The McElroy Pit Bull carriage is compact and portable, designed specifically for pipe fusion in trenches. It comes in multiple configurations to meet your pipe fusion requirements. The Pit Bull 28 can butt fuse pipe sizes ranging from 2” IPS to 8” DIPS (63 mm to 225 mm). For tight installations or to fuse tees, elbows, adapters, and fittings, the machines can be converted from a 4-jaw to a 3-jaw carriage, creating an even more compact fusion unit.
Pit Bull machines are engineered to deliver consistent joint quality with every use. The patented Centerline Guidance feature employs a balanced force system that ensures the pipe's centerline is aligned with the clamping jaws, allowing for equal distribution of force around the pipe's diameter. The rigid aluminum carriage construction and hard-anodized jaws help to maintain pipe alignment and re-round it as needed. Electric-powered hydraulic units use a semiautomatic control to maintain steady pressure throughout the fusion process, contributing to high-quality joints.
The carriage, heater, insulated heater stand, and Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) are separate components that can be arranged in various configurations for flexibility in confined spaces. Additionally, the Pit Bull 28 Combination Unit (CU) allows for fusion of branch saddles with a maximum base diameter of 9.63” onto any size main pipe.
