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Material Section: NA
Trade Name: BlinkerBeacon
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| Generic Name: Solar Powered Beacon Sign Light | ||||||
| This product is Not Patented | ||||||
| Manufacturer: TAPCO | ||||||
| Address: 5100 West Brown Deer Road | ||||||
| Brown Deer , WI 53223 | ||||||
| Background description of company and its products: | ||||||
| Providing Products and Services for the Traffic Control and Parking Industries since 1956, Traffic & Parking Control Company, Inc. (TAPCO) is a manufacturer and distributor of Traffic and Parking Control Products, including: Traffic Signs (Including Blink | ||||||
| Recommended Uses-Primary: Traffic Marking Materials | ||||||
| Recommended Uses-Alternate: Traffic Marking Materials | ||||||
| Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed: | ||||||
| Since no connection to the electrical grid is required,they can be placed in virtually any location, and are unaffected by electrical grid failures. They require no trenching, wiring, cabling or specialized work crews so the installation process is greatly simplified, minimizing installation costs, labor and traffic disruption. The solar-charged battery eliminates electrical bills. Component longevity reduces maintenance, typically operating maintenance-free for up to five years, with a simple battery swap to re-energize. | ||||||
| General Composition of Material: | ||||||
| All metal parts are 5052-H32 aluminum or stainless steel. | ||||||
| Date introduced on Market: 0000-00-00 | ||||||
| Alternate for Following Existing Product: Hard Wired Beacn Sign Light | ||||||
| Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $1800.00 | ||||||
| Royalty Cost: $0.00 | ||||||
| Cost Per Unit in Place: $1900.00 | ||||||
| Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? To Be Mailed | ||||||
| Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 30 Days after Receipt of Order | ||||||
| Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided | ||||||
| At Cost $0.00 for Laboratory Testing | ||||||
| Free for Field Testing | ||||||
| This product meets requirements of following specifications: | ||||||
| Others: Flash Pattern is MUT | ||||||
| This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies: | ||||||
| Currently seeking approval in all 50 states. | ||||||
| This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies? | ||||||
| New product in which we are seeking approval for in all 50 states. | ||||||
| Another office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted. | ||||||
| Contact Date: Nov 30, -001 | ||||||
| Product Web Page: www.tapconet.com | ||||||
| This information is filed by Mark Stine on Mar 26, 2012 | ||||||
| Contact Information: | ||||||
| TAPCO | ||||||
| 5100 West Brown Deer Road | ||||||
| Brown Deer, WI 53223 | ||||||
| Phone: 414-333-4862 | ||||||
| Email: mstine@tapconet.com | ||||||
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| This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jan 08, 2013, its status is phase II. Please see bottom table for detail information about phase. | ||||||
| Notes: | ||||||
| Sent for initial review to Traffic Operations. | ||||||
Recommendations and Comments |
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Recommendation |
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| KYTC | Tim Tharpe | Undecided | It appears that this product would have viable uses in appropriate locations. However, we would consider all vendors who provide similar devices prior to application. | Feb 25, 2013 | ||
| NEW PRODUCTS COMMITTEE EXPLANATION OF PHASES STATE HIGHWAY ENGINEER'S MANUAL CHAPTER 49-19.0500 |
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| Phase I | Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee. | ||
| Phase II | 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 III | Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee. | ||
| Phase IV | 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 V | 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. | ||
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| Phase VI | 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 VII | Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration. | ||
| Phase VIII | Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee. | ||
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| Phase IX | 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 specifcation or special condition(s) listed. | ||
| Phase X | Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists. | ||
| Phase XI | Product is approved for use however there is no specification or special note. Product must have KYTC approval before use. | ||
| Phase XII | Reserved | ||
| Phase XIII | Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction. | ||
| a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. |
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| Phase XIV | Reserved | ||
| Phase XV | Reserved | ||
