KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Aug 08, 2014, its status is phase 3.

Notes:

Product sent through fast track process.

Trade Name: Mar Mac DP Coupler


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Mar Mac DP Coupler.pdf	application/pdf	2458	702 Cortis Calk	Mar Mac Construction Product, Inc.	Aug 06, 2014	3064	Yes
Polyseal Brochure.pdf	application/pdf	1794	702 Cortis Calk	Mar Mac Construction Product, Inc.	Aug 06, 2014	3066	Yes
PSI Testing Report.pdf	application/pdf	48	702 Cortis Calk	Mar Mac Construction Product, Inc.	Aug 06, 2014	3065	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC - State Highway Engineer's Office	663 Jonathan Wilcoxson Agency	U Undecided	Not enough information. Not enough information.	Dec 15, 2014	1469
KYTC	616 Ryan Griffith Agency	N/A	The durability of this type of connection is questionable. I have reservations about use on KYTC projects.	Oct 13, 2014	1461
PAIKY	459 Brian Wood Agency	U Undecided		Aug 27, 2014	1450
Ky Assoc. of Hwy Contractors	47 Michael LaRue Agency	Y Approve		Aug 26, 2014	1444
KYTC	592 Tim Tharpe Agency	U Undecided	Product does not appear to be relevant to applications related to Traffic Operations. Defer final ruling to subject matter experts.	Aug 12, 2014	1431
KYTC	641 Bill Gulick Agency	U Undecided	not enough information not enough information	Aug 08, 2014	1427

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: Dissimilar external seal/coupler
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Mar Mac Construction Products, Inc.
Address: 334 N. 7th Street
	McBee, SC 29101

Background description of company and its products:
	Since 1953 we have manufactured pipe joints and sealing products
Recommended Uses-Primary: Waterproofing Membranes and Materials
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Joint Sealers, Healers and Fillers
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	This coupler is capable of joining different types of pipe and/or different ODs while achieving a watertight seal.
General Composition of Material:
	A custom formulated rubberized mastic coupler which incorporates a tough, high-strength internal reinforcing mesh and an impervious, cross-laminated polyethylene outer cover. Steel compression bands are engineered within the coupler and provide mechanical compression and a positive seal.
Date introduced on Market: 1998-04-01
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 2 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: C877.08 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others: manufacturer
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Pennsylvania
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.marmac.com

This information is filed by Cortis Calk on Aug 06, 2014
Contact Information:
	Mar Mac Construction Product, Inc.
	334 N. 7th Street
	McBee, SC 29101
	Phone: 843-335-5814
	Email: cort.calk@marmac.com


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