Entice customers to sign up for your mailing list with discounts or exclusive offers. Include an image for extra impact. At SlipDoctors we receive many queries about slip tests for surfaces. Flooring manufacturers specifically need slip-resistant testing information for architects, designers and engineers who evaluate surfaces for new construction to comply with national ANSI standards.
At SlipDoctors, we can slip test a wide range of surfaces, including tiles, concrete, metal, vinyl and various other types of floors. As building trends evolve and new and unique materials are used for flooring, slip-coefficient testing is important to consider.
Our knowledgeable and experienced Walkway Auditors can help test your flooring surfaces and help determine how to increase traction. The pendulum test is essential for anyone who wants to reduce the risk of accidents as a result of slippery surfaces. The test uses an instrument known as a pendulum tester to measure the dynamic coefficient of friction. This is the friction existing between two objects when at least one of them is moving.
The value of this measurement is used to determine the slip resistance of a surface. The pendulum test complies with all relevant international standards, including:.
The pendulum test is performed by swinging a prepared rubber slider across a surface using a mechanical foot. The slider imitates the heel of a real shoe or a barefoot. The foot slows down depending on the level of slip resistance as it makes controlled contact with the surface over a set distance. On the appropriate scale, the pendulum test value is measured.
