KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jul 14, 2022, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (3/16/2021) - BSMITH This product has been recommended for Phase 4, Experimental by the Committee. (8/16/2021) - BSMITH

Trade Name: ENERGITE® III


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Drawings ENERGITE All.pdf	application/pdf	915	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Mar 16, 2021	5741	Yes
FHWA Letter CC-164_Energite III Sand Barrel Array.pdf	application/pdf	1939	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Mar 16, 2021	5739	Yes
PI Sheet ENERGITE III 2021-01.pdf	application/pdf	1176	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Mar 16, 2021	5738	Yes
Product Manual ENERGITE III 627702 Rev- 2021-01.pdf	application/pdf	2227	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Mar 16, 2021	5740	Yes
SDSs for Energite.pdf	application/pdf	695	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Mar 16, 2021	5742	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KyTC Construction	1092 Matt Simpson Agency	Y Approve		Aug 23, 2021	2984
KYTC	903 Gary Newton Agency	Y Approve	I recommend approval for experimental application. Having a Mash approved product is a plus.	Aug 16, 2021	2973
KYTC	903 Gary Newton Agency	Y Approve	I recommend approval for experimental application. Having a Mash approved product is a plus.	Aug 16, 2021	2972
KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	Y Approve	I recommend approval with Division of Design concurrence.	Jun 21, 2021	2941
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	I recommend approval for experimental application pending review and approval by Design. I wonder how easily the lids are removed and potentially stolen. And I don't suppose the lids pose a risk when the barrels are struck (I suppose they would pop off).	Mar 17, 2021	2903
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Geared more for construction than maintenance.	Mar 17, 2021	2902

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: ENERGITE® III
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Valtir, LLC
Address: 15601 Dallas Parkway, Suite 525
	Addison, TX 75001

Background description of company and its products:
	Trinity Highway Products, LLC, headquartered in Addison, Texas, is a manufacturer of highway guardrail, end treatments, crash cushions, truck-mounted attenuators, and cable barrier systems.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Barriers, Fencing and Roadside Structures
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Temporary Traffic Control Devices*
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	12-barrel Array Tested to MASH 2016 Test Level 3 criteria as a gating, non-redirective crash cushion for permanent and work zone applications.
General Composition of Material:
	Modules (barrels) and inserts (cones) are primarily High Density Polyethylene, Lids are primarily Low Density Polyethylene.
Date introduced on Market: 2020-11-19
Alternate for Following Existing Product: other NCHRP 350/MASH sand barrel arrays
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $4500.00
Royalty Cost: $0.00
Cost Per Unit in Place: $7000.00

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: MASH 2016 ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: Spec 725.03.02 Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Submitted to several state DOT for concurrent QPL/APL consideration.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	MASH TL-3 unit approved by Idaho DOT as of 3/16/2021. Routine.
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: N/A Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://trinityhighway.com/product/energite-iii/

This information is filed by Paul Kruse on Mar 16, 2021
Contact Information:
	Valtir, LLC
	3617 Cincinnati Avenue
	Rocklin, CA 95765
	Phone: 916-644-9102
	Email: paul.kruse@valtir.com


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