KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Feb 12, 2020, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (3/29/18) - MBLACK. Product not approved due to not being tested on a "Snow plowable" test deck (4/17/18) - MBLACK Additional information and attachment provided in KyPEL (11/20/2018) - BSMITH Based on reviews comments this product has been moved to Phase 4 (12/18/18) - BSMITH Product has been changed to Phase 10 Approval. The product will be listed in the List of Approved Materials. (2/12/2020) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Tuff-Mark


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File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept

Attached Files for This Product

TUFF MARK 12-26-18.pdf	application/pdf	1675	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jan 02, 2019	4793	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	567 Brandi Mitchell Agency	Y Approve	The material is approved based on data from the PA test deck.	Feb 11, 2020	2604
KYTC	567 Brandi Mitchell Agency	U Undecided	This material is not approved because it was not tested on the NTPEP Pennsylvania test deck, which is a snow-plow deck unlike the Florida test deck where this material was reviewed. After having received further information and reviewed the NTPEP WI test deck, I recommend this product for conditional use until such time as testing on the PA test deck is provided.	Dec 13, 2018	2269
KYTC	616 Ryan Griffith Agency	N Disapprove		Jun 13, 2018	2129
KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	N Disapprove	Product not approved due to not being tested on a "Snow plowable" test deck (4/17/18) - MBLACK	Apr 17, 2018	2070
KYTC	567 Brandi Mitchell Agency	N Disapprove	This material is not approved because it was not tested on the NTPEP Pennsylvania test deck, which is a snow-plow deck unlike the Florida test deck where this material was reviewed.	Apr 16, 2018	2068
KYTC	592 Tim Tharpe Agency	Y Approve	This product appears to have a relevant use. It should be compared to other similar products that have been approved for use on our highways.	Mar 30, 2018	2047

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:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Crown Technology, LLC
Address: 35 Industrial Park Drive
	Woodbury, GA 30293

Background description of company and its products:
	Crown began manufacturing thermoplastic in 1994. The preformed operation began in December 2014. Preformed products are Tuff-Mark and Tuff-Mark with Tuff-Grip and bike lane green as well as red, blue and black for state sign shields.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Pavement Marking*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Tuff-Mark is available with or without drop-on beads and/or Tuff-Grip. It is pre-cut and ready to apply. No surface pre-heating required. Superior long term retroreflectivity and excellent color retention and durability.
General Composition of Material:
	AASHTO M-249
Date introduced on Market: 2014-12-01
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 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: M-249 ASTM: D 6628, D 36, E 313 Fed. Spec.: KY: 717 Others: EPA 3052, 6010B,C/ BS 3262
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Arkansas Caltrans Colorado Kansas Maryland South Carolina Virginia
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Florida Georgia Illinois Louisiana Mississippi New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina Oklahoma Tennessee Washington, DC
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.crownthermo.com

This information is filed by Jeannie Elliott on Mar 28, 2018
Contact Information:
	Crown Technology, LLC
	35 Industrial Park Drive
	Woodbury, GA 30293
	Phone: 7065539500
	Email: jeannie1@crownthermo.com


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