KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Mar 21, 2024, its status is phase 9.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (6/9/2021) - BSMITH It has bee recommended this product be moved to Phase 4, Experimental for evaluation on an appropriate project. Please review the definition of Phase 4 under Phase Explanation in KyPEL. (6/21/2021) - BSMITH This product has been recommended for approval. It will be placed in Phase 9, Approval. There is not a List of Approved Materials at this time for this type of product. KyPEL can be used as a source for KyTC approval. (2/23/2024) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Galvashield® DAS - Distributed Anode Corrosion System


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
14000-TDS-2020Feb Galvashield DAS.pdf	application/pdf	3436	1161 Eric Williams	Vector Corrosion Technologies	Jun 09, 2021	5812	Yes
14200-SPC-2020Jan Galvshield DAS General Specification.pdf	application/pdf	145	1161 Eric Williams	Vector Corrosion Technologies	Jun 09, 2021	5813	Yes
DW_AEI_BS_0210007 McLean075B00019N Stamped Plans_190523.pdf	application/pdf	1563	1161 Eric Williams	Vector Corrosion Technologies	Jun 09, 2021	5816	Yes
Galvanic Cathodic Protection Whitmore and Ball Final.pdf	application/pdf	1214	1161 Eric Williams	Vector Corrosion Technologies	Jun 09, 2021	5814	Yes
ODOT 3 anode mm 87 032415.pdf	application/pdf	431	1161 Eric Williams	Vector Corrosion Technologies	Jun 09, 2021	5815	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KyTC Maintenance	1183 Dora Alexander Agency	Y Approve	Bridge Preservation has used these products in several projects, and would like to use them more.	Feb 23, 2024	3318
KyTC Construction	1092 Matt Simpson Agency	Y Approve		Aug 23, 2021	2983
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Recommend approval for experimental applications. Project specific.	Aug 10, 2021	2960
KYTC	360 Michael Carpenter Agency	Y Approve	Division of Structural has no issue with the approval of this product.	Jun 21, 2021	2942
KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	Y Approve	I recommend moving forward to Phase 4 for evaluation and use on possible experimental projects.	Jun 21, 2021	2940
KYTC	967 Josh Rogers Agency	Y Approve		Jun 18, 2021	2939

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:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Vector Corrosion Technologies
Address: 8413 Laurel Fair Circle, Suite 200B
	Tampa, Florida 33610

Background description of company and its products:
	Vector Corrosion Technologies takes pride in offering technically advanced, cost effective corrosion protection solutions to extend the service life and improve the durability of concrete and masonry structures around the world.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Corrosion Inhibitors
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	The Galvashield DAS (Distributed Anode System) is designed to provide corrosion protection at the interface of joint elimination repairs as well as protection to interfaces that are longer in length than typical repairs (ex. bridge widening or repair of a parapet wall). The Galvashield DAS (Distributed Anode System) is also used in concrete decks, columns, beams and walls in a galvanic encasement where the anodes are tied onto the steel and then encased in an overbuild. The system is quickly and easily installed to provide corrosion protection for a variety of applications including bridge decks, beams, abutments and columns.
General Composition of Material:
	The distributed galvanic anode units shall be alkali-activated with a pH greater than 14 and shall not contain intentionally added constituents that are corrosive to reinforcing steel as per ACI 222R such as chlorides, bromides, or other halides. The anode zinc shall be in compliance with ASTM B418 Type II (Z13000) with iron content less than 15 ppm and shall be evenly distributed around a steel core which is continuous along the length of the unit. Anode units shall be supplied with uncoated, stainless steel tie wires.
Date introduced on Market: 2003-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Type 1 Embedded Galvanic Anodes
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost: $0.00
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? No. Samples can not be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing


This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: ASTM B418 Type II (Z13000) and AS Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	NA
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	New Hampshire Department of Transportation Ohio Department of Transportation
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: KYTC, Division of Maintenance - Joshua Rogers, PE TE Branch Manage Contact Date: January 01, 2020

Product Web Page: https://www.vector-corrosion.com/galvashield-das-anode

This information is filed by Eric Williams on Jun 09, 2021
Contact Information:
	Vector Corrosion Technologies
	8413 Laurel Fair Circle, Suite 200B
	Tampa, Florida 33610
	Phone: 5704125031
	Email: ericw@vector-corrosion.com


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