McElroy, a leader in pipe fusion equipment and accessories, recently introducedthe Guided Side-Bend Tester. The quality assurance device performs a qualitative test for ductility in a fusion joint.The tester is a quick, safe replacement for "bendback" tests that have been performed in the field for many years. With the new equipment, an operator can perform a bend-back test on polyethylene pipes with 1 to 7 inches of wall thickness. This testing method places the entire wall thickness into tension and gives assurance of the ductility of joints. The test unit is compact and requires just a few common tools to conduct the process.
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