KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of , its status is phase 1.

Notes:

Trade Name: RPM Model 35


Generic Name: RPM-Durable Raised Pavement Marker
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Pexco LLC/Davidson Traffic Control Products
Address: 3110 70th Ave E
	Tacoma, WA 98424

Background description of company and its products:
	Pexco''''''''s Davidson Traffic Control Products Division is a leader in design and fabrication of high quality traffic safety solutions. Davidson Traffic Control Products has supplied the traffic industry for over 25 years
Recommended Uses-Primary: Raised Pavement Markers
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Pavement Marking*
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Long term temporary pavement marking in construction and maintenance work zones. RPM double domed surface creates a dramatic rumble effect, alerting motorists of lane change. RPM''''''''s utilize a highly efficient cube-corner microprism
General Composition of Material:
	High impact Thermoplastics with adhesive back, reflective tape and butyl adhesive for mounting to the road surface.
Date introduced on Market: 1992-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $1.66
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 10 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided
Free 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:
	No Evaluation going on at this time
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Texas DOT, TN DOT & NM DOT
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.pexco.com/traffic

This information is filed by Michelle Burns on Feb 28, 2019
Contact Information:
	Pexco LLC/Davidson Traffic Control Products
	3110 70th Ave E
	Tacoma, WA 98424
	Phone: 2532848000
	Email: michelle.burns@pexco.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
1994 TX RPM Approval.pdf	application/pdf	18	771 Michelle Burns	Pexco LLC/Davidson Traffic Control Products	Feb 28, 2019	4862	Yes
NJ RPM Conditional Approval 08-24-10.txt	text/plain	2	771 Michelle Burns	Pexco LLC/Davidson Traffic Control Products	Feb 28, 2019	4863	Yes
RPM Halftrack Installation Procedure.pdf	application/pdf	66	771 Michelle Burns	Pexco LLC/Davidson Traffic Control Products	Feb 28, 2019	4861	Yes
RPM & Halftrack Markers Overview.pdf	application/pdf	8469	771 Michelle Burns	Pexco LLC/Davidson Traffic Control Products	Feb 28, 2019	4860	Yes
RPM CAD drawing.pdf	application/pdf	306	771 Michelle Burns	Pexco LLC/Davidson Traffic Control Products	Feb 28, 2019	4859	Yes
RPM Material Specification.pdf	application/pdf	21	771 Michelle Burns	Pexco LLC/Davidson Traffic Control Products	Feb 28, 2019	4858	Yes

Currently there are no recommendations at this time.

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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