KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Oct 19, 2022, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Additional information about this product (specifications, testing, safety data...) will need to be added for a proper review. (4/20/2021) - BSMITH Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (6/21/2021) - BSMITH The Committee is requesting additional information. Please attach product specifications and drawings for review. (8/10/2021) - BSMITH Additional data has been supplied by the Vendor in the Attachments Section of this submittal. (8/12/2021) - BSMITH This product has been recommended for a trial as part of the review process. It has been moved to Phase 4, Experimental. The Vendor is required to locate a suitable project that a product can be utilized to continue the evaluation. Please inform this office when an installation will take place. (10/19/2022) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Delta™ Crash Cushion


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
KYTC 22-1320.msg	application/octet-stream	4916	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Aug 29, 2023	6472	Yes
NCDOT NP21-8926 Delta™ .pdf	application/pdf	176	1156 Howard Tolliver	TrafFix Devices Inc	Aug 12, 2021	5889	Yes
TnDOT Approval Letter (V2).pdf	application/pdf	133	1156 Howard Tolliver	TrafFix Devices Inc	Aug 12, 2021	5888	Yes
traffix-delta_mash_cc-167 (002).pdf	application/pdf	785	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 21, 2021	5825	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Vendor's Response	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	903 Gary Newton Agency	Y Approve	Would like to hear Constructions opinion on it. After further review, I recommend this moving to Phase 4. Another MASH product would be good to evaluate.		Oct 19, 2022	3165
KyTC-Design	1108 Wendy Southworth Agency	Y Approve	From a Design perspective this crash cushion meets the MASH TL 3 requirements and has obtained FHWA eligibility. Because this crash cushion is much larger then our current crash cushions, it will be interesting to see how hard or easy installation would be and also how it will perform once installed.	The Delta Crash Cushion dimensions are 21’L x 30”W x 31.5”H / weight 2,270 lbs. Crash cushions in this category are similar in size or larger. -Quadguard M-10 TL3 - 21’11”L x 30.5”W x 32.2”H -TAU-M TL3 – 23.9’ x 34.5” x 32.625”H / weight 2,950 lbs.	Mar 23, 2022	3082
KyTC Construction	1092 Matt Simpson Agency	Y Approve	I am not sure if it would be preferable to the contractors, but it looks to meet the MASH requirements and would be an option.		Aug 23, 2021	2982
KYTC	903 Gary Newton Agency	U Undecided	Would like to hear Constructions opinion on it.		Aug 23, 2021	2980
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	Product specific information is lacking. Such information can be uploaded and included in the attachments.		Aug 10, 2021	2961
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Would be interested in a sample. Would be interested in a sample.		Jun 21, 2021	2943

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: Same
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: TrafFix Devices Inc
Address: 288 Paynes Depot Road
	Lexington, KY 40511

Background description of company and its products:
	TrafFix Devices, Inc. is a 35 year old manufacturer of traffic control devices and crash attenuation products. We manufacture all of our own products and take tremendous pride in their engineering and technical performance.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Barriers, Fencing and Roadside Structures
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Any MASH Eligible TL-3 Crash Cushion Co-Developed with University of Nebraska, MwRSF. Simple to install. No modules, cables or tension bars to install. Easy to repair. Economical.
General Composition of Material:
	Construction consists of a series of galvanized steel Thrie-Beam fender panels supported by galvanized steel diaphragms. Nose module is aluminum.
Date introduced on Market: 2021-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Any MASH Eligible TL-3 Crash Cushion
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
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: Fed. Spec.: MASH 2016 KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Currently seeking approval in all US DOT locations
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Not at this time - expect approval by Tennessee DOT soon.
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://www.traffixdevices.com/products/attenuators/delta

This information is filed by Howard Tolliver on Apr 19, 2021
Contact Information:
	TrafFix Devices Inc
	288 Paynes Depot Road
	Lexington, KY 40511
	Phone: 859-469-0364
	Email: Htolliver@traffixdevices.com


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