KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Aug 15, 2016, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (11/9/15). 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. (8/15/16) WPS

Trade Name: Wabo HSeal


Generic Name: Precompressed foam supported silicone expansion joint seal
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Watson Bowman Acme Corp
Address: 95 Pineview Drive
	Amherst, NY 14228

Background description of company and its products:
	Watson Bowman Acme Corp , a BASF Construction Chemicals business located in Amherst, New York, has been at the industry forefront of design and manufacturing expansion control devices for the bridge construction industry.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Joint Sealers, Healers and Fillers
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Unknown
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	WaboÂ®HSeal is a pre-compressed elastomeric coated expansion joint system designed to provide a permanent weather tight seal. Primarily used in horizontal applications, the system is sealed in place with an epoxy, which allows it to accommodate horizontal, vertical, and skew expansion joint movements. The system has been designed to meet the high performance needs of State and Federal DOT projects. WaboÂ®HSeal consists of a UV stable, mico-cell, polyurethane foam impregnated with a hydrophobic polymer and topped with a traffic grade elastomeric coating. The impregnated foam provides a valuable secondary water tight seal in case the primary elastomeric coating is damaged. The system is supplied in pre-compressed sticks ready to be easily installed.
General Composition of Material:
	WaboÂ®HSeal consists of a UV stable, mico-cell, polyurethane foam impregnated with a hydrophobic polymer and topped with a traffic grade elastomeric coating.
Date introduced on Market:
Alternate for Following Existing Product: compression seals, strip seals
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 7 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can 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:
	Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, New York
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, Ohio, Wyoming, Kansas
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://wbacorp.com/products/bridge-highway/joint-seals/wabo-hseal/

This information is filed by Nick Graziani on Oct 27, 2015
Contact Information:
	Watson Bowman Acme Corp
	95 Pineview Drive
	Amherst, NY 14228
	Phone: 219-240-9770
	Email: nicholas.graziani@basf.com

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

Materials	85 Tamara Bumgardner Agency	Y Approve	No specifications currently exist to cover a polyurethane foam joint seal. Could be a useful alternative and warrants experimental use for evaluation.	May 09, 2016	1698
KYTC	765 David Steele Agency	Y Approve	This material is recommended to be used for bridge expansion joints where the minimum expansion joint opening is greater than 0.5 inches and the maximum expansion joint opening is less than 6.0 inches. This material appears to be user friendly for both state forces and contractor forces.	Dec 10, 2015	1612
KYTC - State Highway Engineer's Office	663 Jonathan Wilcoxson Agency	Y Approve		Nov 17, 2015	1609
KYTC	616 Ryan Griffith Agency	Y Approve		Nov 11, 2015	1598

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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