KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Apr 09, 2021, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (4/9/2021) - BSMITH

Trade Name: FX-60HS


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Carthage Mills
Address: 4243 Hunt Road
	Cincinnati, OH 45242

Background description of company and its products:
	Carthage Mills was the country''''s first geotextile company, started in 1958. We offer an extensive product line of woven and nonwoven geotextiles, geogrid, fabric-wrapped drainboard, dewatering bags, and a variety of jobsite accessories.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Geotextiles and Geosynthetics*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	FX-60HS is an economical, multi-purpose geotextile used for drainage, separation, and stabilization functions. It is durable and resistant to installation damage, excellent soil retention, and high water flow rate.
General Composition of Material:
	100% polypropylene fibers needle-punched and heat set.
Date introduced on Market: 1993-05-06
Alternate for Following Existing Product: FX-70HS and FX-80HS
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: M-288-15 ASTM: Fed. Spec.: 714-1 Class 2 KY: 843 Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	NY DOT, NJ DOT, TNDOT, IDOT, MO DOT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	NY DOT, NJ DOT, TNDOT, IDOT, MO DOT
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://carthagemills.com/products-geotextiles-nonwoven-hs.php

This information is filed by Angela David on Apr 08, 2021
Contact Information:
	Carthage Mills
	4243 Hunt Road
	Cincinnati, OH 45242
	Phone: 513-794-1600
	Email: adavid@carthagemills.com


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Attached Files for This Product

FX-60HS NTPEP test data.PNG	image/png	45	818 Angela David	Carthage Mills	Apr 08, 2021	5748	Yes
FX-60HS_Datasheet_11-01-20.pdf	application/pdf	277	818 Angela David	Carthage Mills	Apr 08, 2021	5747	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Recommend approve pending review by Physical lab.	Apr 09, 2021	2912

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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