{"product_id":"portable-skid-resistance-tester-pendulum-tester","title":"Portable Skid Resistance Tester (Pendulum Tester)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Portable Skid Resistance Tester, commonly known as the Pendulum Tester, is the industry-standard instrument for measuring slip resistance on road, pavement, flooring, and other pedestrian surfaces. It provides a simple, reliable, and repeatable method of assessing surface friction to help reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidely used for both preventative safety assessments and post-incident investigations, the tester enables accurate evaluation of skid resistance across a wide range of surface materials and conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for health and safety professionals, testing laboratories, highway authorities, local councils, flooring manufacturers, facility managers, leisure centres, maintenance contractors, and expert witnesses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortable and easy to transport for field or laboratory testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect measurement of Pendulum Test Value (PTV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for roads, pavements, floor coverings, tiles, and other surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured and assembled in the United Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplies with major international testing standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable with Factory Calibration Certificate or UKAS Accredited Calibration Certificate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacked by a 3-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandards Compliance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Portable Skid Resistance Tester complies with the following international standards:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBS EN 16165:2021 Annex C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBS EN 13036-4:2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBS 7976-1:2002+A1:2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBS EN 1097-8:2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBS 812-114:1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eASTM E303-93:2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAS\/NZS 4586:2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAS\/NZS 4663:2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUKAS-accredited calibration certification is available, providing independent verification of instrument performance and enhanced confidence in testing results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Accessories Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Portable Skid Resistance Tester is supplied complete with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerspex Setting Gauge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTool Wallet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermometer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional accessories are available separately, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRubber Sliders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConditioning and Verification Surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminium Sample Holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpreader Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetachable (F) Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Plate for Curved PSV Specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransport \u0026amp; Storage Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlight Case (Optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor maximum protection and portability, an optional heavy-duty flight case is available. The case features a fully fitted interior and multi-directional wheels for easy transportation and secure storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransit Carton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnits supplied without the flight case are shipped in a fitted, foam-lined export carton designed to protect the instrument during transit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow the Pendulum Tester Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Portable Skid Resistance Tester operates using the proven Izod Pendulum Principle. A pendulum arm fitted with a standardised rubber slider is released from a fixed height and swings across the test surface at a controlled velocity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the rubber slider passes over the surface, friction reduces the pendulum's energy. 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