U.S. Department 1200 New Jersey Ave .. SE 

of Transportation Washington , D.C. 20590 

Federal Highway 

Administration 

September 6, 201 7 In Reply Refer To: 

HSST-1/ WZ-350 

Henry A. Ross, Director 

Governrnent Relations 

Plasticade 

7700 N. Austin Avenue 

Skokie, IL 60077 

Dear Mr. Ross: 

This letter is in response to your April 7, 2017 request for the Federal Highway Administration 

(FHW A) to review a roadside safety device, hardware, or system for eligibility for 

reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program. This FHW A letter of eligibility is 

assigned FHW A control number WZ-350 and is valid until a subsequent letter is issued by 

FHW A that expressly references this device. 

Decision 

The following devices are eligible, with details provided in the form which is attached as an 

integral part of this letter: 

• 	 Plasticade SS100/SS105 Sign Stand System with 48" x 48" x 5

/s" MDF Wood Sign 

Substrate 

Scope of this Letter 

To be found eligible for Federal-aid funding, new roadside safety devices should meet the crash 

test and evaluation criteria contained in the American Association of State Highway and 

Transportation Officials' (AASHTO) Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). 

However, the FHWA, the Department of Transportation, and the United States Governrnent do 

not regulate the manufacture of roadside safety devices. Eligibility for reimbursement under the 

Federal-aid highway program does not establish approval, certification or endorsement of the 

device for any particular purpose or use. 

This letter is not a determination by the FHW A, the Department of Transportation, or the United 

States Governrnent that a vehicle crash involving the device will result in any particular 

outcome, nor is it a guarantee of the in-service performance of this device. Proper 

manufacturing, installation, and maintenance are required in order for this device to function as 

tested. 

This finding of eligibility is limited to the crashworthiness of the system and does not cover other 

structural features, nor conformity with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 
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Eligibility for Reimbursement 

Based solely on a review of crash test results and certifications submitted by the manufacturer, 

and the crash test laboratory, FHW A agrees that the device described herein meets the crash test 

and evaluation criteria of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation 

Officials' Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). Therefore, the device is eligible for 

reimbursement under the Federal-aid highway program if installed under the range of tested 

conditions. 

Name of system: Plasticade SS 100/SS 105 Sign Stand System 


Type of system: Work Zone Traffic Control Devices 


Test Level: MASH Test Level 3 


Testing conducted by: E-Tech 


Date ofrequest: April 7, 2017 


Date of completed package: June 7, 2017 


FHW A concurs with recommendation of the accredited crash testing laboratory as stated within 

the attached form on determination of eligibility for the sign substrate that was physically tested 

( 48"x48" 5/8" MDF Wood). This determination of eligibility does not apply to the proposed 

lighter weight sign substrates not physically tested, but recommended by the laboratory. If an 

eligibility letter is requested on these other sign substrates, this will require successful physical 

crash testing as per 2016 AASHTO MASH. 

Full Description of the Eligible Device 

The device and supporting documentation, including reports of the crash tests or other testing 

done, videos of any crash testing, and/or drawings of the device, are described in the attached 

form . 

Notice 

This eligibility letter is issued for the subject device as tested. Modifications made to the device 

are not covered by this letter and will need to be tested in accordance with all recommended tests 

in AASHTO's MASH as part of a new and separate submittal. 

You are expected to supply potential users with sufficient information on design, installation and 

maintenance requirements to ensure proper performance. 

You are expected to certify to potential users that the hardware furnished has the same chemistry, 

mechanical properties, and geometry as that submitted for review, and that it will meet the test 

and evaluation criteria of AASHTO's MASH. 

Issuance of this letter does not convey property rights of any sort or any exclusive privilege. This 

letter is based on the premise that information and reports submitted by you are accurate and 

correct. We reserve the right to modify or revoke this letter if: (1) there are any inaccuracies in 

the information submitted in support of your request for this letter, (2) the qualification testing 
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was flawed, (3) in-service performance or other information reveals safety problems, ( 4) the 

system is significantly different from the version that was crash tested, or (5) any other 

information indicates that the letter was issued in error or otherwise does not reflect full and 

complete information about the crash worthiness of the system. 

Standard Provisions 

• 	 To prevent misunderstanding by others, this letter of eligibility designated as FHWA 

control number WZ-350 shall not be reproduced except in full. This letter and the test 

documentation upon which it is based are public information. All such letters and 

documentation may be reviewed upon request. 

• 	 This letter shall not be construed as authorization or consent by the FHWA to use, 

manufacture, or sell any patented system for which the applicant is not the patent holder. 

• 	 Ifthe subject device is a patented product it may be considered to be proprietary. If 

proprietary systems are specified by a highway agency for use on Federal-aid projects: 

(a) they must be supplied through competitive bidding with equally suitable unpatented 

items; (b) the highway agency must certify that they are essential for synchronization 

with the existing highway facilities or that no equally suitable alternative exists; or ( c) 

they must be used for research or for a distinctive type of construction on relatively short 

sections of road for experimental purposes. Our regulations concerning proprietary 

products are contained in Title 23 , Code of Federal Regulations, Section 635.411. 

Sincerely, 

Cf7 

Robert Ritter 

Acting Director, Office of Safety 

Technologies 

Office of Safety 

Enclosures 
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Page 1 of 5 

Request for Federal Aid Rei1nbursement Eligibility 

of Highway Safety Hardware 

Date of Request: 

Name: 

February 16, 2017 

Henry A. Ross 

I r. New (' Resubmission 

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Company: 

Address : 

Country: 

Plasticade 

7700 N. Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 

USA 

To: Michael S. Griffith, Director 

FHWA, Office of Safety Technologies 

I request the following devices be considered eligible for reimbursement under the Federal-aid 

highway program. 

Device &Testing Criterion - Enter from right to left starting with Test Level Fl' 

System Type Submission Type Device Name I Variant Testing Criterion Test 

Level 

'WZ': Crash Worthy Work 

Zone Traffic Control Devices 

r. Physical Crash Testing 

(' Engineering Analysis 

Plasticade SS 100/SS 105 

Sign Stand System 

AASHTO MASH TU 

By submitting this request for review and evaluation by the Federal Highway Administration, I certify 

that the product(s) was (were) tested in conformity with the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety 

Hardware and that the evaluation results meet the appropriate evaluation criteria in the MASH . 

Individual or Organization responsible for the product: 

Contact Name: Henry A. Ross Same as Submitter rzJ 

Company Name: Plasticade Same as Submitter rzJ 

Address: 7700 N. Austin Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 Same as Submitter rzJ 

Country: USA Same as Submitter rzJ 

Enter below all disclosures of financial interests as required by the FHWA ' Federal-Aid Reimbursement 

Eligibility Process for Safety Hardware Devices' document. 

The Plasticade SS 100/ SS 105 Sign Stand System is the commercial embodiment of intellectual property that is 

not protected by patents. Plasticade does not pay royalties for sales of the Plasticade SS 100/SS 105 Sign Stand 

System. The Plasticade SS 100/SS 105 Sign Stand System was desig ned and developed by engineers at Plasticade. 

Plasticade sponsored certain crash tests of the Plasticade SS100/SS 105 Sign Stand System; such tests were 

conducted by E-Tech Testing Services, an independent, wholly-owned subsidiary ofTrinity Highway. E-Tech 

Testing Servi ces is an International Standards Organization (ISO) 17025 accredited laboratory with American 

Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) Mechanical Testing certificate 989.01. Full-scale crash testing on 

the Plasticade SS 100/SS 105 Sign Stand System was performed in accordance with testing criteria, as set forth by 

the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH), 2009. 
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

(9 New Hardware or 

• Significant Modification 

(' Modification to 

Existing Hardware 

The Plasticade SS100/ SS105 Sign Stand System is a work-zone traffic control device designed to regulate, warn, 

and advise road users to traverse a section of highway or street in the proper manner. The sign stand consists 

of a steel tripod frame with components specifically to secure industry standard 1.22 m x 1.22 m signs of 

various substrates. Crash tests were conducted with plywood signs; eligibility request is for plywood and 

additional lighter weight substrates. The fixed mounting height of the sign measures approximately 0.36 m 

above grade. The SS 100 is powder coated while the SS 105 is galvanized for corrosion resistance; the physical 

differences between the two sign stands are negligible. The test articles were fitted with three fabric flags with 

wooden handles using the supplied flag holder hardware. Test article weight without sign was 7 kg. The 

heaviest sign impacted was 17 kg. Detailed drawings are contained in Appendix A. 

CRASH TESTING 

By signature below, the Engineer affiliated with the testing laboratory, agrees in support of this submission that 

all of the critical and relevant crash tests for this device listed above were conducted to meet the MASH test 

criteria. The Engineer has determined that no other crash tests are necessary to determine the device meets 

the MASH criteria. 

Engineer Name: Paul Kruse 

Paul Kruse Di91tallysignedby Pai~ Krui.e 

Engineer Signature: ON· cn=Paul Kruse, o=Trinity Highway, ou=f-TECH Te~ting Services. 

email=paul.kruse@etechtenirg.corn. c=US 

D.i.te: 201702:17 06:01:52 -08'00 

Adobe Acrnbat OC ver...on : 201).023.200'.>6 

Address: 36178 Cincinnati Ave, Rocklin, CA 95765 Same as Submitter D 

Country: United States Same as Submitter D 

A brief description of each crash test and its result: 

Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-70 (1 lOOC) 

Test 3-70 was omitted as MASH says it is 

optional for test articles that weigh less than 

100 kg (220 lbs.) 

Non-Critical, not conducted 
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Required Test 

Number 

Narrative 

Description 

Evaluation 

Results 

3-71(1100() 

E-TECH Test 76-0438-001 was conducted 

using an 11 OOC vehicle at 100 km/ hr. at 0 

degrees. Vehicle final test inertial mass was 

1100 kg. The center of the vehicle bumper 

was aligned with the vertical centerline of 

the test article. The vehicle impacted the 

front legs of the sign stand; the legs 

deformed and the sign contacted the hood. 

The sign detached from the stand and 

rotated towards the windshield and roof of 

the vehicle. The sign continued back across 

the roof and was no longer in contact with 

the vehicle. The vehicle hood released and 

interfered with the 90 degree test, which 

was then conducted separately. Damage to 

the veh icle bumper, hood, and roof was 

significant. The windshield was moderately 

damaged by direct contact with the sign. 

There was no penetration of the passenger 

compartment and no damage to any part of 

the undercarriage of the vehicle. 

E-TECH Test 76-0438-002 was conducted 

using an 11 OOC vehicle at 100 km/ hr. at 90 

degrees. Vehicle final test inertial mass was 

1104 kg. The center of the vehicle bumper 

was aligned with the vertical centerline of 

the test article. The front bumper impacted 

the left leg of the sign stand and the lower 

left section of the sign. Both sign stand and 

sign rotated towards the vehicle; the sign 

released from the stand and impacted the 

hood. The sign elevated over the roof 

without contact; the sign stand lightly 

struck the roof and trunk. Both impacts 

showed negligible damage. Damage to the 

vehicle bumper, hood, and roof from the 

test was negligible. There was no 

windshield damage. There was no 

penetration of the passenger compartment 

and no damage to any part of the 

undercarriage of the vehicle. 

The device was judged to have successfully 

met all MASH evaluation criteria for Test 

3-71 for work zone traffic control devices in 

both normal and perpendicular 

orientations. 

PASS 
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E-TECH Test 76-0438-003 was conducted 

using a 2270P vehicle at 100 km/ hr. at 0 

degrees and at 90 degrees. Vehicle final test 

inertial mass was 2226 kg. The center of the 

vehicle bumper was aligned with the 

vertical centerline of the test article. For the 

0 degree test, the front bumper impacted 

the front legs and base of the wood sign 

simultaneously; the wood sign flexed 

around the hood, fractured, and the upper 

section landed on the hood. The sign stand 

and lower section of the sign elevated 

above the vehicle without making direct 

contact. For the 90 degree test, the test 

article was impacted and the sign detached 

3-72 (2270P) PASS 

in front of the vehicle's windshield and then 

pushed towards the driver's side and then 

came to rest. 

The vehicle sustained moderate damage to 

the bumper and hood. There was no 

damage to the windshield. There was no 

damage or penetration to the passenger 

compartment nor to the undercarriage 

components of the vehicle. 

The device was judged to have successfully 

met all MASH evaluation criteria for Test 

3-72 for work zone traffic control devices in 

both normal and perpendicular 

orientations. 

from the stand. Both components elevated 

Full Scale Crash Testing was done in compliance with MASH by the following accredited crash test 

laboratory (cite the laboratory's accreditation status as noted in the crash test reports.): 

Laboratory Name: E-Tech Testing Services, Inc. 

Laboratory Signature: Paul Kruse DigiLll!ysignedbyPaulKrus-e 

DN·cn-P.1ulKruse,o.,.TririityHtqhw.ty,ou-E,TKHTes11ngSe-rV>ces, 

ema1l-p;iul kru>e@letedit~hn9-COrl\ c-US 

Oate·2017.02.2706·14.24-0800' 

Adobe Acrnba! OC vl!fl10n. 20 I 5 OH 20056 

Address: 36178 Cincinnati Avenue, Rocklin, CA 95765 Same as Submitter D 

Country: USA Same as Submitter D 

Accreditation Certificate 

Number and Dates of current 

Accreditation period : 

ISO/ IEC 17025-2005 Accredited Mechanical #0989-01 

(Certification dated November 20, 2015 thru November 30, 2017) 

DigitallysignedbyHenryA.Rms 

Submitter Signature*: Henry A. Ross ~~~'.,:~:::.~;;;:~::.:'.:;:~·~:;:;~ Date:2017.02271lo57.S4-06'00' 

Submit Form 

ATTACHMENTS 

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Attach to this form: 

1) Additional disclosures of related financial interest as indicated above. 

2) A copy of the full test report, video, and a Test Data Summary Sheet for each test conducted in 

support of this request. 

3) A drawing or drawings of the device(s) that conform to the Task Force-13 Drawing Specifications 

[Hardware Guide Drawing Standards]. For proprietary products, a single isometric line drawing is 

usually acceptable to illustrate the product, with detailed specifications, intended use, and contact 

information provided on the reverse. Additional drawings (not in TF-13 format) showing details that 

are relevant to understanding the dimensions and performance of the device should also be submitted 

to facilitate our review. 

FHWA Official Business Only: 

Eligibility Letter 

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General Information 
 Test Vehicle Vehicle Damage 

Test Agency ..... .......... E-TECH Testing Services 
 Type .. ..... ..................................... .. ....... Production Model Exterior 

Test Designation ......... MASH Test 3-71 
 Designation .............................. .... ....... 1 IOOC VOS .. ........... ..................... . FL-2 / FR-2 

Test No ............ .. ..... 76-0438-002 
 Model ................................ ... .. .......... ... 2009 Hyundai Accent CDC ... ...... .. ...... .... ............. I 2FDEW2 

Date .... . .......... .. .......... 12/1 5/2015 
 Curb 101.0 kg Notable Deformation ..... ..... None 

Test Inertial.. .. I 104.0 kg 

Test Article Dummy ... .... NIA Interior 

Type .......................... Plasticade Gross Static ..... . ......... ....... 1104.0 kg Maximum Deformation ...... Negligible 

Tripod Sign Holder, Powder Coated (SS 100) 

Work-Zone Traffic Control Device Impact Conditions 

Dimensions ........ . .... 206 cm OA Height x 173 cm Wide 
 Speed ..... . ................ ....... 99.5 kph 

Installation Details ... ... Industry Standard 48"x48" 5/8" MDF Wood Sign Angle (deg) .................... .... .......... ..90 


356 mm Sign Height (Bottom of Sign to Grade) Impact Severity ....... ... ... .... ....... .......... .421.7 kJ 


No Sandbag (Ballast) 

Material and Key ......... 7 kg Tripod Sign Holder, Powder Coated Steel Exit Conditions 

Elements 15 .0 kg MDF Sign Board Speed ........ ......................................... 98.5 kph 

Foundation Type ......... Asphalt, clean and dry Angle (deg) .............................. ....... 0 

and Condition 

Figure 6 - Summary of Results - Plasticade® SS100 Sign Stand Test 76-0438-002 

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APPENDICES 

Appendix A - Details of Test Article 

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SSlOO 10000 10000 STAND ASSEMBLY RSMl0000-150119 

ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION DRAWING NUMBER MATERIAL FINISH Quantitv 

1 TS-LF A-4-002 SQUARE TUBE ASSEMBLY RSMT105-140331 POWDER COAT 1 

2 TS-LFA-1 TRIPOD LEG FRAME RSMTlOl-140331 STEEL Q235 POWDER COAT 1 

3 TS-LFA-2 TRIPOD STAND FRAME-2 RSMT102-140331 STEELQ235 POWDER COAT 1 

4 TS-LFA-4 30MM O.D. SQUARE TUBE RSMT103-140331 STEEL Q215 POWDER COAT 1 

5 TS-NUT TRIPOD STAND NUT RSMT104-140331 STEEL POWDER COAT 1 

6 TS-SHA TRIPOD STAND TOP PART RSMT114-1S0119 

7 TS-SHA-1 28MM O.D. SQUARE TUBE RSMT113-140331 STEELQ215 POWDER COAT 1 

8 TS-SHA-2 23MM O.D . TUBE RSMT112-140331 STEELQ215 POWDER COAT 1 

9 TS-SHA-3 TRIPOD STA ND TOP RSMTlll-140331 STEEL Q235 POWDER COAT 1 

10 TS-LEGR TRIPOD STAND REAR LEG RSMTll0-140515 STEELQ215 POWDE RCOAT 1 

11 TS-HOOK TRIPOD STAND HOOK RSMT109-140331 STEEL POWDER COAT 1 

12 TS-LEGF TRIPOD STAND FRONT LEG RSMT107-140331 STEELQ215 POWDER COAT 1 

13 TS-HOOK TRIPOD STAND HOOK RSMT109-140331 STE EL POWDER COAT 1 

14 TS LEGF-02 TRIPOD FRONT LEG RSMTlOB-140331 STEELQ215 POWDER COAT 1 

15 TS-HOOK TRIPOD STAND HOOK RSMT109-140331 STEEL POWDER COAT 1 

16 HARDWARE 

17 TS-LFA-3 TRIPOD STAND HANDLE BAR RSMTlOG-140331 STEEL ZINC PLATE 1 

18 TS-BOLT BOLT HEX CAP 1/4- 20 X 1-3/4 BOLT/N UT SHEET STEELGRADE 5 ZINC PLATE 3 

19 TS-NLN NUT NYLON LOCK 1/ 4-20 BOLT/ NUT SHEET STEEL ZINC PLATE 3 

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General Information 
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 Type ........................... .......................... I lOOC 
 Exterior 

Test Designation ......... MASH Test 3-71 
 Designation ...................... . 
 VOS ................. . ....... FC-4 


Test No ..................... .. 76-0438-00 l 
 Model.. ................................................. 2009 Kia Rio 
 CDC .. .. .. ................ . ......... I 2FCEN I 


Date ............................. 4/14/2015 
 111.0 kg Notable Deformation .......... 71 mm Roof/Windshield 


Test Inenial.. .. ......... ............... ... ............ 1100.0 kg 

Test Article Dummy ............................................ .. .NIA Interior 

Type ............. ..... ... ... .... Plasticade Gross Static ... ........ ............................... 1100.0 kg Maximum Deformation ...... Negligible 

Tripod Sign Holder, Galvanized (SSl05) 

Work-Zone Traffic Control Device Impact Conditions 

Dimensions ...... .... ........ 206 cm OA Height x 173 cm Wide Speed ................... ................................ I 00.6 kph 

Installation Details ....... Industry Standard 48"x48" 5/8" MDF Wood Sign Angle (deg) .... ............... .......................0 

356 mm Sign Height (Bottom of Sign to Grade) Impact Severity ........ .... ........................ .429.4 kJ 

15.9 kg Sandbag (Ballast) Hanging from 

Integrated Sand Bag Hook Exit Conditions 

Material and Key ......... 7 kg Tripod Sign Holder, Galvanized Steel Speed ................... ..... .......................... 99.2 kph 

Elements 15.0 kg MDF Sign Board Angle (deg) ............ .. .... .............. ...........0 

15 .9 kg Sandbag (Ballast) 

Foundation Type .. Asphalt, clean and dry 

and Condition 

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Figure 2 - Summary of Results - Plasticade® SS105 Sign Stand Test 76-0438-001 

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Test Agency ................. E-TECH Testing Services 
 Type ......... ....... ...... ............. .......... ... ...... Production Model 
 Exterior 

Test Designation .......... MASH Test 3-72 
 Designation ........ .. ...................... .... ...... 2270P 
 VOS .. ........ ..... .. .. . ..... FC-2 

Test No ..... .. .... .... .. .... .... 76-0438-003 
 Model ........................................... .... ..... 2010 Dodge Ram 
 CDC 12FCEN1 

Date .......... ..... .... .... ...... 11 / 15/2016 
 Curb ............. ... ....................................... 2202.0 kg 
 Notable Deformation .. ........ None 

Test lnertial.. .... .. .... ........ .... ............ ... ..... 2226.0 kg 


Test Article Dummy .......................................... ......NIA 
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Type 	 Plasticade Gross Static .. ............. .... ...... ........ ........... 2226.0 kg 
 Maximum Deformation .. .... Negligible 

Tripod Sign Holder, Galvani zed (SS I 05) 

Work-Zone TrafTic Control Device Impact Conditions 

Dimensions .. .. .... .......... 206 cm OA Height x 173 cm Wide 
 Speed (Normal Orientation) . .... ........... 100.1 kph 

Installation Details .. ..... Industry Standard 48"x48'" 3/4'" MDF Wood Sign Speed (Perpendicular Orientation) ........ 98.1 kph 

356 mm Sign Height (Bottom of Sign to Grade) Angle (deg) .. .. .............. . ............. ......... 90 

No Sandbag (Ballast) Impact Severity (Nom1al Orientation) ..860.5 kJ 

Material and Key ....... . 7 kg Tripod Sign Holder, Galvani zed Steel Impact Severity (Perp. Orientation) ...... 826.5 kJ 

Elements 17.0 kg MDF Sign Board 

Foundation Type ......... Asphalt. clean and dry Exit Conditions 

and Condition Speed (Normal Orientation) ...... .. .......... 98. 1 kph 

Speed (Perpendicular Orientation) ........ 96. 1 kph 

Angle (deg) ..................................... ..... 0 

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Figure 10 - Summary of Results - Plasticade® SS105 Sign Stand Test 76-0438-003 

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BUILT IN 3-FLAG 

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AN'rREPROOl.CTION N PART OR.ASA CHEO<ED 1-800-470-3300 WHOLE WfTHOUf THE WRITTEN ENG APPR. PERMSSIO H OF Pl.ASTICADEIMC IS 

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Q.A. 	 TR IPOD STAND COMM ENTS: DO NOT SCALE DRAWING GALVANIZED '1 DWG. "°· SS 105 c SCALE 1:8 	 SHEET20F3 

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Illustration 5 - Plasticade® 55105 Technical Drawing (Sheet 2 of 3) 

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SS105 10500 10500 STAND ASSEMBLY RSM10500-150119 

ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION DRAWING NUMBER MATERIAL FIN ISH Quantity 

1 TS-LFA-4-002 SQUARE TUBE ASSEMBLY RSMT105-140331 GALVANIZED 1 

2 TS-LFA-1 TRIPOD LEG FRAME RSMTlOl-140331 STEEL Q235 GALVANIZED 1 

3 TS-LFA-2 TRIPOD STAND FRAME-2 RSMT102-140331 STEEL Q235 GALVANIZED 1 

4 TS-LFA-4 30MM 0. D. SQUARE TUBE RSMT103-140331 STEEL Q215 GALVANIZED 1 

5 TS-NUT TRIPOD STAND NUT RSMT104-140331 STEEL GALVANIZED 1 

6 TS-SHA TRIPOD STAND TOP PART RSMT114-150119 

7 TS-SHA-1 28MM O.D. SQUARE TUBE RS MTl13-140331 STEELQ215 GALVANIZED 1 

8 TS-SHA-2 23MMO.D. TUBE RSMT112-140331 STEELQ215 GALVANIZED 1 

9 TS-SHA-3 TRIPOD STAND TOP RSMTlll-140331 STEELQ235 GALVANIZED 1 

10 TS-LEGR TRIPOD STAND REAR LEG RSMTll0-140515 STEELQ215 GALVANIZED 1 

11 TS -HOOK TRIPOD STAND HOOK RSMT109-140331 STEEL GALVANIZED 1 

12 TS-LEGF TRIPOD STAND FRONT LEG RSMT107-140331 STEELQ215 GALVAN IZED 1 

13 TS-HOO K TRIPOD STAND HOOK RSMT109­140331 STEEL GALVANIZED 1 

14 TS-LEGF-02 TRIPOD FRONT LEG RS MTlOB-140331 STEELQ215 GALVANIZED 1 

15 TS -HOOK TRIPOD STAND HOOK RS MT109-140331 STEEL GALVANIZED 1 

16 HARDWARE 

17 TS-LFA-3 TRIPOD STAND HANDLE BAR RSMTlOG-140331 STEEL ZINC PLATE 1 

18 TS -BOLT BOLT HEX CAP 1/4-20X 1-3/4 BOLT/NUT SHEET STEEL GRADE 5 ZINC PLATE 3 

19 TS-NLN NUT NYLON LOCK 1/4-20 BOLT/NUT SHEET STEEL ZINC PLATE 3 

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NAME DATE PLASTICADE INC. 

SOK 011915 7700 N AUSTIN AVE SKOKIE IL 

1-800-470-3300 'NHOlf ....,THOUT THl WRlntN ENG APPR. 

PEllMl~ON Of PLAS!lCAOE t-IC ts 

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Q.A. TRIPOD STAND COMMENlS: DO NOT SCALE DRAWING GALVANIZED 

WEIGHT: 15 LBS SIZE OWG. NO.

A SS105 SC.ALE:1:12 SHEEJ30fJ 

Illustration 6 - Plasticade® SS105 Technical Drawing (Sheet 3 of 3) 

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