Butt Fusion Equipment

• 4-jaw construction
• Hydraulic clamping
• Hydraulic pivoting heater and facer
• DataLogger® compatible
• Dual hydraulic pipe lifts
• Size range: 710mm – 1200mm

• Track mounted, self-contained, self-propelled, all-terrain
• On-board generator for powering heater
• Carriage can be easily removed for in-ditch
  use
• Also available as an Automatic
  fusion machine
• 4- or 3-jaw capable for improved in-ditch
  fusion
• For confined spaces can be converted to
  top-loading heater and facer
• Dual speed tracks
• Size range: 560mm – 900mm

• Heater and facer mounted on hydraulic indexer
• Fuel-saving auto-throttle
• Standard Hydraulic Clamping
• One heater covers entire range of pipe
  fusion sizes
• DataLogger® compatible
• Available as Manual and Automatic
• Size range: 250mm – 500mm

The TracStar® iSeries brings a new level of performance and reliability to the pipe fusion industry. A new family of fusion machines builds on the TracStar’s historically rugged, self-contained tracked vehicle while adding industry-changing technology for an improved user experience. Numerous improvements have advanced the level of technology available while simultaneously hardening that technology to make the entire fusion experience more reliable. The TracStar iSeries features new emission-compliant engines, a CAN bus control system, along with many hydraulic, mechanical and electrical upgrades. Integrated, software- controlled machine options from manual to fully automatic improves operator consistency and adherence to standards.

• Size range: 560mm – 900mm

• Self-contained,self-propelled,all-terrain
• Carriage can be easily removed for in-ditch use
• Dual hydraulic pipe lifts aid in handling pipe
• DataLogger® compatible
• Also available as an Automated machine
• Size range:125mm-315mm

• Fully Automatic modular design
• Featuring a common electrical control unit
• DataLogger® compatible
• Rugged and compact
• Size range
  • DynaMc 250: 90mm – 250mm
  • DynaMc 315: 125mm – 315mm

• Unique fast clamping system allows rapid and easy pipe loading as well as removing the need for additional tooling
• Curved trimmer blade ensures optimum cutting performance
• Light and compact heater and trimmer stand
• Fast twist-lock system for rapid installation of trimmer and heater
• Automatic interlock for correct heater temperature
• Replaceable heater surface plates
• Hard anodised trimmer discs
• Detachable stainless steel cradle for on site protection
• Ideal for in trench work
• Data logging facilitate
• For welding pipe 90mm – 400mm*
• Gas sprung pivoting heater and trimmer remove all lifting from the jointing process
• One man operation
• Fast clamp toggles lock the pipe in place
• Quarter turn twist lock secures trimmer
• Stainless steel cradle provides onsite protection

Gator 400
For welding pipe 180mm – 400mm

Gator 315
For welding pipe 90mm – 315mm

Gator 180
For welding pipe 63mm – 180mm

Gator 250
For welding pipe 63mm – 250mm

Our ABF packages ensure you have everything you need to do the job.
Pictured is a typical automatic butt fusion package consisting of:

• ABF machine
• Generator
• Shelter
• Pipe support rollers
• External debeader

ABF Machine

Generator

Shelter

Pipe Support Rollers

External Debeaders

• Reduces manpower and additional equipment
• Handles pipe sizes 3” through 20”
• Enhance productivity by 150%
• Standard 3 truss setup has 36,000 lb. total capacity (add 12,000 lbs. capacity for each additional truss)
• Compact kit available with half-length trusses for tight job sites
• Modular Design
• Patents pending
• Available with Power Assist

• Maximum capacity of 70,000 lbs. (31,751kg) with a maximum stick weight of 10,500 lbs. (4,763kg)
• One operator can load, align and fuse pipe
• Minimises wear and tear on fusion machine
• Easier to close jaws of fusion machine when properly aligned
• No double handling of pipe, pipe moves from delivery truck to racks

• Small shelter for use with ABF180 machines, ABF250 machines and electrofusion control boxes
• Medium shelter for use with ABF315 machines, ABF400 machines and electrofusion control boxes
• Heavy duty construction (frame and fabric)
• Flame retardant
• Easy, pop-up mechanism

• Tailor-made for use with 900mm TracStar ABF machines
• Heavy duty construction (frame and fabric)
• Flame retardant
• Concertina frame allows quick assembly
• Extra height to accommodate heater and trimmer movement

• Sizes to suit pipe size 63mm – 500mm
• Heavy duty construction
• New design features galvanised frames and HD plastic rollers

• Custom-made for large diameter (500mm – 900mm) projects
• Heavy duty, galvanised construction
• Tall versions available for tracked ABF machines
• Modular design allows flat packing for ease of transport

• Rods can be assembled to debead pipe lengths up to 13m
• Bead is retained in head for inspection / archiving after withdrawal

• For use on pipe sizes 75mm – 400mm
• Simple to use
• Easily adjusts to pipe diameter

• Designed specifically for the Cable Ducting market
• Removes all of the internal bead to prevent damage to cable when pulling in
• Note – not suitable for pressure pipe installations

• For pipe sizes up to 400mm
• Assists ejection and movement of pipe from automatic butt fusion machines
• Heavy duty construction
• Works in conjunction with pipe support rollers

• Reliable non-destructive test of butt fusion joints
• Simple to use
• Tests the whole length of the bead for defects
• Works with a mobile app to capture