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This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Apr 22, 2020, its status is phase 11.

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Approved for experimental use on 10/26/10. This product has been in Phase 4, Experimental since October 26, 2010. It has been used within the Department and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Vendor has provided documentation of installations and updated product information for Attachments. Please review this product and provide a recommendation. (4/6/2020) - BSMITH Product has been Approved for Phase 11 Approval. (See definition of Phase 11.) There is not a List of Approved Materials at this time for this material type of adjustment ring. KyPEL will be used at this time for approval verification. (4/22/2020) - BSMITH

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Filling Date: Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:55:59 -0500

Organization: Cretex Specialty Products

Address: N25 W23790 Commerce Cir Ste E, Waukesha, WI 53188

Telephone Number: 864-430-0600

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Generic Name: Manhole Grade Adjustment Ring
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Manufacturer: Cretex Specialty Products
Address: N16 W23390 Stoneridge Drive, Suite \\
	Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188

Background description of company and its products:
	Cretex is the leading manufacturer of products used to seal leaks in both new and existing manholes. The Cretex Internal Manhole Chimney Seals have been used throughout the U.S. and Canada for almost 30 years. Our other products include External Chimney
Recommended Uses-Primary: Structural Materials and Components
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Culverts and Drainage Structures
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	The Cretex PrO-Ring Manhole Grade Adjustment System is Light weight and High Strength material, Easier and Safer to install than other methods, Watertight and Cost Effective.
General Composition of Material:
	Manufactured from Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Trade name ARPRO
Date introduced on Market: 2009-12-17
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Concrete, Plastic or Rubber Grade Adjustment Rings
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $100.00
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $300.00

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 3 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: M306 HS-20 & HS-25 L ASTM: C969 and C1244 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	It is our intent to submit this product to all 50 state DOT\\\'s for evaluation and approval. The product is currently being evaluated by many other states at this time.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	A product test site was installed on December 17th, 2009 in Beloit, WI. The test site in Beloit is being monitored on a regular interval of about every 4 weeks. To date, the rings remain watertight and structurally sound. Other demonstration and test sites are being scheduled throughout the United States. The use of this system will eliminate the problems typically associated with the grade ring adjustment area of the manhole such as shimming, deteriorated mortar, leakage and cracked or broken rings.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
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Product Web Page: http://www.cretexseals.com/products/pro-ring.php

This information is filed by Dan Peterson on Mar 08, 2010
Contact Information:
	Cretex Specialty Products
	N25 W23790 Commerce Cir Ste E
	Waukesha, WI 53188
	Phone: 864-430-0600
	Email: dtpeterson@cretexseals.com


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BEFORE_AFTER.doc	application/msword	868	272 Lee Haessig	Manufacturer	Mar 08, 2010	608	Yes
Chemical Resistance.pdf	application/pdf	363	272 Lee Haessig	Manufacturer	Mar 08, 2010	605	Yes
Condensed Pro-Ring Specification_4192016.docx	application/docx	15	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Mar 19, 2020	5396	Yes
Elizabethtown KY PRO-RING Demo Profile 10-17-2017.pdf	application/pdf	751	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Apr 06, 2020	5415	Yes
Exfiltration & Infiltration Test.pdf	application/pdf	423	272 Lee Haessig	Manufacturer	Mar 08, 2010	606	Yes
Kentucky.pdf	application/pdf	239	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Mar 19, 2020	5397	Yes
LaGrange, KY PRO-RING Demo Profile 7-25-2019 .pdf	application/pdf	911	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Apr 06, 2020	5416	Yes
Lexington KY PRO-RING Demo Profile 6-15-2011 .pdf	application/pdf	526	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Apr 06, 2020	5417	Yes
Louisville MSD PRO-RING Demo Profile 11-13-2018 .pdf	application/pdf	941	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Apr 06, 2020	5418	Yes
NBC_Rhode-Island_PRO-RING_Case-Study_UPDATED_062019.pdf	application/pdf	2195	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Mar 19, 2020	5398	Yes
P-R Proof Loading Test AASHTO M306 HS20 and HS25.pdf	application/pdf	676	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Mar 19, 2020	5399	Yes
PRO-RING Brochure 8-2019-UD (web-email).pdf	application/pdf	1189	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Mar 19, 2020	5400	Yes
Pro-Ring Brochure.pdf	application/pdf	854	272 Lee Haessig	Manufacturer	Mar 08, 2010	601	Yes
Proof Load test summary 10-13-2009.pdf	application/pdf	676	272 Lee Haessig	Manufacturer	Mar 08, 2010	603	Yes
ProRing Sample Spec.doc	application/msword	40	272 Lee Haessig	Manufacturer	Mar 08, 2010	602	Yes
Report-JSP-SewerRing_MultiCycleImpact-120glEPP-08OCT2009-1.p	application/pdf	255	272 Lee Haessig	Manufacturer	Mar 08, 2010	604	Yes
Report-JSP-SewerRing_UVExposureTest-120glEPP-08OCT2009-1.pdf	application/pdf	213	272 Lee Haessig	Manufacturer	Mar 08, 2010	607	Yes
Springfield KY PRO-RING Demo Profile 9-20-2015 .pdf	application/pdf	472	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Apr 06, 2020	5419	Yes
Winchester KY PRO-RING Demo Profile 8-17-2019 .pdf	application/pdf	701	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Apr 06, 2020	5420	Yes

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
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KyTC Construction	1092 Matt Simpson Agency	Y Approve		May 04, 2020	2682
KyTC Construction	1092 Matt Simpson Agency	Y Approve		May 04, 2020	2681
KyTC Construction	1092 Matt Simpson Agency	Y Approve		May 04, 2020	2677
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Provided manufacturer can provide some recommended specs for review I would recommend advancing to Phase 11.	Apr 15, 2020	2673
Transportation Cabinet	613 Richard Thomas Agency	Y Approve		Apr 08, 2020	2670
KYTC	572 Doug Gesso Agency	Y Approve	No objections from a hydraulics perspective.	Apr 07, 2020	2668
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Looks like a good product and I could see many uses/installations. Need more products similar to this that can be used in existing structures to save them instead of replacing them.	Apr 06, 2020	2667
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Looks like a good product and I could see many uses/installations. Need more products similar to this that can be used in existing structures to save them instead of replacing them.	Apr 06, 2020	2666
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		Jun 02, 2011	864
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve		Oct 20, 2010	721
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided	Like to see more testing. Like to see more testing.	Oct 06, 2010	710
Kentucky Concrete Pavement Association	320 Barry Sanders Agency	Y Approve	The test reports look good. Would like to see how it performs in place on a non critical roadway	Oct 05, 2010	702
Traffic Operations	118 Jeff Wolfe Agency	U Undecided	This product does not appear to be traffic-related. We would defer to subject matter experts in the Cabinet.	Sep 20, 2010	697

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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