KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of May 16, 2016, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product sent to Drainage Branch for comment. 5/2013 Product has been moved to phase IV- Approved for experimental use on KYTC projects. No specification or special note exists. Contact KYTC prior to use. (5/16/16) WPS

Trade Name: USF angle frame & 6141 grate Bolted


Generic Name: Drop Box Inlet Type 12A
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: US Foundry Manufacturing Corp.
Address: 1105 Bolton Road N.W.
	Atlanta, GA 30331

Background description of company and its products:
	United States manufacturer of municipal cast iron products, fabricated steel and aluminum products, established in 1916.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Culverts and Drainage Structures
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Meet and / or exceed ASTM A-48, ASSHTO M-105 and M-306 class 35B specifications.
General Composition of Material:
	cast iron
Date introduced on Market: 2003-06-27
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Drop Box Inlet Type 12A
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 60 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: M 105 and M 306 ASTM: A 48 Fed. Spec.: 725.04 iron castings KY: 813 misc Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	FL, GA, NC, SC, AL, MS, TN
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Routine FL, GA, NC, SC, AL, MS, TN
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: materials Contact Date: September 24, 2012

Product Web Page: www.usfoundry.com

This information is filed by Chuck Perez on Nov 16, 2012
Contact Information:
	US Foundry Manufacturing Corp.
	1105 Bolton Road N.W.
	Atlanta, GA 30331
	Phone: 615-708-5340
	Email: cperez@usfoundry.com

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

kytc	513 Ron Matar Agency	Y Approve		May 01, 2013	1219
KYTC Div. of Structural Design	383 Kong Ee Agency	Y Approve		Mar 25, 2013	1206
KYTC	572 Doug Gesso Agency	Y Approve	The ends of the Standard Drawing orifices are squared and these are rounded. Amount of rounding not dimensioned. Both the Standard Drawing and US Foundry frames impinge at the ends of orifices by 1/16”, so the rounding is not relevant. The US Foundry bolts do not reduce the width of two orifices as in our Standard Drawing, therefore, the open area is greater. Recommend hydraulic approval. Defer to Division of Structures for structural review.	Jan 30, 2013	1164

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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