Floor Slip-Resistance Test Instruments

At Safety Direct America, we are discount sellers of slip-resistance and coefficient of friction measuring devices for floors. If you have any questions about floor testing instruments or would like to place an order, please contact us online or call us directly at 1-949-933-6971. We specialize in floor slip resistance testing and road skid resistance testing services, both in the lab and in the field.

Pendulum Slip Resistance Tester

KSS British pendulum tester for sale

The pendulum is presently used for measuring pedestrian slip resistance in at least 50 nations on five continents. This machine is endorsed by the Ceramic Tile Institute of America and has an American test method for its use – ASTM E303-22. We recommend the pendulum for reliable results.
$6240.00 (delivered to you within the lower 48 states) or $6,640.00 with verification sample holder and float glass

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SlipAlert Slip Resistance Tester

SlipAlert (now sold as the iAlert Slip Meter) is a British Standard slip test. It measures the slipperiness of a floor in order to assess whether it is safe. SlipAlert has been specifically designed to simulate a real slip and to correlate with the British Pendulum. SlipAlert is very portable, comes in a handy carry case and will give you the reliable data you need to significantly reduce slip risks in your business.
$2380.00 (delivered to you within the lower 48 states)

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Need help deciding? Here are the different tribometers [slip test meters] compared.

Ceramic Tile Institute of America endorses the pendulum, as it is presently used for measuring pedestrian slip resistance in at least 50 nations on five continents.

SlipAlert has had very favorable reviews from British and Australian government safety research agencies, and has an official British slip test standard.

The static coefficient of friction method ASTM C 1028-07 is principally used for manufacturing quality control purposes rather than assessing slip resistance, but is sometimes specified as a poor indicator of slip resistance. This test method has now been officially and permanently withdrawn by the ASTM.

We recommend using the SlipAlert or pendulum test, as these slip test devices are more reliable, used in many nations with tons of slip and fall research to back their safety standards, and are recommended for slip resistance by Ceramic Tile Institute of America.

Here you will find a comparison of these tribometers/slip resistance test meters.