KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Dec 17, 2013, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product approved for experimental use on 12/17/2013..

Trade Name: Quick-Lock Point Pipe Repair System


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

Attached Files for This Product

Qucik Lock.pdf	application/pdf	3688	275 Scott Phelps	KYTC	Jan 28, 2014	2831	Yes
Quick-Lock 5 (Specs).pdf	application/pdf	116	448 Norman Urschel	Rausch Electronics USA, LLC	Jun 09, 2011	1684	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	616 Ryan Griffith Agency	Y Approve		Feb 20, 2014	1371
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve		Dec 17, 2013	1339
Ky Transportation Cabinet	92 Allen Myers Agency	Y Approve		Dec 17, 2013	1338
KYTC	592 Tim Tharpe Agency	U Undecided	Does not appear to be applicable to traffic operations. Defer final ruling to subject matter experts.	Dec 17, 2013	1337
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve	NO industry representatives have expressed any concerns regarding this product. Therefore, we approve its use.	Dec 17, 2013	1336
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve		Dec 17, 2013	1335
PAIKY	459 Brian Wood Agency	U Undecided	I don't have any expertise in this area and will defer to those who do.	Dec 15, 2013	1334
KYTC	641 Bill Gulick Agency	U Undecided	It will talk me some time to investagate and develop an opinion on this product.	Dec 13, 2013	1333
KYTC	32 David Quarles Agency	Y Approve	Applicant should supply video/photos or something. U tube has a video that gives lots more detail and convinced me to accept this product. It is going to only work for KDOH in RCP and not in CMP or HDPE pipe.	Jun 13, 2011	873

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: Point Pipe Repair
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: Rausch Electronics USA, LLC
Address: 370 New York Ave.
	Chambersburg, PA 17201

Background description of company and its products:
	Rausch Electronics USA, LLC, located in Chambersburg, PA sells and services Rausch CCTV Inspection Camera/tractor Systems for inspecting and laser profiling pipe, in addition to selling the Quick-Lock Point Pipe Repair System.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Structural Materials and Components
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Quick-Lock is a mechanical point pipe repair installed through the manhole. Does NOT require digging. No resin is used. Can be installed with up to 20% flow in the pipe. Can be used in most types of pipe with a smooth, solid inner surface. For inner pipe pressure up to 130psi. Standard 50 year warranty on the materials when used in common municipal sewage conditions. Used to repair crack and shard formation, leaking joints (ground-water invasion, infiltration & exfiltration). For improvement of pipe statics, position deviation/joint offset up to 7/16\\\", stop root ingrowing, closing unused laterals. Two or more sleeves can be installed in series, with each successive sleeve sealing against the previous sleeve, making a water tight seal.
General Composition of Material:
	The components consist of a high-grade V4A stainless steel sleeve in grade 1.4571, covered by an EPDM rubber compression seal/gasket. There are two patented stainless locking and gear mechanisms in the rolled stainless sleeve that allows the sleeve to un-roll inside the pipe and lock, holding pressure against the EPDM gasket and sealing it against the inner pipe wall.
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Digging up the pipe to be repaired or using a resin point re
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $2300.00
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $4300.00

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 30 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:
	Rausch is in the process of sending Product Approval Evaluation Forms to other state DOTs. Quick-Lock has been used in Germany, Europe and other countries since 1995. Worldwide, approximately 100,000 sleeves have been installed.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	City of Leitchfield Wastewater Department, Robin Strader, Mgr of Wastewater Dept. (Ph: 270-259-3311)
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.rauschtv-usa.com

This information is filed by Norman Urschel on Jun 09, 2011
Contact Information:
	Rausch Electronics USA, LLC
	370 New York Ave.
	Chambersburg, PA 17201
	Phone: 717-552-6460
	Email: nurschel@rauschtv.com