KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jul 06, 2023, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (6/20/2023) - BSMITH A question has been asked by one of the reviewers in the under the Recommendation tab of the submittal. A response can be made by double-clicking the question and filling pop-up window and submitting. (6/28/2023) - BSMITH Additional Information has been added to the Attachments and response made to question in the Recommendations. (7/6/2023) - BSMITH

Trade Name: ArmorZone


Generic Name: ArmorZone
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Valtir, LLC
Address: 3617 Cincinnati Avenue
	Rocklin, CA 95765

Background description of company and its products:
	Valtir, LLC headquartered in Addison, TX designs, manufactures and distributes roadside safety products including guardrail, end terminals, crash cushions, TMAs and temporary barriers. Valtir is the exclusive distributor of the ArmorZone in the US.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Barriers, Fencing and Roadside Structures
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	MASH 2016 TL-2 temporary, water-filled longitudinal barrier. Lighter to store, transport and handle than conventional concrete and steel barriers.
General Composition of Material:
	Primarily HDPE
Date introduced on Market: 2020-04-27
Alternate for Following Existing Product: other temporary barrier products
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $770.00
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place: $820.00

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 7 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided



This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: MASH 2016 ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	As Valtir recently received exclusive distribution rights to this product in the US, other states are only in teh early stages of their review as of 6/19/2023.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	N/A (see #15 above)
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: N/A Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.valtir.com/product/armorzone-barrier/

This information is filed by Paul Kruse on Jun 19, 2023
Contact Information:
	Valtir, LLC
	3617 Cincinnati Avenue
	Rocklin, CA 95765
	Phone: 916-644-9102
	Email: paul.kruse@valtir.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
Drawing ArmorZone Barrier Element P-AZ-A1S Rev- 2010-12.pdf	application/pdf	1054	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Jul 05, 2023	6444	Yes
Drawing ArmorZone End Treatment Element AI0274 RevA 2010-11.pdf	application/pdf	1085	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Jul 05, 2023	6445	Yes
FHWA Letter ArmorZone Barrier B-326.pdf	application/pdf	2838	934 Paul Kruse	Valtir, LLC	Jun 19, 2023	6418	Yes
PI Sheet ArmorZone 2023-03.pdf	application/pdf	1439	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 20, 2023	6419	Yes

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

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	HDPE, which this product is constructed, will degrade over time with expose to sunlight and the environment. Is there a life expectancy on these items and will older units be as effective?	Please see the attachment "VHI ArmorZone Warranty Statement July 23". A 10 year warranty is provided on the plastic portion of the module.	Jun 28, 2023	3243

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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