KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Sep 10, 2010, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Approved for experimental use by NPRC on 09/09/10.

Trade Name: TiClip


Generic Name: Plastic Rebar Clips
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Jiffy Clip, Inc.
Address: 19350 SW 89th Ave Suite B
	Tualatin, Oregon 97062

Background description of company and its products:
	Jiffy Clip, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets an innovative system of plastic clips and chairs for raising and securing rebar without the use of tie wire.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Structural Materials and Components
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	TiClip secures rebar and secures the intersections without the use of tie wire. Can be used on #3, #4, #5 bar and epoxy coated rebar. The JiffySHOT mechanical applicator gun dispenses the TiClips up to 30 per minute.
General Composition of Material:
	100% Recycled Plastic
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Rebar Tie Wire and Dobie Blocks
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $0.09
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $0.09

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 5 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: Does not evaluate pl ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	The TiClip has been reviewed or is being reviewed by all states. We can provide approval letters from states upon request.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	The TiClip has been reviewed or is being reviewed by all states. We can provide approval letters from states upon request. We are not aware of any states using the product as this is a contractor supplied item. Will also need approval of the resident engineers.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page:

This information is filed by Matt Fitzpatrick on Feb 27, 2009
Contact Information:
	Jiffy Clip, Inc.
	19350 SW 89th Ave Suite B
	Tualatin, Oregon 97062
	Phone: 503-783-1425
	Email: matt@jiffyclip.com


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Attached Files for This Product

DSCN1713.JPG	image/pjpeg	1008	32 David Quarles	KYTC	Mar 11, 2009	180	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

Construction	77 Rachel Mills Agency	U Undecided	Same issue as with the chairs, weight??	Apr 23, 2009	240
Structural Design	130 James Miracle Agency	Y Approve	I have reviewed the product samples sent as well as the reading materials. The products would seem to perform its function well (holding rebar in place prior to concrete placement). However, I have three concerns: 1) Ease of use of Jiffy Shot tool 2) Cost of plastic clips and chairs vs. metal 3) There is a warning included in the product reading material about the product not being designed to hold weight of worker. That seems to limit the placement of this product and may introduce issues with breaking during concrete placement (especially long drops such as pier columns).	Mar 12, 2009	179
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	N Disapprove	The literature indicates the TiClip has been tested against 1 tie wire (16 ga.) with a double twist. This seems too light to me. In the pull test the tie wire beat the TiClip 6 out of 10 tests so that is comparable. In the parallel holding test the tie wire was far superior. Working with the TiClip in the lab I was not impressed with the strength of the tie or stiffness of the assembly. A double tie wire would be far superior to the TiClip.	Mar 11, 2009	174

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


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