KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of May 29, 2024, its status is phase 9.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (1/22/2020) -BSMITH This product has been recommended for Phase 4, Experimental. Review of installation and service experience was recommended in this approval. (3/10/2020) - BSMITH The product has been Approved for use in the curb section only per current Standard Drawings (see recommendation under the Recommendations Tab). There is not a List of Approved Materials for this type of product but can be shown as Approved within KyPEL. (5/29/2024) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Silicoflex Joint Seal System

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KyTC Maintenance	1183 Dora Alexander Agency	Y Approve	Of the 6 bridges that had the joints installed across the entire width of the roadway in the 2018 project- 1 of those has signs of tearing as of the 2022 inspection. However, as of the latest standard drawing where this product is only to be used in the curb- it appears to be working well.	May 28, 2024	3339
KYTC	567 Brandi Mitchell Agency	U Undecided	Joint sealers are not my area of expertise.	Nov 12, 2020	2816
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	There exists a LAM listing for preformed expansion joints. I believe would be submitted to liquid asphalt section. There is a spec and approved list. Review of attachments indicates it is eligible for the list based on Section 807.03. Recommend experimental applications for installation and service experience.	Mar 10, 2020	2648
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	There exists a LAM listing for preformed expansion joints. I believe would be submitted to liquid asphalt section.	Mar 10, 2020	2647
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet/Division of Materials	718 Robert Semones Agency	U Undecided	This product should be approved thru Structures or Maintenance.	Mar 09, 2020	2644
KYTC	967 Josh Rogers Agency	Y Approve		Feb 28, 2020	2620
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	There exists a LAM listing for preformed expansion joints. I believe would be submitted to liquid asphalt section.	Jan 31, 2020	2601

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: R.J Watson, Inc.
Address: 11035 Walden Avenu
	Alden, NY 14004

Background description of company and its products:
	R.J. Watson designs and manufactures joint seal products and bearings for bridges.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Joint Sealers, Healers and Fillers
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Silicoflex was designed as a direct response to bridge owners for a higher quality, longer lasting, more universal joint seal system. Features a low stress design, large movement range, temperature insensitive, maintenance friendly with fast and simple installation on both new and rehab bridge products.
General Composition of Material:
	Silicone based, 100% inorganic
Date introduced on Market: 1995-01-01
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


This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: D8138 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, New York, Nebraska, Colorado, South Carolina, and several others.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:

No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://www.rjwatson.com/bridge-highway/expansion-joint-system/silicoflex-joint-

This information is filed by Robert Carnevale on Jan 22, 2020
Contact Information:
	R.J Watson, Inc.
	11035 Walden Avenu
	Alden, NY 14004
	Phone: 716-390-6323
	Email: rcarnevale@rjwatson.com


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