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 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (3/19/2020) - BSMITH Please review comments from reviewers under the Recommendations tab of the submittal. Additional information has been requested. This product has been recommended for Phase 4, Experimental. The Vendor will be responsible for finding a Project with a Contractor willing to utilize this product. The use of this product on a particular Project will need to be approved by the Department prior to use. (4/6/2020) - BSMITH

Trade Name: ECO FLEX


Generic Name:
This product is Applied for Patent

Manufacturer: CHAMPAGNE EDITION INC
Address: 57425 Range Road 253,
	Sturgeon County, ALBERTA T0G 1L1

Background description of company and its products:
	Champagne Edition Inc., branded Eco Flex is an industry leader in the recycling of passenger car tires and the manufacturing of high value, end use, recycled rubber products like NOISE / SOUND BARRIER WALL,SIDEWALKS,HEAVY DUTY ACCESS AND PATHWAY MATS.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Miscellaneous
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Structural Materials and Components
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Less expensive than concrete yet effective, easy to install,safe, reusable, rubber as natural sound absorbent, environment sustainable, discarded tires put to long term use. Advantages are numerous from increased sound absorption, lifespan , ease of installation , relative light weight compared to Concrete , earthquake resistant , will not crack or break, wind resistant, Made from recycled rubber , can be recycled again, very attractive , graffiti resistant , extreme heat and cold resistant due to the flexibility of the rubber. can be removed and re placed easily ,heavy equipment not required. does not require any maintenance , painting or patching .
General Composition of Material:
	Recycled Tire Rubber, Glue, Color, Wood panel for reinforcement. Product is compression molded recycled Rubber Crumb with a solid fir plank spine the 2 foot panels are stacked and a young and groove supports them in a steel H beam support post.
Date introduced on Market: 2017-08-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: CONCRETE, STEEL, WOOD
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $700.00

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: ASTM: E90-09, E413-16,C423-17, E84-19A Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	YES - CA,WA,OR,ID,NV,AZ,UT,CO,OK,FL,NY,PA,NJ,OH,MI,MA,MN,
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	TEXAS DOT. discussion are going on for projects. letter attached
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.eco-flex.com

This information is filed by CHANDRA SHEKHAR on Mar 19, 2020
Contact Information:
	CHAMPAGNE EDITION INC
	57425 Range Road 253,
	Sturgeon County, ALBERTA T0G 1L1
	Phone: 780-910-9270
	Email: chandra@eco-flex.com

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	903 Gary Newton Agency	Y Approve	Would agree to using it in an experimental use.	Apr 06, 2020	2664
KyTC Construction	1092 Matt Simpson Agency	Y Approve	I agree with Phase 4. I would like to see it in real world setting.	Mar 30, 2020	2662
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Recommend status of phase 4 as appropriate to allow an experimental application. I believe folks over at Environmental Analysis have say on things of an acoustical and noise barriers.	Mar 20, 2020	2657
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	I would be interested in seeing some literature on some real world applications. Sounds like a good use for used tires.	Mar 20, 2020	2656

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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