header piping2
Piping Systems & Welding
mcelroy-acrobat-450-500

Butt Icon

Butt Welding

Acrobat™ 450/500

Available for purchase or rental

McElroy's Acrobat™ machines that feature the QuikFit® carriage are size-specific and are composed of lightweight, modular components so that the upper and lower jaws can be assembled around the pipe by hand. This eliminates the difficulty of lifting and fitting an entire carriage into a small space. It will fuse pipe in any orientation that is required on plumbing mechanical, and HVAC installations, including vertical and overhead. The Acrobat™ 450/500 size range is 450mm and 500mm (18" and 20" nominal).

Note: The McElroy Acrobat QuickFit® Core Package is required for each of the size-specific QuickFit® tools.

Resources

Data Sheet

Operations Manual

Welding Parameters

McElroy’s Acrobat machines that feature the QuikFit® carriage are size-specific and are composed of lightweight, modular components so that the upper and lower jaws can be assembled around the pipe by hand. This eliminates the difficulty of lifting and fitting an entire carriage into a small space. It will fuse pipe in any orientation that is required on plumbing, mechanical and HVAC installations, including vertical and overhead. The Acrobat 355/400 size range is 355mm and 400mm (14” and 16” nominal)
Ideal Applications Include:

Please refer to the Welding Selection Chart for ideal applications.

Specifications

Size Range:

450mm and 500mm (18" and 20")

Piping:

See Welding Selection Chart

Materials:

See Welding Selection Chart

Weight:

3-Jaw: 295-301 lbs.

4-Jaw: 382-389 lbs.

Shipping Dimensions:

58"x48"x45"

Shipping Weight:

610 lbs.

Features/Benefits

  • Modular, lightweight carriage and facer assemble around the pipe for optimal close-quarter fusion.
  • No tools required for assembly or conversion to 3- or 4-jaw unit
  • Lightweight facer powered by detachable motor for easy maneuverability
  • HPU features advanced power management system to minimize peak power draw
  • Stackable shipping container designed to store all machine components

Welding

  • Butt Fusion

Options

  • Machine includes 450mm and 500mm jaws, heater, and facer blade holders.
  • Use of the DataLogger® with the Acrobat™ series of tools will record the weld process from start to finish.