Options and Accessories

The need for better record keeping and increased accountability is growing among those who build and manage pipeline infrastructures. New standards, including ASTM F3124, have been implemented to govern the collection of data from plastic pipe fusions. The new DataLogger^® 7 from McElroy meets these requirements by capturing the most important information related to fusion operations. It is now easier than ever before to add improved traceability and a higher level of assurance that pipelines were fused properly before they go into service. Joint records from the DataLogger^® can be stored and analyzed in the Vault™, a secure server on the internet. This allows quick and easy sorting, tagging and sharing of joint records by machine, joint, operator, device or job.

Natural oxidation occurs on polyolefin thermoplastics and must be removed in order to achieve the best bonding between pipe and socket fittings. Asahi's PREP tool effortlessly removes oxidation while planing and adds a bevel to the insertion face of the pipe. An added benefit of the one-step process is the marking of the desired insertion depth.

Available as a complete kit or single hand units from 20mm (1/2") through 63mm (2").

Asahi/America offers a wide range of scraping tools for a variety of sizes and applications.

The SME-1 tool is ideal for beveling the ends of plastic pipes from 25mm (3/4") to 110mm (1") that will be inserted into the socket fusion coupling.