Slip Resistance Evaluation of Coatings
Slip Resistance Evaluation of Coatings
Introduction
The slip resistance of PA-Traction coatings was evaluated using a Pendulum Coefficient of Friction (CoF) tester, in accordance with British Standards and UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines. According to HSE criteria, a Pendulum Test Value (PTV) above 36 indicates low slip potential in pedestrian environments.
Testing Methodology
Pendulum Test Values obtained in accordance with BS7976-2:2002
Steel test panels were coated with PA-Traction and subjected to a dynamic wear test using a robotic walking simulator fitted with a standardized footwear sole. To simulate realistic walking patterns—including both linear and directional changes—the panels were rotated incrementally after each robotic step.
PTV readings were recorded at:
· Initial (pre-wear)
· 250,000 steps
· 500,000 steps
· 750,000 steps
· 1,000,000 steps
Both sealed and unsealed coatings were tested under wet and dry conditions.
Results & Analysis
The graph below summarizes PTV measurements over 1 million steps.
All results remained above the HSE safety threshold (PTV 36), indicating consistently low slip potential under all conditions.
Conclusion
PA-Traction coatings demonstrated excellent long-term slip resistance, maintaining values well above the HSE minimum threshold even after extensive mechanical wear. These findings confirm the product’s suitability for high-traffic pedestrian environments, in both wet and dry conditions.
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