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

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District 5 has requested that this product be fast tracked for immediate use. Two votes to approve have been cast for the product to be fast tracked to Phase IV.

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Trade Name: PolyStrip; PolyStrip HT

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Filling Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 00:01:55 -0400

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Address: 14 Crozerville Road, Aston, PA 19014

Telephone Number: 610-459-1800

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Manufacturer: HPI
Address: 14 Crozerville Road
	Aston, PA 19014

Background description of company and its products:
	HPI is one of the leading manufacturers/distributors of expansion joints, backer rod, and related construction products.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Joint Sealers, Healers and Fillers
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Joint Sealers, Healers and Fillers
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	PolyStrip and PolyStrip HT are ideal non-absorbent, compressible, joint forming systems. The unique tear-off top reduces clean-up time required before sealing, creates a joint reservoir without sawing, allows proper sealant tooling, and ensures sealant adhesion to joint surfaces only -- resulting in a proper bond break.
General Composition of Material:
	Poly Strip, Poly Strip HT are fabricated closed cell, low density polyethylene foam materials. They are highly flexible and compressible for easy installation. Available in charcoal & white and in a wide variety of sizes for virtually all joint dimensions
Date introduced on Market: 1991-12-03
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Emulsified Fibreboard
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $10.00
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $12.00

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:
	AASHTO: ASTM: D 3575 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	PENNDOT; DELDOT; NJDOT; MDOT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	PENNDOT; DELDOT; NJDOT; MDOT
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.hpiproductscorp.com

This information is filed by Thomas Hillary on May 19, 2010
Contact Information:
	Manufacturer
	14 Crozerville Road
	Aston, PA 19014
	Phone: 610-459-1800
	Email: thillary@hpiproductscorp.com


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HPI Poly Strip.pdf	application/pdf	191	275 Scott Phelps	KYTC	Jun 10, 2010	889	Yes
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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided		Jun 22, 2010	546
Materials	85 Tamara Bumgardner Agency	U Undecided	Material does not meet any current KYTC specifications. I recommend this material be used on an experimental basis.	Jun 15, 2010	527
Structural Design	130 James Miracle Agency	U Undecided		Jun 14, 2010	525
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve		Jun 11, 2010	524
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	U Undecided		Jun 11, 2010	523
Traffic Operations	118 Jeff Wolfe Agency	U Undecided	Product does not appear to have traffic-related applications. Our office would defer to Cabinet experts in this type of material.	Jun 11, 2010	522
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		Jun 10, 2010	521
Kentucky Concrete Pavement Association	320 Barry Sanders Agency	Y Approve	As with all the joint materials (even temporary), it is important that the inspector makes sure that the joint is clean before installation.	Jun 10, 2010	520
Kentucky Concrete Pavement Association	320 Barry Sanders Agency	Y Approve	As with all the joint materials (even temporary), it is important that the inspector makes sure that the joint is clean before installation.	Jun 10, 2010	519
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		Jun 10, 2010	518
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		Jun 10, 2010	517

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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