McElroy Sidewinder™ Fusion Machines are manually operated for fusing 4" IPS and smaller branch saddles, tapping tees and service saddle fittings onto 1 1/4" IPS and larger main sizes. The chains shipped with the machine will fit up to 8" IPS pipe. Longer chains are available for larger pipe sizes.

The Jaw Clamp Sidewinder is a manually operated saddle fusion machine for fusing 3" IPS and smaller branch saddles, tapping tees and service saddle fittings onto 1 1/4" IPS to 4" IPS main sizes. An optional chain clamp kit is available for 6" and larger mains.

Both Sidewinders incorporate McElroy's patented Centerline Guidance and Quick Release Systems. They are both DataLogger™ compatible.