Plastic-Pipe Handling System Gets a Hydraulic Helper
Mines that use McElroy’s PolyHorse highdensity
polyethylene pipe-handling system
can now employ a new PowerAssist
attachment for the PolyHorse to give
crew productivity another boost. The new
accessory features a hydraulically powered
roller that aids in moving pipe up,
down and into the fusion machine.
Designed for pipe in the 3 to 20 in. (90
mm–500 mm) diameter range, the company
claims a PolyHorse with Power-
Assist can reduce manpower expenses,
provide a more efficient, safer work environment
for handling pipe bundles and
even enhances jobsite productivity up to
150%. Installation is simple; just tap
into the power of the fusion machine’s
facer lines. No tools are required to make
the addition. The PowerAssist can be
purchased as an add-on kit for an existing PolyHorse or can be packaged with a
new PolyHorse purchase.
www.mcelroy.com
As featured in Womp 09 Vol 04 - www.womp-int.com
