As plastic pipe fusion standards continue to require more accountability, improve record keeping and increase traceability with the DataLogger 7.
GROEBNER has invested in developing a network of suppliers that bring you the best products in the natural gas industry. One of our key partners for pipe fusion equipment is McElroy.
McElroy is the leader in the design and manufacture of the industry’s most complete line of pipe fusion equipment for joining thermoplastic pipe. Their fusion machines are available for pipe as small as 1/2’’ CTS to as large as 2000mm OD. They can be hand-held, manually operated machines for small diameter pipe or hydraulically powered machines for medium and large diameter pipe.
To compliment their fusion equipment, McElroy also produces a ruggedized, Android-powered tablet that records and documents key parameters of the fusion process. The DataLogger® and VaultTM provide accountability for those creating and managing infrastructures. Collect, store, analyze, and share data like never before!
Take a look at what McElroy has to say about their new DataLogger® 7 and VaultTM.
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DataLogger®: The Most Valuable Tool on Your Jobsite
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® 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.
Capture Your Entire Fusion Operation
- The DataLogger records the fusion process on nearly all McElroy fusion machines
- Archive essential details related to the fusion operation and jobsite
- McElroy Optimized CoolingTM lessens time spent during the fusion joint’s cooling cycle
- Real-time analysis allows for monitoring the joint integrity during the fusion process
Keep Working
The DataLogger 7's internal 21 watt-hour battery and removable 43.2 watt-hour second battery allows the DataLogger 7 to last an entire workday. An Extended Life Kit is available with an extra removable battery and charger to supply endless power on the jobsite.
Automatic Data Backup
To ensure device damage or accidental deletion doesn't take out your data before reports can be uploaded to the McElroy Vault™, the new DataLogger 7 includes a micro SD card that automatically backs up all fusion joint data — guaranteeing your joint reports never get lost.
IP68-Rated & MIL-STD-810 Tested
The new DataLogger 7 tablet is built to be waterproof, dustproof and shockproof to stand up to the toughest jobsites. A 7" touchscreen offers great readability even in sunlight and can be used with gloves and in wet conditions.
Syncs with McElroy Vault™
Good data, along with proper analysis, is the key to better understanding your business. By collecting and analyzing data from your fusion jobsite, you can gain new insights into your overall operations.
A simple analysis done in-field or off-site can help provide assurances that each fusion joint was made using proper procedures and meets industry standards. Data can improve overall jobsite efficiencies and evaluation of individual operator productivity and performance. Fusion joint records can also include GPS data to provide for easier traceability.
Understanding and using the information gained from logging fusion activities can significantly improve the bottom line. Finding new ways to manage, view and sort that data, and discovering new metrics to track will only improve decision making and overall jobsite performance. All this together adds real value to you and your customers.