McCalc^® Fusion Pressure Calculator

Use McElroy's fusion pressure calculator to quickly find the right fusion pressure for your job. To properly fuse pipe the fusion pressure must be adjusted so the pipe manufacturers recommended interfacial pressure is achieved.

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Example

Using a 28 Machine from the chart below, we will determine our gauge pressure.

Pipe Size = 8" IPS
OD of Pipe = 8.625
DR of Pipe = 11
IFP = 75 PSI
Measured Drag = 30 PSI

Variable Definitions

OD = Outside diameter
T = Wall Thickness
PI = 3.1416
DR = Dimensional ratio
IFP = Manufacturers recommended interfacial pressure
TEPA = Total Effective Piston Area
DRAG = Force required to move pipe

Total Effective Piston Area

Model	High Force Standard	Medium Force High Velocity	Low Force Extra High Velocity
28	4.71	NA	1.67
412	11.78	6.01	3.14
618	11.78	6.01	3.14
500	NA	6.01	NA
824	29.44	15.32	9.45
1236	29.44	15.32	9.45
900	NA	15.32	NA
1648	31.42	14.14	NA
2065	31.42	NA	NA

Step 1. - Calculating Wall Thickness:

To determine wall thickness we will be using the Example (above).

T = OD
DR = Wall Thickness

Now the Example and the formula above we will calculate the wall thickness.

T = 8.625
11 = .784

Step 2. - Finding Total Effective Piston Area

TEPA = 4.710 (we are using the 28 as an example)

TEPA = 4.710 (we are using the 28 as an example)

Step 3. - Calculating Gauge Pressure

Using the information we have gathered from above.

(OD - T) x T x PI x IFP
TEPA + DRAG = Gauge Pressure

Step 4. - Completed Formula

Now using all the information and the formula above we will find the gauge pressure.

(8.625 - .784) x .784 x 3.1416 x 75
4.710 + 30 PSI = 338 PSI

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