KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Oct 17, 2022, its status is phase 10.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (8/31/2022) - BSMITH This product has been moved to Phase 10, Approval. The Manufacturer will be added to the List of Approved Materials. (10/17/2022) - BSMITH

Trade Name: W Beam Guiderail


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Samuel, Son and Co (USA) Inc
Address: 26 County Road 351
	Iuka, MS 38852

Background description of company and its products:
	Samuel - Roll Form Group division is metal fabricator used in highway products (guiderail/guardrail), rail car, heavy construction, trailers, bridges.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Guardrail/Guiderail
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	AASHTO M180 certified, NTPEP compliant, long history of supply to Canada with no reported issues
General Composition of Material:
	ASTM A1011-50, A572-50 or equivalent
Date introduced on Market: 2005-03-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? No
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided



This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: M180 ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	AL, FL, TN
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Road authority - Canada, MS
Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted.
	Contacted Office: Division of Materials Contact Date: August 26, 2022

Product Web Page: https://www.samuel.com/our-businesses/samuel-roll-form-group/markets--applicatio

This information is filed by Patrick Coward on Aug 26, 2022
Contact Information:
	Samuel, Son and Co (USA) Inc
	26 County Road 351
	Iuka, MS 38852
	Phone: 6624241460
	Email: patrick.coward@samuel.com


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18350.pdf	application/pdf	75	1215 Patrick Coward	Samuel, Son and Co (USA) Inc	Aug 26, 2022	6230	Yes
18352.pdf	application/pdf	75	1215 Patrick Coward	Samuel, Son and Co (USA) Inc	Aug 26, 2022	6231	Yes

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

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	885 Dorian Brawner Agency	Y Approve	Product meets requirements (compliance with AASHTO M180 and KYTC Standard Spec Chapter 814) and participates in NTPEP.		Oct 17, 2022	3164
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	Y Approve	Review by Physical Lab requested. Review by Physical Lab requested.	Any updates on this review? Any updates on this review?	Sep 01, 2022	3152

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.