Portable Skid Resistance Tester
JACKWIN pendulum skid resistance tester, also known as british pendulum tester or pendulum slip tester, is commonly designed for lab or field sites to assess the skid resistance of floors or roads. Through years of continuous improvement on the original instrument, our pendulum slip resistance tester provides reliable solutions for the measurement of anti-slip value of road marking paint, road surface, taxiway, indoor flooring or testing of pavement materials.
If you are road construction engineers, road safety regulators, material testing technician or specialized skid resistance testing companies, if you are looking for an instrument to minimize the risk of accidents caused by slippery road surfaces, JACKWIN pendulum slip resistance tester can address your urgent needs.
Factors Affecting Road Surface Friction
According to PTV(pendulum test value) scores, a PTV rating of 36 or higher is considered an ideal level for slip resistance, while a surface with PTV rating below 36 may cause slip hazard.
So what factors affect road surface friction?
- Road Surface Texture: Roads with rough surfaces, particularly concrete or asphalt, provide better traction by increasing the contact area between tires and the road. Smooth or polished road surfaces may become more slippery.
- Weather Conditions: In rainy, snowy, or icy road conditions, tires lose traction with the road surface, resulting in reduced friction and increasing the risk of accidents.
- Tire condition: Harder tires and tires with worn treads exhibit insufficient traction, thereby reducing friction.
- Road Surface Contamination: When oil, liquid fuels, sand or soil appear, the road surface becomes slippery.
- Road Maintenance: Cleaning and repaving worn roads increases friction, which reduces traffic accidents.
If you care about road surface texture and pavement maintenance, JACKWIN pendulum slip tester can help you to measure the skid resistance or friction of the road surface.
Pendulum Skid Resistance Tester for Sale
JACKWIN offers reliable and versatile slip resistance testing solutions, and our tester is portable for various occasions such as roadways, indoor flooring, airport runways and laboratory.
Comply with various standards, changeable rubber slider, heavy-duty and durable frame construction.
Compact size, easy to transport and move, fit for remote field sites or roadways, adjust screws on base.
Intelligent LED display, simple operation and accurate PTV data, 12v 500mA DC power supply.
Rechargeable power supply, one full charge for 40 hours long-lasting working time, 1500±30g pendulum weight.
JACKWIN Pendulum Slip Tester
JACKWIN provides standard pendulum skid resistance tester and intelligent digital slip resistance tester, which are reliable and versatile.
WIth a handle on the top of the machine, our british pendulum tester is lightweight and easy to carry.
Fits for all kinds of applications such as roadways, marking paint, laboratory, indoor floor and airfield runway.
Pointer readings and digital display modes for options, you can easily read the PTV scores.
Just follow our step-by-step instructions, you can assemble and install our machines easily.
Designed to meet multi international standards like EN 13036 and ASTM E303.
JACKWIN Portable Skid Resistance Tester
JACKWIN pendulum skid tester is designed to measure the frictional resistance between the rubber slider on the head of the pendulum arm and the tested surfaces. When released, the pendulum arm pushes the pointer to the highest reading (between 0-150 scale), so the pointer position gives the PTV(Pendulum Test Value). The higher the number, the lower the potential to slip. Before that, using the built-in spirit level as a reference, adjust the knobs on the base to level the instrument.
Our british pendulum tester is made of high-quality stainless steel and aluminum alloy, fitting for various types of surfaces, including asphalt surfaces, cement pavements, ceramic tiles, marbles, plastic runways, etc. Our tester with a low-friction pendulum arm can always give the precise data.
JACKWIN Digital Pendulum Slip Tester
JACKWIN provides an intelligent digital skid tester, which is an electronic version of the traditional skid tester, designed to offer more precise data of slip resistance of the surface. Features of our tester are listed below:
- The LED digital display shows the PTV directly, eliminating manual reading errors.
- Our digital pendulum slip resistance tester can store, save, or export test data for analysis, which is more convenient compared to traditional methods.
- Our tester with a handle is lightweight and portable, easy to carry and transport.
- Featuring an adjustable base, JACKWIN skid resistance tester works well even on uneven surfaces.
JACKWIN Pendulum Slip Tester Accessories
To get the accurate testing result, our pendulum slip tester is commonly used with several accessories.
- Rubber Slider: Size 76.2mmX25.4X6.35mm. Used to simulate the material of tires or shoe soles in the real world. It should be replaced promptly when worn down so as to get more precise testing data.
- Gauge: It’s used to mark the sliding path length(126-127mm) and check if the rubber slider has worn.
- Spray Bottle: Wet the testing surface so as to simulate the slippery conditions in the real world.
- Brush: Soft bristle brush is commonly recommended to clean dust, sand or debris on the road surface.
- Spanner: We often use a spanner to assemble or adjust the pendulum skid resistance tester.
- Thermometer: Usually used to measure the temperature of the testing surface and rubber slider.
JACKWIN also offers flight cases to protect your equipment and accessories from damage. Contact us if you want to get more information about our tester and accessories.
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Standard Pendulum Skid Tester v.s. Digital Pendulum Skid Tester
Standard Pendulum Skid Tester: Our most popular skid tester for PTV, is portable and reliable for various kinds of applications. It requires manual calibration before testing and the operator reads PTV from the position of the pointer. JACKWIN standard pendulum skid tester is cheaper than the digital one, but it requires more time when conducting multiple tests.
Digital Pendulum Skid Tester: JACKWIN intelligent digital skid tester displays the PTV on the screen automatically, avoiding errors that are caused by manual readings. Our machines can store, export or print data, convenient for the collection of data statistics. But it costs more and needs batteries or power supply.
British Pendulum Slip Tester Applications
JACKWIN pendulum skid resistance testers are widely used in all kinds of occasions, helping to enhance the safety of all kinds of roads and floors.
JACKWIN pendulum tester is good for the skid resistance testing of road marking lines, including painted lines, thermoplastic road marking lines and performed tapes. Our testers help to ensure if the marking offers adequate slip resistance.
In high-traffic areas where the road wears down, the road surfaces would be too slippery to let the vehicles pass through safely. JACKWIN pendulum skid resistance testers can test whether road surfaces require maintenance and whether road maintenance meets standards.
Aircraft require sufficient traction during takeoff and landing, and slippery, wet, icy, or snow-covered surfaces pose potential hazards. JACKWIN pendulum skid tester is used to measure the surface friction of airport runways and taxiways, avoiding risk factors.
The most surface material of sport courts are acrylic, artificial turf and clay. A right surface plays a crucial role in an exciting sports match. Our testers are commonly used to access the safety of the surface, preventing injuries from slipping.
JACKWIN slip resistance tester can also be used for the testing of construction materials such as polished stone for outdoor pavement, indoor tiles and slabs. Whether outdoor pavements or indoor flooring, our tester is an efficient tool to ensure if they have sufficient friction.
For organizations who provide specific service of the coefficient of friction measurement, JACKWIN portable skid resistance tester is reliable and versatile. Our machines can help you to conduct slip risk assessment services smoothly.
JACKWIN british pendulum testers are commonly used by universities, research institutions and government labs to test the skid resistance of new materials. We provide standard testers and digital skid resistance testers for options, both of which are good for laboratory.
When investigating the traffic accidents caused by slippery roads or slipping accidents in the building, JACKWIN pendulum slip testers can help police or forensic pathologists to recreate the scene of the slipping accident.
The safety of the playground is crucial for both children and parents. Slippery ground surface may pose risks of injuries and falls to children. JACKWIN provides slip resistance tester is a good solution to test the safety of playground.
More About Our Company
JACKWIN produced traffic safety related products for more than 18 years, including traffic cones, road studs, reflective tapes, road barriers, parking bollards, etc. JACKWIN is your trustworthy supplier and manufacturer for british skid resistance tester, and we can provide various standards and certifications.
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| Portable Skid Resistance Tester | Digital Skid Resistance Tester | |
| Pendulum weight | 1500±30g | 1500±30g |
| Gravity center distance | 410±5mm | 410±5mm |
| Positive static pressure of rubber sheet against road surface | 2263±50g(22.2N) | 2263±50g(22.2N) |
| Distance from the bottom edge of the rubber slider to the swinging center | 510±2mm | 510±2mm |
| Rubber slider size | 76.2X25.4X6.35±5mm/31.75X25.4X6.35±5mm | 76.2X25.4X6.35±5mm/31.75X25.4X6.35±5mm |
| Dimensions | 720X300X700mm | 600X280X600mm |
| Instrument weight | 30kg | 12kg |
| Power supply | no power supply | 12v, 500mA |
| Swing accuracy | 0.1BPN | 0.1BPN |
| Operation temperature | -15℃ to 65℃ | -15℃ to 65℃ |
JACKWIN pendulum skid resistance tester have 1-year warranty. If you encounter any quality problems please feel free to contact us.
Testimonials
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We use these testers to conduct specific slip risk assessment services, such as various kinds of floor in building, shopping mall or bathroom. They are reliable and easy to use.
Michael AndersonSlipping Test Cooperations -
Very nice after-sales service when I have questions during the road maintenance. I complete my work quickly with these machines.
David JohnsonHighway Safety Inspector -
Highly recommended! Very good product for PSV testing.
David JohnsonLaboratory Assistant -
I bought them for tennis court. I met confusions and they were solved. Perfect service.
Daniel ThompsonConstruction Site Supervisor
The test use an instrument called pendulum skid resistance tester to measure the friction between rubber slider on the head of the pendulum arm and the tested surfaces, which is also known as coefficient friction.
The pendulum test use rubber sliders to simulate the foot on the road surfaces. When released, the pendulum swings down to contact the testing surface and the pointer is pushed by the pendulum arm. Read the pointed scale and get PTV scores.
Raise the pendulum arm to the release position and ensure it’s locked by the release catch. Press the button and release the pendulum arm. Catch the arm before it swings back to the road surfaces. Read the data indicated by the pointer.
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A Short Guide for Pendulum Skid Resistance Tester
JACKWIN portable skid resistance tester is developed to provide a method of accessing the resistance of wet road surface to skidding for highway engineers, and I will give a brief introduction below:
- Screw the three leveling knobs on the base-frame to level the instrument until the bubble on the center of spirit level.
- Adjust the height of the pendulum arm and ensure the arm can swing freely without touching the testing road surface.
- Raise the arm to the release catch and position the pointer so that it aligns with the pendulum arm.
- Release the pendulum arm to allow it to swing the pointer to the 0 mark, and catch the swinging pendulum arm after its maximum forward swing.(If not 0 mark, fine-tune the pointer by adjusting the friction discs.)
- Use a brush to clean the testing surfaces.
- Use a sliding gauge to check the sliding path length(usually 126-127mm).
- Raise the pendulum arm and wet the testing surface.
- Release the pendulum arm which carries the pointer and catch the arm. Repeat the swings for 5 times and record the data of each test. The difference between the maximum and minimum values among the 5 values must not exceed 3. If it exceeds 3, repeat the operation until it meets the specification.
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