KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Aug 30, 2010, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Approved for experimental use by NPRC on 8/16/10.

Trade Name: Wheelchairs, Bolsters & Stacking Chairs


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

Attached Files for This Product

PRODUCT INFO.pdf	application/pdf	296	275 Scott Phelps	KYTC	Jul 12, 2010	943	Yes
Wheels polylok.pdf	application/pdf	1424	275 Scott Phelps	KYTC	Jul 12, 2010	944	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided	Would like to see it used on some projects.	Aug 31, 2010	651
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve	Construction contractors have used similar products before with sucess.	Aug 26, 2010	649
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided		Aug 20, 2010	646
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve	COuld have an application in bridge and culvert construction	Aug 17, 2010	639
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	N/A	COuld have an application in bridge and culvert construction	Aug 17, 2010	638
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided	Waiting on more information from technical review and recommendation.	Aug 11, 2010	629
Kentucky Concrete Pavement Association	320 Barry Sanders Agency	Y Approve	Product would seem to be very stable. Product would seem to be very stable.	Aug 04, 2010	617
Traffic Operations	118 Jeff Wolfe Agency	U Undecided	Product does not appear to have applications that are related to Traffic Operations. We would defer to subject matter experts in the Cabinet.	Jul 30, 2010	616

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.


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Polylok, Inc.
Address: 3 Fairfield Boulevard
	Wallingford, CT 06492

Background description of company and its products:
	Manufacture plastic rebar spacers, wheelchairs, stacking chairs, and slab bolsters, etc. Also manufacture plastic products for septic and drainage systems. Our sister company is United Concrete - who uses our products daily.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Structural Materials and Components
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Barriers, Fencing and Roadside Structures
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Polylok plastic rebar spacers, wheelchairs and stackable chairs will not corrode/ruse while maximizing the lifespan of the concrete structures.
General Composition of Material:
	HDEP, Polycarbonate and ABS
Date introduced on Market: 1985-05-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $0.00
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $0.00

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 0 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing
At Cost $0.00 for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:

This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Seeking DOT Approval in the states of Ohio, GA & CA.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Approved by DOT - State of Florida. Meet state specifications in approximately 28 states.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page:

This information is filed by Sidney Greenhouse on Jun 23, 2010
Contact Information:
	Polylok, Inc.
	3 Fairfield Boulevard
	Wallingford, CT 06492
	Phone: 877-765-9565
	Email: erin@polylok.com


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