KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Nov 02, 2022, its status is phase 8.

Notes:

This was the comment from our Traffic Operations committee member "AT this time we have no use to have a QPL for this product. It may be considered as a betterment product if submitted with a shop drawing for a project." With this, this product is being placed in Phase 8, "not reviewed through KyPEL". (11/2/2022) - BSMITH

Trade Name: HazGuard Epoxy Conduit


Generic Name: HazGuard
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Atkore Inc. FRE Composites
Address: 60 Greenhorn Dr
	Pueblo, CO 81004

Background description of company and its products:
	FRE Composites in business since 1958. Acquired by Atkore Inc in 2021. FRE® Composites’ HazGuard® - Class 1 Division 2 rigid nonmetallic fiberglass conduit system proven to resist damage from small caliber, low velocity projectiles.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Miscellaneous
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Unknown
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	• Class 1 Division 2 rigid nonmetallic fiberglass conduit system products were originally engineered to protect fiber optic cables. Ballistically tested under laboratory conditions, this system is proven to resist damage from small caliber, low velocity projectiles. Today, utilities, D.O.T.s, airports and telecommunication providers use our HazGuard® conduit system products to protect all types of cable networks and distribution systems worldwide. All FRE® HazGuard® conduit system products are designed to meet high mechanical requirements and advanced product longevity. Highest strength to weight ratio of any conduit system • Fewer expensive hangers supports and inserts on bridge installations (high flexural strength) • Nonmetallic. Will not rust or corrode • Ideal for electrical raceways on bridges.
General Composition of Material:
	Conduits and fittings shall consist of continuous E or E-CR glass roving encapsulated in an internally steam cured, corrosion resistant epoxy resin system pigmented with UV inhibiting carbon black dispersed homogeneously manufactured for use at temperatures ranging from –40 °F (-40 °C) to 230 °F (110 °C).Epoxy resin system shall be impervious to a wide spectrum of chemicals and shall contain by weight less than 0.2 % halogens as chlorine and shall not contain other toxic materials in excess of trace levels limits compliant with OSHA requirements
Date introduced on Market: 1995-06-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Coated Steel Conduit
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 5 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: D792,D2583,D570,D149,D150,D696etc Fed. Spec.: KY: Others: ASTM-D335,D648//UL2515a #E53373
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	AZ DOT, CO DOT, FL DOT recently submitted for evaluation
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	GA DOT Arnaud Huguet, P.E 803-295-7326 GDOT QPL - 923.2.02
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://frecompositesinc.com/products/epoxies/hazguard.html

This information is filed by Ryan Winter on Mar 10, 2022
Contact Information:
	Atkore International
	6451 Northwind Pkwy
	Hobart, Indiana 46342
	Phone: 2195084329
	Email: rwinter@atkore.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
ATKORE-Hazguard-Catalog-web.pdf	application/pdf	12152	1198 Ryan Winter	Atkore International	Mar 10, 2022	6049	Yes
FRE_VS_Coated_Steel.pdf	application/pdf	7245	1198 Ryan Winter	Atkore International	Mar 10, 2022	6051	Yes
Hazguard-in-use_Bridges.pdf	application/pdf	2459	1198 Ryan Winter	Atkore International	Mar 10, 2022	6050	Yes
HazGuard-SpecSheet.pdf	application/pdf	567	1198 Ryan Winter	Atkore International	Mar 10, 2022	6048	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	405 Ted Swansegar Agency	U Undecided	AT this time we have no use to have a QPL for this product. It may be considered as a betterment product if submitted with a shop drawing for a project.	Oct 28, 2022	3173
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	This would typically fall to Traffic Operations as there is a LAM for conduit. If so decided a sample can be requested.	Mar 29, 2022	3083

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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