KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Feb 13, 2025, its status is phase 2.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (11/12/2024) - BSMITH

Trade Name: HDPE Corrugated Drainage Pipe


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Fratco
Address: 4385 S 1450 W
	Francesville, IN 47946

Background description of company and its products:
	FRATCO has provided drainage solutions for 100 years. Fratco was one of the first to transition from clay tile to plastic pipe. It makes single wall pipe (3-24"), dual wall pipe (4"-48"), and various fittings.
Recommended Uses-Primary: HDPE Plastic Pipe*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	Fratco is known for customer services and quality pipe.
General Composition of Material:
	High Density Polyethylene
Date introduced on Market: 1980-01-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: Concrete and Corrugated Metal pipe
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 21 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 252 & M294 ASTM: F667, F2306 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Fratco has three operations that are NTPEP / AASHTO PEAS compliant.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Fratco Pipe has been used in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and others
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: www.fratco.com

This information is filed by Chad French on Nov 12, 2024
Contact Information:
	Fratco
	4385 S 1450 W
	Francesville, IN 47946
	Phone: 219-863-2475
	Email: cfrench@fratco.com


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
AASHTO C of A - Algona IA.pdf	application/pdf	551	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Nov 12, 2024	6862	Yes
AASHTO C of A - Francesville IN.pdf	application/pdf	553	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Nov 12, 2024	6863	Yes
AASHTO C of A - Mount Pleasant IA IN.pdf	application/pdf	553	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Feb 13, 2025	6939	Yes
Porduct 4in-10in_SMOOTHCORR_V_Series.pdf	application/pdf	136	1324 Chad French	Fratco	Nov 12, 2024	6855	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	528 Wesley Glass Agency	U Undecided	Specifications do exist for HDPE. There is a Kentucky Method that addresses the approval process (KM64-115). Eric Rogers is the pipe inspector for KY. Begin the approval process by contacting Eric at the following email - eric.rogers@ky.gov	Nov 13, 2024	3406

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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