KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Oct 12, 2017, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Phase updated on 4/5/2017 Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (4/5/17). WPS Product has been moved to Phase 4- Approved for experimental use on KYTC projects. No specification or special note exists. Contact KYTC prior to use. (10/12/17) WPS

Trade Name: Flex- O- Matic 300-1


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Highway Safety Specialists
Address: 5620 Industrial Dr.
	Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Background description of company and its products:
	Manufacturer of Concrete Barrier and Guardrail Delineators.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Miscellaneous
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Our Flex-O-Matic delineator has a flexible hinge allowing it to bend down and return to vertical. This allows the delineator to accept hits from plowing snow or other objects without dislodging or being damaged. Extremely beneficial in northern climates where snow being thrown during snow plowing can cause damage or dislodging of the delineator.
General Composition of Material:
	PVC (Geon 06935 vinyl compound- rigid RPVC)with cold weather additive and 10 year UV stabilizer.
Date introduced on Market: 2016-07-06
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 20 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: see attachments ASTM: see attachments Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Yes - Florida
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Yes - Florida
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.hsssafety.com

This information is filed by Gary Johnloz on Mar 23, 2017
Contact Information:
	Highway Safety Specialists
	5620 Industrial Dr.
	Fort Wayne, IN 46825
	Phone: 2603486285
	Email: garyj@hsssafety.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Flex-O-Matic 300-4 guardrail delineator.pdf	application/pdf	315	804 William Semones	KYTC	Apr 05, 2017	4100	Yes
Flexo-O-Matic Product Flyer 300-1.pdf	application/pdf	3569	804 William Semones	KYTC	Apr 05, 2017	4099	Yes
product submittal.pdf	application/pdf	1302	804 William Semones	KYTC	Apr 05, 2017	4101	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

Maintenance	111 Rusty Wallace Agency	Y Approve		Apr 11, 2017	1917
KYTC	592 Tim Tharpe Agency	Y Approve	This product appears to have relevant use in delineation applications. It should be compared to other similar products that have been approved for use on our highways.	Apr 06, 2017	1916

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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