Skid Resistance and Friction Tester
Product Code : EL-ATLE-10486
Skid Resistance and Friction Tester (code EL-ATLE-10486) is an apparatus for measuring the surface friction properties of pavements and other surfaces, both on site and in the laboratory, and for polished stone value tests on curved specimens from accelerated polishing. Its rocker weighs 1500 ± 30 g with 410 ± 5 mm between rocking centre and centre of gravity, and it comes with an extra PSV scale, 6 rubber sliders, a tool set, a thermometer, a washing bottle and a sliding length rule.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use | Measurement of surface friction properties; site and laboratory applications |
| PSV testing | Polished stone value tests on curved specimens from accelerated polishing tests |
| Supplied with | |
| PSV scale | Additional scale for tests on polished stone value specimens |
| Rubber sliders | 6, for site use |
| Tool set | With case, for machine assembly |
| Thermometer | -10 to +110 °C, for surface temperature measurement |
| Washing bottle | 1 litre, for surface wetting |
| Sliding length rule | For sliding length verification |
| Specifications | |
| Rocking centre distance | 410 ± 5 mm, rocking centre to centre of gravity |
| Rocker weight | 1500 ± 30 g |
| Static pressure on pavement | 22.2 ± 0.5 kn |
| Sliders and base plate | 700 × 360 × 70 mm (6 rubber sliders and base plate dimension) |
| Standards | EN 13036-4, EN 1097-8, ASTM E103 |
| Supply | |
| Product code | EL-ATLE-10486 |
| Manufacturer | Engineering Lab Equipment, Ambala, Haryana, India |
What Is the Skid Resistance and Friction Tester Used For?
The pendulum test measures how much grip a surface offers to a sliding rubber, which is used to judge the skid resistance of roads, footways and floors and, in the laboratory, the polished stone value of aggregate. The operator sets the slider to travel over the correct sliding length using the rule, wets the surface from the washing bottle and notes its temperature with the thermometer, then releases the rocker so that the slider sweeps across the surface; the reading on the scale shows the friction. For polished specimens from accelerated polishing tests, the additional PSV scale is used. The standards listed are EN 13036-4, EN 1097-8 and ASTM E103.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the number of friction testers required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the tester be used on site as well as in the laboratory?
Yes. It is suitable for both site and laboratory applications, and the 6 rubber sliders supplied with it are intended for site use.
Can it be used for polished stone value tests?
Yes, it takes curved specimens from accelerated polishing tests, and an additional scale for tests on polished stone value specimens is supplied with it.
What accessories are supplied?
It comes with the additional PSV scale, 6 rubber sliders, a tool set with case for assembly, a -10 to +110 °C thermometer, a 1 litre washing bottle and a rule for checking sliding length.
What are the key rocker figures?
The rocker weighs 1500 ± 30 g, and the distance between its rocking centre and its centre of gravity is 410 ± 5 mm.
Why are surface temperature and wetting recorded?
Rubber grip changes with temperature and with the presence of water, so the surface is wetted from the washing bottle and its temperature is measured before readings are taken.
Which standards are given for the tester?
The standard listed for it is EN 13036-4, and the standards listed alongside it are EN 1097-8 and ASTM E103.
OEM Manufacturer
Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd) builds the Skid Resistance and Friction Tester at its works in Saha, District Ambala, Haryana (Plot No. 43, Industrial Park, Sector 2, Growth Center). Its aggregate testing equipment for grading, strength, abrasion and shape tests go to engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and abroad, and equipment can be made to an institution's own requirements. For tenders and OEM supply, see the Tenders/OEM page.
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Request a Quote
For this and other aggregate testing lab equipment, schools and colleges can contact Engineering Lab Equipment, a manufacturer, supplier and exporter based in Ambala, India. For a price, send the number of skid resistance testers required and the delivery location through the contact page; the Add To Cart button on this page also adds the Skid Resistance and Friction Tester to an enquiry.
Last updated: October 2026
