KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of May 08, 2024, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (5/8/2024) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Brifen MASH Gating Terminal


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File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept

Attached Files for This Product

BRIFEN USA - TL4 ZPost System & MGT.pdf	application/pdf	709	1296 Todd Tekulve	Brifen USA Inc.	May 07, 2024	6639	Yes
cc137- Brifen MASH Terminal.pdf	application/pdf	5969	1296 Todd Tekulve	Brifen USA Inc.	May 07, 2024	6638	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	885 Dorian Brawner Agency	U Undecided	The sample sent to Central Office met and exceeded testing requirements. I would recommend approval assuming approval in terms of physical capabilities. Recommend approval is provided from Maintenance and other Divisions for full acceptance.	Aug 05, 2024	3366
KYTC	313 Michael T. Black, P.E. Agency	U Undecided	As with other terminals, this product would be considered viable, but decision ultimately resides with Design for further recommendation for implementation. As others have stated similar scenario exists with handling and that input will fall to Maintenance.	Jun 18, 2024	3345
KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	This product is promoted and appears to be improved compared to the original and is MASH compliant. Defer to Design for review and recommendation. Will there be an issue with Maintenance as components/install will be different compared to existing.	May 09, 2024	3336
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet	885 Dorian Brawner Agency	U Undecided	I would request a sample be sent to Central Office to confirm acceptability as discussed in the meeting we had about the product as well as obtain approval from the other Divisions.	May 08, 2024	3335

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.


Generic Name: MGT
This product is Patented

Manufacturer: Brifen USA Inc.
Address: 12501 N SANTA FE AVE
	OKC, OK 73114

Background description of company and its products:
	Brifen USA is a high tension cable barrier manufacturer. Our products are traditionally used in wide medians but have begun to be used on narrow medians and roadside applications. We have both NCHRP350 and MASH approved systems.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Guardrail/Guiderail
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	The MASH Gating Terminal is unique as it does not allow the ropes to release from the end terminal anchor. This eliminates maintenance activities from nuisance hits that de-tensioned the system. The MGT has fewer components than other end terminals.
General Composition of Material:
	All steel and fittings comply with buy america.
Date introduced on Market: 2017-06-15
Alternate for Following Existing Product: WRGT-FL
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 30 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? No. Samples can not be provided



This product meets requirements of following specifications:

This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	FHWA Letter of Eligibility cc-137
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Caltrans - Routine, WvDOH - Routine, Colorado DOT - Routine
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.brifenusa.com

This information is filed by Todd Tekulve on May 07, 2024
Contact Information:
	Brifen USA Inc.
	12501 N SANTA FE AVE
	Oklahoma City, OK 73114
	Phone: 4054214110
	Email: todd@brifenusa.com