Trade Name:  RoadQuake 2F Temporary Portable Rumble Strip

 
Generic Name:  Temporary Portable Rumble Strip
This product is  Patented
 
Manufacturer:  Plastic Safety Systems Inc.
Address:  2444 Baldwin Rd.
          Cleveland,    OH    44104
 
Background description of company and its products: 
  RoadQuake 2F, a folding temporary portable rumble strip (TPRS), was introduced on the market on February 20th, 2014. PSS Product line includes TPRS, ADA-compliant pedestrian barricades, sand barrels, drums, channelizers, Type I/II and Type III barricades,
Recommended Uses-Primary:  Miscellaneous
Recommended Uses-Alternate:  Miscellaneous
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
  RoadQuake 2F's (RQ2F) primary purpose is to alert drivers of approaching work zones on streets and highways. RQ2F delivers effective sounds and vibration alerts to the driver equal to or greater than milled in rumble strips. RoadQuake 2F is 11 feet long x 3/4 inches thick x 13 inches wide and weighs 110 pounds. It folds in half for transport and storage. 1 strip is 11 feet long with beveled edges on both sides, to traverse an entire lane. It remains in place without use of adhesive or fasteners. A 1 to 2 man crews can deploy an array of strips in minutes. RQ2F has a 3-5 year life expectancy and suitable for use in inclement weather.
General Composition of Material:
  Engineered polymers with ballast by iron bars.
Date introduced on Market:  2014-02-20
Alternate for Following Existing Product:  RoadQuake 2
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):  $1795.00
Royalty Cost:  $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place:  $1795.00
 
Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer?  To Be Mailed
Product Availability:  Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 14 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: no spec exists ASTM: no spec exists Fed. Spec.: Yes; specifies only KY: no spec exists
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
  Texas DOT, Kansas DOT, Iowa DOT, Caltrans, Florida DOT, Ohio DOT, Utah DOT, Colorado DOT, MT DOT, etc.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
  Texas DOT(routine), Kansas DOT(routine), Iowa DOT(experimental), Caltrans(experimental), Florida DOT(experimental), Ohio DOT(experimental), Utah DOT(routine), Colorado DOT(experimental), MT DOT(routine), etc.
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
      
 
Product Web Page: http://plasticsafety.com/Products/Rumble-Strips/RoadQuake-2F-Rumble-Strip.aspx
 
This information is filed by Benjamin Gascoigne on Aug 14, 2014
Contact Information:
  Plastic Safety Systems Inc.
  2444 Baldwin Rd.
  Cleveland, OH 44104
  Phone:  8006626338
  Email:  bwgascoigne@plasticsafety.com