of movement allows the operator to maneuver the stick of pipe to the height of a thermoplastic pipe fusion machine.
"We believe the MegaMc Pipe Stands will offer great benefits on medium and large diameter pipe fusion job sites," said Chip McElroy, president and chief executive officer of McElroy. "The new pipe stands represent our dedication to creating modular productivity equipment that helps contractors do more with less."
The MegaMc Pipe Stands are gasoline-powered but won't churn through gas. In fact, the units are designed to hold a set height after the operator turns the hydraulic power unit off. Since the unit is self-contained, no hydraulic hoses will be running across the ground of the job site. Rugged rollers with low-friction pillow block bearings allow the pipe to move easily. Even with a wide stable base, the pipe stands can be stacked for storage or shipping and are moveable with a forklift or crane.
For more information, visit the McElroy website at www.mcelroy.com.
About Pipe Fusion:
Pipe fusion 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), 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 stronger than the pipe itself. Third-party industry research indi¬cates that HDPE pipe and joints can have a lifespan of more than 100 years.
About McElroy Manufacturing, Inc.:
Founded in 1954, McElroy Manufacturing has grown from a two-person start-up in an Oklahoma garage, to the industry leader in the science of joining thermoplas¬tic pipe. The name McElroy is recognized worldwide as the most reliable, efficient, rugged and technically advanced fusion equipment in the world. McElroy holds dozens of U.S. and foreign patents on fusion-related equipment. The company credits its marketplace leadership to an unyielding focus toward excellence. For additional information, please visit the McElroy website at www.mcelroy.com.
For more information, contact
McElroy PR and Marketing Department
Tyler Henning, public relations specialist
Phone: (918) 831-9286
E-mail: thenning@mcelroy.com
