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: HighwayDrain / HD200


Generic Name: Grated line drain, modular
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: ACO Polymer Products
Address: 12080 Ravenna Rd
	Chardon, OH 44024

Background description of company and its products:
	ACO Polymer Products started in the USA in 1978 and has maintained leadership in polymer concrete grated line drain pre-cast modular systems.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Culverts and Drainage Structures
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Culverts and Drainage Structures
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	ACO HD200 is manufactured of 100% virgin polymer concrete and offers the ultimate in grate security as the grate is integral of the system and is not a seperate ductile iron component. This trench drain system is completely modular, pre-sloped up to a continuous slope system of 100\' which can be extended by using neutral or non-sloping channels. The non-removable grates offer optimum grate security and is the only US product safe for cross traffic. Access units allow for easy maintenance. Construction allows the channels to be hung and encased which reduces installation costs and time. Load tested to greater than 220,000lbs on a 9x9 test block, this product offers superior load resistance. Being 100% polymer concrete the product offers extended service life, excellent wear resistance and overall superior durability.
General Composition of Material:
	Polymer concrete construction. Many ASTM test reports including but not limited to: Loading, freeze/thaw, weathering, flame, compression strenght of >14,000psi, flexural.
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Cast in place trench drain and other non-hangable modular sy
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $35.00
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $40.00

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 10 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: HS25 ASTM: Many Materials Fed. Spec.: None KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	The folling state DOTs have reviewed and approved: Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Washington State, Wyoming
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Note above list, these DOTs have completed evaluation.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.acousa.com

This information is filed by mark vargovich on Jul 13, 2010
Contact Information:
	ACO Polymer Products
	12080 Ravenna Rd
	Chardon, OH 44024
	Phone: 5202334332
	Email: mvargovich@aco-online.com


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

Attached Files for This Product

3-Road catalog - HighwayDrain.pdf	application/pdf	480	348 mark vargovich	ACO Polymer Products	Jul 13, 2010	953	Yes
4-Road catalog - trench drain install.pdf	application/pdf	236	348 mark vargovich	ACO Polymer Products	Jul 13, 2010	954	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve		Sep 16, 2010	679
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	659
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided		Sep 08, 2010	655
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	U Undecided	Would like to see it used on some projects.	Aug 31, 2010	652

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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