KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jul 29, 2016, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

No attachments were sent for this product. A request was sent to the vendor for additional documentation. (7/5/2016) WPS Attachments were made on 7/6/2016. Product will be sent for review. (WPS) Updated to Phase II on 7/6/2016. 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. Be sure to review all criteria for Phase IV acceptance. (7/29/16) WPS

Trade Name: Apex Silt Sock


Generic Name: Silt Sock/gutter guard
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: TPM/Apex
Address: 2040 old louisville rd
	bowling green , ky 42104

Background description of company and its products:
	Site and Utility Contractor who manufactured its own erosion control sock similar to an existing product approved by TNDOT and used as an alternate.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Please Select ...
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Bio Degradable, reusable made from recycled material, alternate to Straw waddle, stone check dams and silt fence.
General Composition of Material:
	Ground wood and organic media material, encased in a tubular mesh sleeve 8\\\" or 12\\\" cotton or polyester sock custom made from 5\\\' to 160\\\'in length as specified see attached lab report to follow
Date introduced on Market: 2014-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: silt fence, straw waddle, stone check dam and gutter guard
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $1.69
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 15 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: na ASTM: na Fed. Spec.: na KY: na Others: na
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	100% DOT approval in the state of Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee, North Carolina West Virginia
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Allen County is currently using it experimentally on site to determine effectiveness as a check dam
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Simpson and Allen County Contact Date: January 26, 2015

Product Web Page: na

This information is filed by Clarke Willey on Aug 19, 2015
Contact Information:
	TPM/Apex
	2040 old louisville rd
	bowling green , ky 42104
	Phone: 270-991-4062
	Email: cwilley@tpm-group.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Apex Silt sock material Specs.pdf	application/pdf	852	804 William Semones	KYTC	Jul 06, 2016	3788	Yes
SILT SOCK FLIER pdf.pdf	application/pdf	5559	804 William Semones	KYTC	Jul 06, 2016	3790	Yes
Silt Sock Spec 9-23-14.doc	application/msword	1024	804 William Semones	KYTC	Jul 06, 2016	3789	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	741 Samuel Collins Agency	Y Approve	Currently no spec or Standard Drawing. Currently no spec or Standard Drawing.	Jul 06, 2016	1823

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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