Note: Bid shall include all necessary equipment and components to form a complete, working Fusion Machine. The machine must meet or exceed the listed specifications below. Reference McElroy Rolling 28 Models and Rolling Combination Unit Models, any references to brand names and/or model numbers in this solicitation are intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive. Bids offering equivalent items meeting the standards of qualifications specified in the solicitation may be considered, providing the bid clearly states the brand name, how the item differs from the specified brand and submits manufacturer specifications sheet and/or provides samples with the bid. Determination of equivalence shall be at the sole discretion of the County, and the County reserves the right to request a sample for determining equivalence with the specified brand. Existing Equipment & Components Included: • Fusion Machine • Facer • Heater • Insulated Heater Stand Features: • Guidance System for equal distribution of force around the joint • Industry standard semi-automatic hydraulic control system • Removable 3- or 4-jaw carriage for in-ditch use/close quarter use • Combination Unit (CU) availability for sidewall fusion • Hard anodized aluminum wear surfaces for corrosion resistance • Serrated jaws & inserts keep pipe from slipping during fusion • Thrust-bearing-equipped clamp knobs to minimize force required to clamp and round pipe • Hydraulic facer • Cylinder force options: High force, Low force • Microprocessor-controlled heater • ISO-complaint industrial Teflon-coated plates • Large capacity 2-stage hydraulic pump for cool oil at max operating pressure Specifications: • Capacity o Fuses Pipe Sizes: 2” IPS – 8” DIPS (63mm – 225mm) • Power o Butt Fusion Heater: 1,750 Watt o Sidewall Heater: 2,270 Watt o Facer Power: Hydraulic o Electric Motor: 1.5 HP • Weight o Machine: 575 lbs. o 4-Jaw Carriage: 265 lbs. o 4-Jaw CU Carriage: 311 lbs. o 3-Jaw Carriage: 142 lbs. o 3-Jaw CU Carriage: 188 lbs. o Facer: 37 lbs. o Heater: 21 lbs. • Hydraulics o System Pressure: 900 PSI (62 BAR) – 1,200 PSI (82.7 BAR) Max. o Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity: 5 Gallons • Chassis o Frame: Welded steel tube construction o Front Axle: Articulating o Brake: Mechanical • Mobility o Tires: High-floation Inflatable Tires o Transportation: Pulled via towing ring
