KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Oct 14, 2019, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (8/21/19) - BSMITH. This product has been recommended for Phase 4, Experimental. Please review the definition of Phase 4. It will be the responsibility of the Vendor to obtain a suitable project within the Department for this portion of the product evaluation. (10/14/19) - BSMITH

Trade Name: ABSORB-M™ Non-Redirective, Crash Cushion


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
ABSORB-M Product Information Sheet 08 15 19.pdf	application/pdf	243	1004 Jenelle DaCosta	Lindsay Transportation Solutions, LLC.	Aug 20, 2019	5070	Yes
ABSORB-M Product Specification TB 190725 Rev. 1.pdf	application/pdf	504	1004 Jenelle DaCosta	Lindsay Transportation Solutions, LLC.	Aug 20, 2019	5071	Yes
ABSORB_M_Installation Manual 08 15 19 .pdf	application/pdf	14175	1004 Jenelle DaCosta	Lindsay Transportation Solutions, LLC.	Aug 20, 2019	5073	Yes
FHWA Letter CC-153 ABSORB-M TL-3.pdf	application/pdf	10962	1004 Jenelle DaCosta	Lindsay Transportation Solutions, LLC.	Aug 20, 2019	5072	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	903 Gary Newton Agency	Y Approve	Approve for experimental phase for application evaluation	Oct 14, 2019	2535
KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	Y Approve	Recommend trial in experimental phase for application evaluation.	Oct 11, 2019	2532
KYTC	616 Ryan Griffith Agency	U Undecided		Sep 27, 2019	2509
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Appears would warrant experimental applications assessing cost, performance and contractor's experience.	Aug 30, 2019	2451
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Can always use more crash cushion types, if proven and cost effective.	Aug 26, 2019	2435

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: ABSORB-M
This product is Applied for Patent

Manufacturer: Lindsay Transportation Solutions / Barrier Systems
Address: 180 River Road
	RioVista, CA 94571

Background description of company and its products:
	LTS has been designing and manufacturing highway safety equipment since 1984. We manufacture Quick Change Movable Barrier, TMA''s and other highway safety equipment. The ABSORB-M is our MASH tested non-redirective, gating, water filled crash cushion.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Barriers, Fencing and Roadside Structures
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Guardrail/Guiderail
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	The ABSORB-M system utilizes interchangeable elements to reduce inventory costs and a universal transition takes time and complexity out of installation. Acceptable for use on anchored and unanchored barrier. Approved for use in permanent and work zone locations. The ABSORB-M can be deployed on almost any road surface. The system is rigid enough to be repositioned filled with water by lifting each element from the integrated fork lift port.
General Composition of Material:
	A36, A1011, A123. Hot dipped galvanized after fabrication. High Density-Polyethylene elements
Date introduced on Market: 2019-06-25
Alternate for Following Existing Product: SLED
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $6200.00
Royalty Cost: $0.00
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? No. Samples can not be provided



This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: A36, A1011, A123 Fed. Spec.: MASH KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	New Product - currently submitting to multiple states.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Texas DOT - routine Minnesota DOT - routine
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://www.barriersystemsinc.com/absorb-m-mash-water-filled-crash-cushion

This information is filed by Jenelle DaCosta on Aug 20, 2019
Contact Information:
	Lindsay Transportation Solutions, LLC.
	180 River Road
	Rio Vista, CA 94571
	Phone: 707-374-6800
	Email: jenelle.dacosta@lindsay.com


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