KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of May 27, 2022, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (5/3/2022) - BSMITH The product has bee recommended for Phase 4, Experimental. Please review Phase 4 requirements under Phase Explanation in KyPEL. (5/27/2022) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Econosack


Generic Name: Inlet Protection, Below grate filter
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Ferguson Enterprises, LLC dba ACF Environmental
Address: 2831 Cardwell Rd
	Richmond, va 23234

Background description of company and its products:
	ACF Environmental is an industry leader in the Geosynthetic market. We provide our customers with resources for erosion control, stormwater management, inlet protection, perimeter and sediment control, and other products.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Erosion Control Products*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Geotextiles and Geosynthetics*
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	The EconoSack is an economical, reusable, and easy to install option for inlet protection. Made with a high-quality woven geotextile and heavy-duty straps, it is a reliable filter for sediment and debris. The sack is also unobtrusive, as it latches to and hangs below the grate.
General Composition of Material:
	The high fow woven is manufactured using high tenacity polypropylene yarns woven to form a dimensionally stable network. It has been stabilized to resist degradation due to ultraviolet exposure and is resistant to commonly encountered mildew, insects and soil chemicals, and is non-biodegradable. Available in black, yellow, or orange.
Date introduced on Market: 2015-07-27
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
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 7 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: M 288 ASTM: D 4632 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	This is the first time this product has been submitted to any agency for evaluation
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	This product has not yet been approved by any agency
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: https://acfenvironmental.com/products/inlet-protection/drop-inlets/econosack-con

This information is filed by Jacob Bottoms on May 03, 2022
Contact Information:
	Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba ACF Environmental
	2831 Cardwell Rd
	Richmond, va 23234
	Phone: 8042754109
	Email: jacob.bottoms@ferguson.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
ACF High Flow Woven spec sheet.pdf	application/pdf	84	1202 Jacob Bottoms	Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba ACF Environmental	May 03, 2022	6151	Yes
ACF_Econosack_Installation.pdf	application/pdf	1703	1202 Jacob Bottoms	Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba ACF Environmental	May 03, 2022	6152	Yes
CAD-Econosack Type A With Overflows.PDF	application/pdf	77	1202 Jacob Bottoms	Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba ACF Environmental	May 03, 2022	6155	Yes
CAD-Econosack Type B No Overflows.PDF	application/pdf	76	1202 Jacob Bottoms	Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba ACF Environmental	May 03, 2022	6156	Yes
DS_Econosack_Updated.pdf	application/pdf	1137	1202 Jacob Bottoms	Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba ACF Environmental	May 03, 2022	6153	Yes
HF WOVEN SDS.pdf	application/pdf	391	1202 Jacob Bottoms	Ferguson Enterprises LLC dba ACF Environmental	May 03, 2022	6154	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	741 Samuel Collins Agency	Y Approve	Currently no spec, approved for experimental use only.	May 27, 2022	3130

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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