Pendulum Slip Testing

Pendulum CoF testing uses a portable device that replicates the dynamic coefficient of force (CoF) on the floor surface. This means using a swinging pendulum arm with a special rubber slider that simulates the act of walking.

Once the pendulum is set up on the area to be tested, the arm is released and the slider swings to make contact with the floor, just like a heel striking the surface. The further the pendulum travels after making contact, the more slippery the floor.

 Pendulum testing can be carried out on most types of floors and can be used on wet, dry and contaminated surfaces. For example, you might want to test the floor of a swimming pool changing room when wet, or see how spilled cooking oil affects the slipperiness of a commercial kitchen floor. Testing can be carried out on roads and pavements, and different sliders can also be used to replicate barefoot pedestrian traffic.

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