To enhance accuracy, both units automatically mixed surfaces. This can include any solid or liquid on
calculate averages to reduce operator judgment on both hard and soft surfaces.
mixed surfaces. Even with these capabilities, both
instruments are compact enough to take measurements
in smaller spaces (such as stair steps) so the operator
According to Bogart, the ability to attach an interface
layer onto the portable units enables multi layer
can also determine SCOF variations. simulation tests. These, for instance, can simulate the
While the H94i must be used on a level surface, the heel, rubber) on materials, both dry and wet.
newer H37i has integrated angle adjustments that allow
it to be used at any angle from horizontal to vertical to
upside down. This enables onsite SCOF measurement
on ramps, inclines and roofs as well.
The newer model, in fact, has been used to measure
the SCOF of a variety of materials at slopes as high
as 45° in a recent unpublished National Institute for
slip resistance of various shoe surfaces (leather, high
Ensuring Safety, Deterring Liability
The bottom line for facility management professionals
is that they can now truly protect from dangerous,
costly slip and fall incidents. With portable SCOF
testing, they can ensure and document that all of their
materials are within safe specifications anywhere as
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) study. needed.
Compared to less flexible traditional methods, another For more info, contact Kett: call 800-438-5388; email
benefit of the portable friction testers is the devices’
allowance for more versatile testing with a variety of
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