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: Jeene Structural Joint Sealing System


Generic Name: Preformed Neoprene Inflatable Joint System
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Watson Bowman Acme Corp
Address: 95 Pineview Drive
	Amherst, New York 14228

Background description of company and its products:
	Watson Bowman Acme Corp has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of expansion control systems for the bridge and highway transportation market for over 50 years. Our experience lends us to provide valuable engineering and technical service support fo
Recommended Uses-Primary: Joint Sealers, Healers and Fillers
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Structural Materials and Components
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	The Jeene systems unique air-pressurized installation process provides for a strong joint seal to joint interface bond that will not tear away, protrude out, or slip from its original placement when exposed to typical expansion joint movements. The two-cell preformed neoprene profile allows for more total dynamic movement capabilities than other preformed systems, with the proven durability and resiliency of its neoprene composition.
General Composition of Material:
	Extruded neoprene compound meeting the following physical properties: Tensile Strength (ASTM D412): 2000 psi Elongation @ break (ASTM D412): 250%, min Hardness, Type A Durometer (ASTM D2240): 65 +/-5 % points Low temp stiffening 7 days @ 14Â°F: 0 - +15 Oven Aging 70 hrs @ 212Â°F (ASTM D573): Tensile Strength: 20% loss max Elongation: 20% loss max Hardness: 0 to +10 points Oil Swell, 70 hrs @ 104Â°F (ASTM D471): 45% Ozone Resistance (ASTM D1149): 20% strain, No Cracks
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product: N/A
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $32.00
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $96.00

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 14 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:

This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	N/A
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Kansas DOT: Routine Use New York State DOT: Routine Use Virginia DOT: Routine Use Delaware DOT: Routine Use California (CalTrans): Routine Use for Maintenance New Jersey DOT: Routine Use Illinois DOT: Routine Use
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.wbacorp.com

This information is filed by Christopher Overby on Apr 28, 2010
Contact Information:
	Watson Bowman Acme Corp
	95 Pineview Drive
	Amherst, New York 14228
	Phone: 716-817-5458
	Email: christopher.overby@basf.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Jeene_1206.pdf	application/pdf	178	296 Christopher Overby	Watson Bowman Acme Corp	Apr 28, 2010	746	Yes
jeene_install.pdf	application/pdf	1060	296 Christopher Overby	Watson Bowman Acme Corp	Apr 28, 2010	748	Yes
jeene_spec_bridge.doc	application/msword	44	296 Christopher Overby	Watson Bowman Acme Corp	Apr 28, 2010	747	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve		Sep 16, 2010	680
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided	Like to see more testing. Like to see more testing.	Sep 09, 2010	670
Traffic Operations	118 Jeff Wolfe Agency	U Undecided	This product does not appear to be traffic-related. We would defer to the opinions of subject matter experts in the Cabinet.	Sep 08, 2010	662
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		Aug 20, 2010	641

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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