KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Aug 20, 2009, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Phase IV Oct 10th, 2007. Product info was updated Aug 20, 2009.

Trade Name: Flex-a-mat


Generic Name: Tied Concrete Block Mat
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: Motz Enterprises, Inc.
Address: 9415 Montgomery Road
	Cincinnati, OH 45242

Background description of company and its products:
	Motz Enterprises, Inc. manufactures Flex-a-mat erosion control mats and Fortress Rock retaining wall blocks. Flex-a-mat is a superior replacement to rock Rip Rap and poured concrete gutters. Fortress Rock are massive blocks used to stop stream erosi
Recommended Uses-Primary: Please Select ...
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	-Stops channel erosion -Less expensive than the other channel protection methods. -Faster to install than the other channel protection methods. -More environmentally friendly than other methods - allows vegetation growth in ditch to naturally cleanse storm water of oils and pollutants picked up from the road. -Improves maintenance - mow right over Flex-a-mat, no more spraying of chemicals in ditches. -Permanent - flexes with ground during freezing and thawing instead of cracking like a poured concrete gutter.
General Composition of Material:
	Flex-a-mat consists of concrete bricks that are imbedded into a high strength geogrid (Fornit 30-30). There is an 1.5 - inch gap around each brick. The spacing allows Flex-a-mat to have the ability to flex to the contour of the ditch. The gap also allows vegetation to grow through Flex-a-mat. Flex-a-mat comes in rolls. Standard roll size is 5-ft. by 50-ft. long.
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $1.55
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $2.70

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 2 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: ASTM: 6460 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Ohio DOT, West Virginia DOH, Michigan DOT, Maryland DOT, Florida DOT, Georgia DOT, Northern Kentucky Sanitation District One
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Ohio DOT - Approved Product - Routine Use WV DOH - Valued Engineered on multiples projects - Under Review Michigan DOT - Experimental Use Maryland DOT - Under Review Florida DOT - Experimental Use Georgia DOT - Under Review Northern Kentucky Sanitation District One - Routine Use
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page:

This information is filed by Matt Motz on Aug 05, 2009
Contact Information:
	Motz Enterprises, Inc.
	9415 Montgomery Road
	Cincinnati, OH 45242
	Phone: 513-772-6689
	Email: Matt@Flexamat.com


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File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept

Attached Files for This Product

FlexamatBrochure.pdf	application/pdf	340	275 Scott Phelps	KYTC	May 12, 2010	855	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

Construction	77 Rachel Mills Agency	N Disapprove	We have turf reinforcement mat which we have a special note for. I do not see how this product provides any other benefits.	Aug 20, 2009	298

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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