The Acrobat 315 from McElroy meets the demand for polypropylene pipe fusion capability up to 12 inches while offering low- and high-force options for pipe. The compact, lightweight machine functions indoors in tight workspaces and outdoors in the smallest trenches. The machine can be paired with two different hydraulic power units to meet the maximum system pressure desired. There are also two options for carriage pressure configurations: low force, for fusing in low-drag situations or with thinner-walled pipe, and high force, for fusing in high-drag and vertical applications. The facer has a motor and gear reduction, which creates a lightweight, compact assembly that is balanced, and it also has a trigger-released lock to secure it in the carriage during use. 918-836-8611; www.mcelroy.com.