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 "This would be considered as betterment for Rigid Steel conduit if submitted by 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: CalBrite Stainless Steel Rigid Conduit


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Atkore Inc. Calpipe Industries Group
Address: 6451 Northwind Pkwy
	Hobart, Indiana 46342

Background description of company and its products:
	Atkore Inc. has approximately 4,000 employees and 71 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Miscellaneous
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Unknown
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Manufactured in type 304L and 316L stainless steel to meet the demands of any corrosive environment ? Polished with standard “brite” finish to increase corrosion resistance and aesthetic appearance ? Calbrite stainless steel rigid conduit is installed in the same way as any other metallic conduit; there are none of the labor-intensive procedures that come with PVC-coated installations, nor the complicated maintenance and repair procedures ? Standard NPT threads allow for trouble-free installations ? Approx. Heat Tolerance = -150°F to 1600°F ? Includes one coupling with each length purchased
General Composition of Material:
	Manufactured in type 304L and 316L stainless steel polished and laser etched with Manufacturers name, date, part number, and UL listing. -Standard NPT threads for simple installation without the need for labor intensive procedures of pvc-coated installations. -Heat tolerance of -150°F to 1600°F -Complies with industry standards established by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), CUL, ANSI, and NEMA. -Trade Sizes ranging from of 1/2" - 6" -http://www.calbrite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/RigidConduit-Spec-Sheet.pdf
Date introduced on Market: 2002-06-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Aluminum and Galvanized conduit systems
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: Fed. Spec.: KY: Others: UL/cUL 6A Listed, UL File # E2305
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	AZ DOT, CO DOT, and FL DOT have been recently submitted
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:

No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://www.calbrite.com/

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
calbritemarketcatalog.transportation_2021_revised041321_web.pdf	application/pdf	773	1198 Ryan Winter	Atkore International	Mar 10, 2022	6055	Yes
CALBRITEProductCatalog_web.pdf	application/pdf	8468	1198 Ryan Winter	Atkore International	Mar 10, 2022	6054	Yes
master-format-stainless-steel-rigid-conduit.pdf	application/pdf	196	1198 Ryan Winter	Atkore International	Mar 10, 2022	6053	Yes
RigidConduit-Spec-Sheet.pdf	application/pdf	289	1198 Ryan Winter	Atkore International	Mar 10, 2022	6052	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	405 Ted Swansegar Agency	U Undecided	This would be considered as betterment for Rigid Steel conduit if submitted by shop drawing for a project.	Oct 28, 2022	3175
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	3084

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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