McElroy builds on the success of the TracStar® legacy with the introduction of the TracStar iSeries bringing a new level of performance and reliability to the pipe fusion industry.

The iSeries offers a platform for a new family of fusion machines that maintain the TracStar’s historically rugged, self-contained tracked vehicle while adding industry-changing technology for an improved user experience across these three new models.

Mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and control systems on the iSeries have all been improved and integrated to create the best machine to meet jobsite demands with intelligent communication capabilities with the operator and within the machine.

“The iSeries is an evolution inspired by the feedback we have received from those on the front lines of fusion and implements the latest technology to create a superior user experience,” said McElroy Vice President of Product Development Geoff Koch. “We believe this will move the fusible pipe industry forward in the water, mining and natural gas distribution sectors and all of the markets we serve that are seeking a long-term and reliable infrastructure solution.”

The TracStar iSeries is powered by the new FusionGuide™ Control System that offers three levels of control from operator-controlled to completely automatic, machine-controlled operations. These were implemented to reduce the most common user errors and to make the fusion experience more productive. The DataLogger 7 is completely integrated with the iSeries and the enhanced guided workflow takes the operator deeper into the fusion process than ever before while ensuring that each fusion joint is recorded and complies with the fusion standard.

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