TRACSTAR 500 SERIES 3
6″ IPS – 20″ OD (160mm – 500mm)
The world’s first fusion machine that works with a track system. The Tracstar 500 is McElroy’s flagship and has generated the rest of the machines from the TracStar range. The new Tracstar 500 Series 3 has a whole series of extra features to further improve your productivity. It has a flange mounted on an indexing and the machine itself aligns the heater. Also standard hydraulic clamps, double pipe lifts and an economical throttle setting to save fuel.
For a fully automatic control over the heat cycles, fuse soaking and cooling we have a fully automated model.
THE TRACSTAR 500 IN ACTION
Click on the photos and videos below to see how the Tracstar 500 works
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR THE TRACSTAR 500
Highlighted substitution parts and accessories
Butt Fusion & Mitered Insert Sets
Surface hardened for longer life and are serrated for maximum grip.
DataLogger® 6
Collect and analysis of data on all your fusions
6″ IPS Polyvalve Conversion Kit
Converts a standard 6″ Hot Tapping Tool to a 6″ Polyvalve Hot Tap Tool. Kit
includes 3″ OD cutter.
Blade set
Spare facer blades.
Hydraulic Pipe Stand
Adjustable pipe stand to properly support, position, and align pipe to be fused. 12″/18″ Pipe Stand. 12″/18″ Pipe Stand with Manual Height Adjustment. 12″/18″ Pipe Stand with Hydraulic Height Adjustment.
Low Profile Rollers
Low profile rollers.
MegaMc® Rollers
Low Profile Rollers.
Pyrometer Kit
Pryometer kit for accurately checking surface temperatures of heater. Measures surface temperature of heater.
Self-Centering Stub End Holder
Self-centering stub end holder to hold stub end for butt fusion.
Spare Heaters
Spare heater. 6″ IPS – 20″ OD Heater.
TracStar 500 Series 3 3-Jaw In-Ditch Kit
Includes heater bag and frame, facer stand, stripper bar kit, in-ditch heater handle hardware kit, facer guide rod bracket.
SPECIFICATIONS
| TracStar® 500 Series 3 | TracStar® 500 Series 3 Automatic | |
| Machine | 3,123 lbs (1417 Kg) | 3,183 lbs (1444 Kg) |
| 4-Jaw Carriage/strong> | 750 lbs (340.2 Kg) | 740 lbs (335.7 Kg) |
| 3-Jaw Carriage | 365 lbs (165.6 Kg) | 355 lbs (161 Kg) |
| Facer | 98 lbs (44.5 Kg) | 98 lbs (44.5 Kg) |
| Heater | 63 lbs (28.6 Kg) | 263 lbs (28.6 Kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 3,650 lbs (1656 Kg) | 3,705 lbs (1681 Kg) |
| TracStar® 500 Series 3 | TracStar® 500 Series 3 Automatic | |
| System Pressure | 2300 PSI (157.6 BAR) Max. | 2300 PSI (157.6 BAR) Max. |
| Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity | 12 Gallons (45.4 Liters) | 12 Gallons (45.4 Liters) |
| TracStar® 500 Series 3 | TracStar® 500 Series 3 Automatic | |
| Engine Type | 23.5 HP, 1001 cc, 3-cylinder Liquid Cooled | 23.5 HP, 1001 cc, 3-cylinder Liquid Cooled |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 Gallons (41.6 Liters) | 11 Gallons (41.6 Liters) |
| Operational Tank Capacity | 11 Hours | 11 Hours |
| Starting System | Electric | Electric |
| TracStar® 500 Series 3 | TracStar® 500 Series 3 Automatic | |
| Input | None, self-contained | None, self-contained |
| Heater Power | 5000 Watt | 5000 Watt |
| Facer Power | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| AC Output | 120V & 240V, 60Hz, 15 Amp | 120V & 240V, 60Hz, 15 Amp |
| TracStar® 500 Series 3 | TracStar® 500 Series 3 Automatic | |
| Frame | Welded steel construction | Welded steel construction |
| TracStar® 500 Series 3 | TracStar® 500 Series 3 Automatic | |
| Tracked | Rubber crawler tracks | Rubber crawler tracks |
| Transportation | Self-propelled | Self-propelled |
| Vehicle Speed | Low 1.18 MPH / High 2.1 MPH | Low 1.18 MPH / High 2.1 MPH |
| Lifting | Lift points and lifting assembly | Lift points and lifting assembly |
| TracStar® 500 Series 3 | TracStar® 500 Series 3 Automatic | |||
| Machine | Shipping Container | Machine | Shipping Container | |
| Length | 95″ (2413 mm) | 90″ (2,286 mm) | 95″ (2413 mm) | 90″ (2,286 mm) |
| Width | 68″ (1727 mm) | 72″ (1829 mm) | 68″ (1727 mm) | 72″ (1829 mm) |
| Height | 51″ (1295 mm) | 65″ (1651 mm) | 51″ (1295 mm) | 65″ (1651 mm) |
A NEW REVOLUTION FOR THE INDUSTRY
Ease of movement and maneuvering to make long pipe mergers is possible with the number one market option, the TracStar. Instead of wheels they have rubber tracks that are self-propelled and allow these machines to overcome irregular terrain and climb slopes of up to 30%. All Tracstar have independent electrical equipment. The trolley is mounted on the chassis itself and is driven by tracks to make the loading of the pipe and the movement along the pipe even easier. The car can also be disassembled to work in tight spaces like a trench. The Tracstar is available in all types of sizes for melting tubers from 2 «IPS to 48» OD.
SELF-CONTAINED
DIESEL ENGINE
MORE PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK
All our Tracstar machines have a self-contained liquid-cooled or turbo-diesel engine. These engines have a fuel tank large enough to merge and be operating for a full day of work. Our newest and largest model, the Tracstar 1200, comes with an emission control engine with the latest advances that meets all industry standards. Tier 3 of the EPA, which eliminates the need for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).
READY FOR
THE DITCH
REMOVABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR USE IN REDUCED SPACES
All our machines in the Tracstar range come with an interchangeable 4-jaw carriage. This can be removed very easily to perform mergers in smaller spaces and ditches. The outer clamp and skid can also be removed from the cart. So we turn it into a 3-jaw car and we have a smaller fusion machine.
VEHICLE MOUNTED
ON THE TRACK
WORK UP TO THE HEAVIEST TERRAINS
The Tracstar has double rubber tracks to move with ease on any terrain, whether mud, snow or desert sand, the Tracstar are able to overcome up to 30% slopes. Its track wheel system has a zero-degree turning radius that shoots the weight evenly throughout the machine. This means that the machine never sinks on soft soils.
The tracks help to reduce the damage that the asphalt can produce, which also guarantees its use in the city. It is not necessary to use cranes since these machines can be driven directly from the warehouse to the workplace. We make it as easy as possible to adjust the tension in the tracks when necessary and the track components, in themselves, are replaceable.
GENERATOR IN
THE OWN MACHINE
YOU WILL NOT NEED EXTERNAL ENERGY SOURCES
All Tracstar have an on-board generator. They generate their own electricity and hydraulic energy, to give the operator all the comfort. This can be welding all day and does not have the need to carry extra machinery or generators separately.
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
| TracStar 28 Series 2 | TracStar 250 Series 2 | TracStar 412 Series 2 | TracStar 618 Series 2 | TracStar 500 Series 3 | TracStar 630 | TracStar 900 | TracStar 1200 | |
| Self-contained, self-propelled, all-terrain | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Removable 3- or 4-jaw carriage for close quarter use | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dual Speed Tracks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Patented Centerline Guidance System for equal distribution of force around the joint | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Serrated jaws and inserts keep pipe from slipping during fusion | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thrust-bearing-equipped clamp knobs to minimize force required to clamp and round pipe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Powerful hydraulic facer for facing the toughest pipe with ease | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Industry standard semi-automatic hydraulic control system | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISO-compliant industrial Teflon-coated heater plates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-locking brakes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| High-force cylinder machine available | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Medium-force cylinder machine available | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Low-force cylinder machine available | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| DataLogger® compatible | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| On-board generator for powering heater | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced blade design for smooth face and long life | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery disconnect for easy lockout | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| 8+ hours operational fuel tank capacity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| 11+ hours operational fuel tank capacity | ✓ | |||||||
| 12+ hours operational fuel tank capacity | ✓ | |||||||
| 17+ hours operational fuel tank capacity | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Automated machine option | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Combination unit (CU) available for sidewall fusion | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Dual hydraulic pipe lifts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hydraulic clamping available (standard on TracStar 500 Series 3, 630, 900, 1200) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Indexer-mounted, hydraulic pivoting heater and facer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Fuel-saving auto throttle | ✓ | |||||||
| Heater and facer can be easily converted to top loading for confined spaces | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Wireless Remote Control ensures safe efficient working environment and precise machine placement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Ergonomic operator platform | ✓ | |||||||
| Removable cowling design allows easy access for machine maintenance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Remote engine stop/start | ✓ | |||||||
| Outriggers for machine stability and leveling | ✓ |
