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4586 is the Australian Standard used when testing new pedestrian surface materials.

Slip testing to this Standard provides you with a Classification/ Rating.

There are four (4) different test methods in this Standard - all unique, with results non-transferrable.

At Safetech Consult, we focus our efforts on testing to Appendix A and Appendix B (the test methods which best represent many of the potential uses of materials after installation). We are not limited with testing to Australian Standards, we have experience testing to all Standard Methods (including Appendix C and D), as well as other International Standards - such as EN 16165, BS 7976 and ASTM E303. Should these be of interest to you, contact our team.

For more information around testing, please see Slip Resistance Testing Explained and Navigating Compliance with Slip Tests. We'll ensure that our blog posts contain current and relevant information - to keep you informed!

P-rating - AS 4586, Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials - Wet Pendulum Test

This test method (Appendix A of AS 4586) uses water as the surface contaminant. With the British Pendulum Friction Tester used to provide a P-rating classification on new floor material.

Material can be tested with Slider 96 (representative of shoe interaction with the surface), or Slider 55 (representative of barefoot or vehicular interaction with the surface).

P-rating slip test costs start from $200 + GST (AUD). See our service costs for more information.

D-rating - AS 4586, Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials - Dry Floor Friction Test (DFFT)

This test method (Appendix B of AS 4586) is conducted in the dry condition - with no surface contaminant. The Tortus Friction Tester is ued to provide a D-rating classification on new floor material.

D-rating slip test costs start from $150 + GST (AUD). See our service costs for more information.

A/ B/ C rating - AS 4586, Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials - Wet-Barefoot Incline Platform Test

This test method (Appendix C of AS 4586) is conducted on an inclining platform, with two (2) technically trained staff. The material is placed on the inclining platform, both staff members walk on the surface (barefoot), while the surface is being contaminated with soapy water. The angle of slip is used to determine the A/ B/ C rating classification on new floor material.

A/ B/ C slip test costs depend on the number of tests required, with testing performed by an external test facility. Contact our team to discuss further.

R-rating - AS 4586, Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials - Oil-Wet Incline Platform Test

This test method (Appendix D of AS 4586) is conducted on an inclining platform, with two (2) technically trained staff. The material is placed on the inclining platform, both staff members walk on the surface (wearing specialised safety boots), while the surface is contaminated with motor oil. The angle of slip is used to determine the R-rating classification on new floor material.

R-rating slip test costs depend on the number of tests required, with testing performed by an external test facility. Contact our team to discuss further.

Onsite Testing

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After surfaces have been installed, they are essentially deemed "existing surfaces", and as such, need to be slip tested to AS 4663. This Standard is used for slip resistance testing existing pedestrian surface materials, with results expressed as a numerical value.

There are only two (2) test methods in this Standard,

Appendix A - Wet Pendulum Test
Appendix B - Dry Floor Friction Test

Additional information is usually required to understand how the surface is performing, this is achieved through the provision of reporting which assess compliance or risk.

At Safetech Consult, we are not limited to NATA slip testing to Australian Standards for slip resistance, we also have experience testing to other International Standards - such as EN 16165, BS 7976 and ASTM E303. Should these be of interest to you, contact our team.

Wet Pendulum Test - AS 4663, Slip resistance measurement of measurement of existing pedestrian surfaces

This test method (Appendix A of AS 4663) uses water as the surface contaminant. With the British Pendulum Friction Tester used to provide a Slip Resistance Value (SRV) on existing floor material.

Material can be tested with Slider 96 (representative of shoe interaction with the surface), or Slider 55 (representative of barefoot or vehicular interaction with the surface).

Wet slip test costs start from $200 + GST (AUD). See our service costs for more information.

Dry Floor Friction Test - AS 4663, Slip resistance measurement of measurement of existing pedestrian surfaces

This test method (Appendix B of AS 4663) is conducted in the dry condition - in the as found condition or after being cleaned (with no surface contaminant). The Tortus Friction Tester is ued to provide a Coefficient of Friction (CoF) on existing floor material.

Dry slip test costs start from $150 + GST (AUD). See our service costs for more information.

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