KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Oct 11, 2019, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

Additional information regarding this product, such as specifications and any third party testing results, prior to evaluation. (9/20/19) - BSMITH Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (9/20/19) - BSMITH Product has been approved. Please review Recommendations and the Department's 2019 Specifications Section 843. The List of Approved Materials is currently being revised due to this update in the Specifications. (10/11/19) - BSMITH

Trade Name: SKAPS M440


Generic Name: M440
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: SKAPS Industries
Address: 335 Athena Drive
	Athens, Georgia 30601

Background description of company and its products:
	SKAPS Industries, a high quality leading manufacturer and supplier of Geosynthetic products and Fiberglass fabric, holds a strong market presence in over 60 countries.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Geotextiles and Geosynthetics*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Geosynthetic Reinforcement
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	SKAPS woven geotextile fabrics are woven polypropylene materials offering optimum performance when used in reinforcement, stabilization and drainage applications. Produced from first quality raw materials, they provide the perfect balance of strength and separation in styles capable of functioning exceptionally well in a wide range of performance requirements. SKAPS M440 resists ultraviolet resistance, rotting, biological degradation and it is chemically inert to any natural bases or acids.
General Composition of Material:
	Polypropylene
Date introduced on Market: 2015-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: N/A
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: M288 ASTM: D35 Fed. Spec.: N/A KY: Section 843, Type V Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	New York Department of Transportation Virginia Department of Transportation
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	New York Department of Transportation (Routine) Virginia Department of Transportation (Routine)
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: N/A Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://www.skaps.com/download/m440-170220171204.pdf

This information is filed by Kourosh Sabzevari on Sep 19, 2019
Contact Information:
	SKAPS Industries
	335 Athena Drive
	Athens, Georgia 30601
	Phone: 7063543700
	Email: kourosh@skaps.com


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Attached Files for This Product

M440_KYDOT.pdf	application/pdf	168	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Sep 20, 2019	5130	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	This would appear to be a candidate for our old Type V geotextile. New specs are going to reference the M288 Class 1a. High strength fabrics in KY are going to be project specific and specs will be found in proposal notes. Product certification that accompanies the fabric to the project will be checked for specification (project note) compliance prior to acceptance.	Oct 11, 2019	2528

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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