Water and Effluent Treatment Magazine
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Acrobat 180 moves for construction sector WHAT'S NEW HERE WHERE TO USE IT LET'S TALK SPECS HOW DO THEY RUN? • McElroy has launched Acrobat 180, a hydraulic butt fusion machine for the underground / construction market. The machine was originally designed for the plumbing and mechanical industry • The Acrobat 180 is suitable for in-ditch work and tie-in fusions • The machine provides a cost-effective alternative to electrofusion • It functions in tight work spaces by removing the base and converting the carriage to three jaws. • Acrobat 180 butt fuses 63mm to 180mm HDPE pipe and fittings with a variety of pressure ratings • Two Hydraulic Power Unit options are available to provide fusion pressures up to 800psi or 1,500psi • "The Acrobat 180 is a sophisticated machine that is easy to operate at the same time. While the machine's capabilities are impressive, it is not intimidating. It was engineered from the user's perspective and what they need to meet the demands of their job" Jason Lawrence, director of product development, McElroy 1 2 3 4 what's new 1 DATA LOggER BELL FLOW SYSTEmS WWW. BELLFLOWSYSTEmS. CO.UK Flow Systems' new MacR6 is a user-friendly, low-cost solution for monitoring water consumption and pressure within water distribution networks and other flow metering applications. 2 gEAR PUmPS PUmP ENgINEERINg WWW.PUmPENg.CO.UK Pump Engineering's GVR range of gear pumps, which are suited to transferring a wide range of viscous fluids now includes an option for face mounting on B3/B14 motors in addition to the B3/ B5 flange mount. 3 UV LAmP VICTORY LIgHTINg WWW.VICTORYLIgHTINg. CO.UK Victory has acquired UK-based ultraviolet (UV) lamp manufacturer Blue UV, securing its place as a major global manufacturer of UV lamps for the water industry. 4 FLOW mETERINg ANIVUS WWW.NIVUS.COm The new NivuFlow 7550 from Nivus provides a hybrid metering system for flow rate detection besides measurement systems based on ultrasound and radar technology. CONTACT: Xplore Technologies WEB: www.xploretech.com/uk marshmallow OS for Xplore's rugged tablet CONTACT: McElroy WEB: mcelroy.com • Xplore Technologies' flagship Android rugged tablet, the XSLATE D10 with 10.1 in screen, is now available with the upgraded Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system • The OS improvement enhances security, power management and mobile device management • The tablet is protected against rain, water and duststandards where appropriate • It is rated for multiple 5ft drops • It is compliant for hazardous locations and explosive environments • The new OS improves the rugged tablet's battery life by more than 10% • The XSlate D10's features include a bright outdoor-viewable multi-touch display, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies, hi-res image capture, and video conferencing • The D10 is built to work fast and store double that of other rugged Android devices. The tough tablet will stay energised beyond the work day, no matter how data-intensive the task or how extreme the environment. MORE... MAY 2017 WET NEWS 25