KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Apr 06, 2020, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (8/12/18) - BSMITH.

Trade Name: SF180


Generic Name: SF180
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Synteen Technical Fabrics
Address: 1950 West Meeting Street
	LANCASTER, SC 29720

Background description of company and its products:
	Based in Lancaster, South Carolina, Synteen is the authority for intelligently developed, American-manufactured uni- and biaxial geogrids and high strength polyester fabrics, which have successfully supported the missions of customers.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Geosynthetic Reinforcement
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Geotextiles and Geosynthetics*
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	SF180 is composed of high molecular weight, high tenacity multifilament polyester yarns that are woven into a stable network placed under tension. The high strength polyester yarns are coated with a PVC material. SF Geogrids are inert to biological degradation and are resistant to naturally encountered chemicals, alkalis and acids. SF Geogrids are typically used for soil reinforcement applications such as retaining walls, steepened slopes, embankments, sub-grade stabilization, embankments over soft soils and waste containment applications
General Composition of Material:
	The high strength polyester (PET) yarns are coated with a PVC material
Date introduced on Market: 1998-05-12
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Geogrids by many manufacturers
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 14 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:
	AASHTO: M288 ASTM: ASTM D 4355,ASTM D6637 (Method B Fed. Spec.: NTPEP KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Yes NTPEP, SCDOT, NCDOT, Florida DOT, PennDOT, Washington State DOT, NYDOT, ConnDOT, Indiana DOT, MnDOT,COE
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Yes NTPEP, SCDOT, NCDOT, Florida DOT, PennDOT, Washington State DOT, NYDOT, ConnDOT, Indiana DOT, MnDOT,COE
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://synteen.com/

This information is filed by Thomas Shaw on Aug 12, 2019
Contact Information:
	Synteen Technical Fabrics
	1950 West Meeting Street
	LANCASTER, SC 29720-901
	Phone: 8032463007
	Email: thomas@synteen.com


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

Attached Files for This Product

2016 NTPEP-Synteen-Final Report-April2016.pdf	application/pdf	7501	1038 Thomas Shaw	Synteen Technical Fabrics	Aug 12, 2019	5065	Yes
STF, Inc. Data Sheet - SF180.pdf	application/pdf	310	1038 Thomas Shaw	Synteen Technical Fabrics	Aug 12, 2019	5064	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	616 Ryan Griffith Agency	U Undecided		Sep 27, 2019	2494
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	Would prefer Geotechnical Branch review for satisfaction concerning their applications.	Aug 30, 2019	2448

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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