IN-DITCH 48
16″ OD – 48″ OD (450mm – 1200mm)
Bring fusion capability to confined work settings using large-diameter pipe. Featuring a top-loading heater and facer which provides greater flexibility in tight spaces with minimal site excavation required.
The In-Ditch 48 has at 3,000 psi maximum pressure range to serve various in-ditch applications. The four-jaw carriage converts to a threejaw configuration making it possible to fuse short pipe stubs, providing maximum versatility in close quarters.
IN-DITCH 48 IN ACTION
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PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR THE IN-DITCH 48
Highlighted substitution parts and accessories
Spare Facer Blade Kit
Includes 8 blades, screws and wrench. Standard blades. Extended-life blades. 5″ Carbide blades.
Butt Fusion & Mitered Insert Sets
Surface hardened for longer life and are serrated for maximum grip.
Spare Heater Plate Kit
Set of two plates with anti-stick coating required for butt fusion. Kit includes attaching screws and wrench.
Pipe Support Stand
Adjustable pipe stand to support, position and align pipe.
MegaMc® Pipe Stand
Powered pipe stand with lateral and vertical movement.
MegaMc® PolyHorse®
Pipe handling system for 20″ to 48″ OD (500mm to 1,200mm) pipe
MegaMc® Rollers
Reduce the drag on 12″ IPS to 54″ IPS pipe and protect the pipe from damage.
DataLogger® 5
Record and document fusion process parameters.
Stub End Holder
Holds stub end for butt fusion.
In-Ditch Extension Kit
Extension kit for Series 2 models.
Top-loading Accessory Kit
Accessory kit for Series 2 models.
Spreader Bar
Ideal for handling 40′ bundles or a single joint of pipe. 3,000 lbs. Máximum. 6,000 lbs. Máximum.
External Bead Remover
Trim the bead created during the fusion process. For 1 ¼» to 6″ IPS pipe. For 4″ IPS to 18″ OD pipe. Extra blades for 1221101. Extra blades for 1810102.
Pyrometer Kit
Accurately check surface temperatures of heater.
SPECIFICATIONS
| In-Ditch 48 | |
| 4-Jaw Carriage | 5,500 lbs (2,495 Kg) |
| 3-Jaw Carriage | 3,680 lbs (1,669 Kg) |
| Power Pack | 2,780 lbs (1,261 Kg) |
| Facer | 825 lbs (374 Kg) |
| Heater | 695 lbs (315 Kg) |
| Spreader Bar | 380 lbs (172 Kg) |
| Heater/Facer Stand | 2,805 lbs (1,272 Kg) (with heater and facer) |
| In-Ditch 48 | |
| System Pressure | 3,000 PSI (206 BAR) Max. |
| Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity | 35 Gallons (132.5 liters) |
| In-Ditch 48 | |
| Heater Power | 36,800 Watt (230V Models) / 30,980 Watt (380V Models) |
| Facer Power | Hydraulic |
| Minimum Power Requirements | 65 kVA / 61 kW |
| In-Ditch 48 | |||
| Carriage | HPU | Heater / Facer Stand | |
| Length | 114″ (2,895 mm) | 81.5″ (2,070 mm) | 49.5″ (1,257 mm) |
| Width | 85.25″ (2,166 mm) | 49.5″ (1,257 mm) | 83″ (2,108 mm) |
| Height | 72″ (1,829 mm) | 65.5″ (1,664 mm) | 78″ (1,981 mm) |
IDEAL MACHINES DOR DICH WORK
The Pit Bull is our most battle machine, being one of the most resistant in our range. The car itself is capable of giving all the force necessary to merge small and medium diameter pipes when using wheels and vehicles mounted on tracks. Our Pitbull machine does not include the carriage, heater, insulated heater stand or hydraulic power unit (HPU). These are components that go separately and can be put into various arrangements to give maximum flexibility in more closed environments.
ROUGH &
TRUSTWORTHY
PERFECT FOR THE HARDEST AND MOST RESISTANT JOBS
Always get the best results with our machines. Still working all day at maximum performance, our Pit Bulls are capable of fusing pipes with outstanding results. They are also capable of giving the same power as any of our fusion or wheeled machines of the same size, being able to adapt comfortably in any vehicle with wheels or McElroy chains. All our machines have a system of jaws and inserts to prevent the pipe from sliding during the fusion.
SMALL
FOOTPRINT
CONSTRUCTED FOR REALLY SMALL SPACES
Our Pit Bulls are built to work in ditches and narrow spaces. All medium diameter machines can be adapted from a four-jaw to a three-jaw to provide an even more compact machine. To make our machines as light as possible and last, all our smaller models are made of hardened aluminum on its entire surface.
BEST QUALITY
AND CONSISTENCY
UNIFORM SUPPLY OF FOCES THANKS TO THE CENTERLINE GUIDANCE
All McElroy Machines have a Centerline Guidance a patented technology which creates an equal distribution of forces. This technology ensures that the center lines of the clamping jaws of the tubes are located in the same plane as the pipeline itself. As a result, we will obtain a high quality union provided by the equal force that is distributed by the center of the diameter of the tube during the fusion.
DATALOGGER®
COMPATIBLE*
THE EASIEST WAY TO RECORD & ANALYZE ALL YOUR FUSION JOINT DATA
All our medium diameter Pit Bull machines are compatible with McElroy DataLogger. This is a small handheld computer that is responsible for documenting and analyzing the key parameters that are happening throughout the merger process. Later all this data is used to verify that all steps and fusion procedures are adequate before installation. The joint DataLogger records can be stored and analyzed in Vault, our server on the Internet. This allows a better classification, faster and easier, a labeling and an exchange of joint records by machine, articulation, operator, device or work.
LEADERS OF THE PLASTIC
PIPE WELDING INDUSTRY
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE ALWAYS GUARANTEED
All Plastic Pipe Welding machines and equipment are specifically designed to withstand the most adverse conditions and climates. We guarantee that our machines will last for years. But if that were not enough for you, all our machines come with the maximum warranty period possible in the field of plastic welding, 5 years warranty.
ADITIONAL FEATURES
Hydraulic clamping available✓✓
| Pit Bull 618 | Pit Bull 500 Series II | |
| Patented Centerline Guidance System for equal distribution of force around the joint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hard anodized aluminum wear surfaces for corrosion resistance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Serrated jaws and inserts keep pipe from slipping during fusion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thrust-bearing-equipped clamp knobs to minimize force required to clamp and round pipe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced blade design for smooth face and long life | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microprocessor-controlled heater | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISO-compliant industrial Teflon-coated heater plates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reversible jaws, clamp knobs, levers and facer allow operator to fuse from either side of the machine | ✓ | ✓ |
| Removable 3- or 4-jaw carriage for close quarter use | ✓ | ✓ |
| High-force cylinder machine available | ✓ | |
| Medium-force cylinder machine available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Low-force cylinder machine available | ✓ | |
| DataLogger® compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Powerful hydraulic facer for facing the toughest pipe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Industry standard semi-automatic hydraulic control system | ✓ | ✓ |
