KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Nov 09, 2020, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (9/29/2020) - BSMITH. The Review Committee has recommended that the product be submitted to NTPEP for testing and review before acceptance can be verified. NTPEP testing is part of the acceptance requirements for Flexible Delineator Posts as found in the List of Approved Materials for this type product. (11/5/2020) - BSMITH

Trade Name: FTGM Series


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
FTGM Series 8NDMGMxxx100.pdf	application/pdf	168	771 Michelle Burns	Pexco LLC/Davidson Traffic Control Products	Sep 29, 2020	5554	Yes
FTGM Series MSDS Letter.pdf	application/pdf	65	771 Michelle Burns	Pexco LLC/Davidson Traffic Control Products	Sep 29, 2020	5559	Yes
FTGM Specification.pdf	application/pdf	209	771 Michelle Burns	Pexco LLC/Davidson Traffic Control Products	Sep 29, 2020	5556	Yes
FTGM-Ground Mount Install-converted.pdf	application/pdf	57	771 Michelle Burns	Pexco LLC/Davidson Traffic Control Products	Sep 29, 2020	5557	Yes
Mississippi Direct Drive and Tsm Series Approval.pdf	application/pdf	365	771 Michelle Burns	Pexco LLC/Davidson Traffic Control Products	Sep 29, 2020	5555	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	567 Brandi Mitchell Agency	U Undecided	As an “alternate to any ground mounted post” I believe this product needs to go through NTPEP.	Nov 05, 2020	2800
KyTC Construction	1092 Matt Simpson Agency	U Undecided	Agree with Tim and Kevin. We have approved items in the past that upon use have been exposed to be inadequate. Not sure any evaluation short of putting them on a project will proved anything.	Oct 14, 2020	2771
KYTC	405 Ted Swansegar Agency	U Undecided	Not my product Not my product	Sep 30, 2020	2754
KYTC	903 Gary Newton Agency	U Undecided	Not knowing a lot about this product, I will lean to Tim's recommendation.	Sep 29, 2020	2751
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	U Undecided	Some products similar to this have worked well, and others have failed miserably.	Sep 29, 2020	2749
KyTC Traffic	1087 Joe Thompson Agency	U Undecided	Addressed by Tim Tharpe. Addressed by Tim Tharpe.	Sep 29, 2020	2748
KYTC	592 Tim Tharpe Agency	Y Approve	This product appears to have relevant use. It should be compared to other similar products that have been approved for use on our highways.	Sep 29, 2020	2747

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: FGTM Series
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Pexco LLC/Davidson Traffic Control Products
Address: 3110 70th Ave E
	Tacoma, WA 98424

Background description of company and its products:
	Pexco''''''''''''''''s Davodson Traffic Control Products Division haslong been recognized as a leader in the design and fabrication of high -quality traffic solutions, including the new sleek, ultra high impact City Post, FG channelizer posts
Recommended Uses-Primary: Miscellaneous
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	FTGM Series can provided delineation for roadways or other marking applications requiring long term durability as well as vehicle and direct tire impact resistance.
General Composition of Material:
	See attachments
Date introduced on Market: 2008-01-03
Alternate for Following Existing Product: any ground mount post
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $25.00
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place: $25.00

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 10 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: Fed. Spec.: KY: Others: TTI
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:

This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	MSDOT & VADOT Routine Use
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.pexco.com/traffic

This information is filed by Michelle Burns on Sep 29, 2020
Contact Information:
	Pexco LLC/Davidson Traffic Control Products
	3110 70th Ave E
	Tacoma, WA 98424
	Phone: 2532848000
	Email: michelle.burns@pexco.com


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