CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING

BUYER’S GUIDE
Skid Tester
STANDARDS
ASTM E303 | EN 1097-8 | EN 13036-4
EN 14231 | EN 1341 | EN 1342 | EN 1423
EN 1338
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How to use the Buyer’s Guide

CONTROLS offers a wide range of advanced concrete, INDEX Page
cement, soil and aggregate testing equipment to fit How to use this Guide 2
the specific needs of a material testing laboratory.
Buyer’s Guide Introduction 3
We have developed this Buyer's Guide to help you decide
which apparatus and configurations are right for measuring Skid Resistance and Friction Tester
skid resistance of surfaces and aggregate polishing specimen. according to ASTM E303 — In the field 4

First, select and click the method you wish to use

Skid Resistance and Friction Tester
in the Index to your right. This will take you to a according to ASTM E303 — In the lab 5
dedicated page for the selected method that includes
a summary table with the suggested instrument Skid Resistance and Friction Tester
and required accessories to perform the test. according to EN 1097-8 6

Skid Resistance and Friction Tester

BUYER’S GUIDE | Skid Tester
Skid Resistance and Friction Tester — In the Field
ASTM E303
Quantity
Sk id T e s t e r A ppa r a t us *
Model
1 PV0190/ASTM
R ubbe r Slide r s
1 PV0190/2
according to EN 13036-4 — In the field 7
Skid Resistance and Friction Tester
according to EN 13036-4 — In the lab 8
1
Skid Resistance and Friction Tester
Description 2 according to EN 14231 | EN 1341 |
Skid resistance and friction test set conforming to ASTM E303. EN 1342 | EN 14231 | EN 1338 9
Includes: additional scale for Pendulum Test Value (PSV), thermometer,
wash bottle tool set for machine assembly, rule, carrying case and
traceable certificate.
Contact Details 10
Spare mounted rubber slider, TRL rubber, 76 mm width. Mounted rubber
slider for site use. Complete with conformity certificate.

Ca libr a t io n * *
1 ZSKID*
Includes calibration check and recalibration procedure of the pendulum
(Skid Tester), including tracing of force /deflection graph during loading
and unloading. We will check the status of the instrument and its
components to identify what may need to be replaced for the correct 3
operation of your Skid Tester.

*
Accessories and contact path gage are included in PV0190/ASTM
**
Standards stipulate that equipment calibration is required but does not specify its frequency

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3. Choose one or several accessories
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Introduction to Resistance Skid Tester

This apparatus measures surface friction How to select your Skid Tester equipment
properties and can be used for both site and
laboratory applications. It can determine Choice of Standard: first, you need to decide which
the Polished Stone Value (PSV) of curved standard is right for your needs: ASTM or EN.
specimens obtained from accelerated polishing
Testing method: then select the correct
tests performed by the Accelerated polishing
method depending on where you’ll need to take
machine (conforming to EN 1097-8), and also
measurements — in the field or in your lab.
for testing Paving Stones (EN 1341, EN 1342),
Natural Stones (EN 14231) and Paving Blocks Individual components: we have outlined
(EN 1338). The apparatus, originally developed each single component to provide a maximum
at the UK Transport and Research Laboratory, level of flexibility and to reduce the number
consists of an adjustable pendulum arm and of costs associated with accessories.
a spring-loaded rubber slider mounted at the
end of the arm (refer to the Accessories section
in each table). During operation, the pendulum
is raised and then released to swing freely,
allowing the edge of the rubber slider to skid
across the surface of the road or sample.

Skid Tester

Our kits feature:

• New low friction release mechanism of the
pendulum arm for better accuracy

• Extremely light pointer, for high-precision results

• Slider lifting system integrated into the pendulum

foot that guarantees reliable adjustment operations

• Strong and sturdy twin column structure

• Easy and reliable height adjusting system

• Integrated additional scale for

tests on PSV specimens

• Complete with calibration certificate

to EN 1097-8 or ASTM E303

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Skid Resistance and Friction Tester — In the Field

ASTM E303

Quantity Model Description

*
Sk id T e s t e r A ppa r a t us
Skid resistance and friction test set conforming to ASTM E303.
Includes: additional scale for Pendulum Test Value (PSV), thermometer,
1 PV0190/ASTM
wash bottle tool set for machine assembly, rule, carrying case and
traceable certificate.
R ubbe r Slide r s

Spare mounted rubber slider, TRL rubber, 76 mm width. Mounted rubber

1 PV0190/2
slider for site use. Complete with conformity certificate.

Ca libr a t io n * *
Includes calibration check and recalibration procedure of the pendulum
(Skid Tester), including tracing of force /deflection graph during loading
*
1 ZSKID and unloading. We will check the status of the instrument and its
components to identify what may need to be replaced for the correct
operation of your Skid Tester.

*
Accessories and contact path gage are included in PV0190/ASTM
**
Standards stipulate that equipment calibration is required but does not specify its frequency

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Skid Resistance and Friction Tester — In the Lab

ASTM E303

Quantity Model Description

*
Sk id T e s t e r A ppa r a t us

Skid resistance and friction test set conforms to ASTM E303.

1 PV0190/ASTM Includes: additional scale for PSV, thermometer, wash bottle tool set for
machine assembly, rule, carrying case and traceable certificate.

R ubbe r Slide r s
Spare mounted rubber slider, TRL rubber, 32 mm width.Mounted rubber
1 PV0190/1 slider for Polished Stone value test (PSV laboratory). Complete with
conformity certificate.

Spare mounted rubber slider, TRL rubber, 76 mm width. Mounted rubber

1 PV0190/2
slider for flat samples. Complete with conformity certificate.

B a s e P la t e s
Metal base plate for polished stone value specimen clamping (PSV
1 PV0190/4
samples)
1 PV0190/5 Metal base plate for flat surface friction
**
Ca libr a t io n

Includes calibration check and recalibration procedure of the pendulum

(Skid Tester), including tracing of force /deflection graph during loading
*
1 ZSKID and unloading. We will check the status of the instrument and its
components to identify what may need to be replaced for the correct
operation of your Skid Tester.

*
Accessories and contact path gage are included in PV0190/ASTM
**
Standards stipulate that equipment calibration is required but does not specify its frequency

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Skid Resistance and Friction Tester

EN 1097-8

Quantity Model Description

*
Sk id T e s t e r A ppa r a t us
1 PV0190/EN
Skid resistance and friction test set (Skid Tester) conforming to
EN 1097-8 and EN 13036-4. Includes an additional scale for PSV,
thermometer, wash bottle, tool set for machine assembly, rule, carrying
case and traceable certificate of conformity to EN 1097-8
and EN 13036-4.

R ubbe r Slide r s
Spare mounted rubber slider, TRL rubber, 32 mm width. Mounted rubber
1 PV0190/1 slider for Polished Stone value test (PSV laboratory).
Complete with conformity certificate.
B a s e P la t e s
Metal base plate for polished stone value specimen clamping
1 PV0190/4
(for PSV samples)
Ca libr a t io n * *

Includes calibration check and recalibration procedure of the pendulum

(Skid Tester) according to EN 1079-8 and EN 13036-4, including tracing of
1 ZSKID force /deflection graph during loading and unloading. We will check the
status of the instrument and its components to identify what may need to
be replaced for the correct operation of your Skid Tester.

*
Accessories and contact path gage are included in PV0190/EN

**
Annual calibration required as per Standard specification

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Skid Resistance and Friction Tester — In the Field

EN 13036-4

Quantity Model Description

*
Sk id T e s t e r A ppa r a t us

Skid resistance and friction test set (Skid Tester) conforming to

EN 1097-8 and EN 13036-4. Includes additional scale for PSV, thermometer,
1 PV0190/EN
wash bottle, tool set for machine assembly, rule, carrying case and traceable
certificate of conformity to EN 1097-8 and EN 13036-4.

R ubbe r Slide r s * *
Spare mounted rubber slider, TRL rubber, 32 mm width, for testing surfaces.
1 PV0190/1
Complete with conformity certificate.
Spare mounted rubber slider, TRL rubber, 76 mm width. Mounted rubber
1 PV0190/2
slider for site use. Complete with conformity certificate.
Spare mounted rubber slider, 4S rubber, 32 mm width. Complete with
1 PV0190/6
conformity certificate.
Spare mounted rubber slider, 4S rubber, 76 mm width. Complete with
1 PV0190/7
conformity certificate
***
V a lida t io n P r o c e dur e
1 2020PAC00072 3M 261X Pink Lapping Paper - 101.6mm x 1m roll
1 T0040/1 Glass plate 300 x 300 mm
P r e pa r a t io n N e w Slide r
1 2020APZ00508 3M 618 Sand Paper H230MMX280MM P400 (50 Units)
Ca libr a t io n
Includes calibration check and recalibration procedure of the pendulum (Skid
Tester) according to EN 1079-8 and EN 13036-4, including tracing of force /
1 ZSKID deflection graph during loading and unloading. We will check the status of the
instrument and its components to identify what may need to be replaced for
the correct operation of your Skid Tester.
*
Accessories and contact path gage are included in PV0190/EN
**
Wherever possible the readings shall be taken on the C scale using the wide slider. This determines the PTV directly.
On non-homogeneous surfaces, where a plane test surface can only be achieved using the narrow slider, you may use
the readings from the F scale.
The slider 57 (TRL) is normally used for surfaces subject to vehicular traffic. For surfaces subject to shoe or foot usage,
slider 96 (4S) with a harder rubber may be required.
***
Daily validation of Pendulum Tester's operation required to ensure consistency of readings (as per Standard)

***
PTV slider 57* PTV slider 96
Float Glass 3 to 8 5 to 10
Verification
34 ± 3 58 to 64
Film

If values with slider 57 are outside the range, the verification process may be repeated with slider 96.
When in tolerance, the operation of the pendulum is then considered as verified.

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Skid Resistance and Friction Tester — On the Lab

EN 13036-4

Quantity Model Description

Sk id T e s t e r A ppa r a t us *

Skid resistance and friction test set (Skid Tester) conforming to

EN 1097-8, EN 13036-4, Including additional scale for PSV, thermometer,
1 PV0190/EN
wash bottle, tool set for machine assembly, rule, carrying case and
traceable certificate of conformity to EN 1097-8 and EN 13036-4.

R ubbe r Slide r s * *
Spare mounted rubber slider, TRL rubber, 32 mm width, for testing flat
1 PV0190/1
surfaces. Complete with conformity certificate.
Spare mounted rubber slider, TRL rubber, 76 mm width. Mounted rubber
1 PV0190/2
slider for site use. Complete with conformity certificate.
Spare mounted rubber slider, 4S rubber, 32 mm width. Complete with
1 PV0190/6
conformity certificate.
Spare mounted rubber slider, 4S rubber, 76 mm width.
1 PV0190/7
Complete with conformity certificate
B a s e P la t e s
Metal base plate for polished stone value specimen clamping (for PSV
1 PV0190/4
samples)
1 PV0190/5 Metal base plate for flat surface friction
***
V a lida t io n P r o c e dur e
1 2020PAC00072 3M 261X Pink Lapping Paper - 101.6mm x 1m roll
1 T0040/1 Glass plate 300 x 300 mm
P r e pa r a t io n N e w Slide r
1 2020APZ00508 3M 618 Sand Paper H230MMX280MM P400 (50 Units)
Ca libr a t io n

Includes calibration check and recalibration procedure of the pendulum

(Skid Tester) according to EN 1079-8 and EN 13036-4, including tracing of
1 ZSKID force /deflection graph during loading and unloading. We will check the
status of the instrument and its components to identify what may need to
be replaced for the correct operation of your Skid Tester.

*
Accessories and contact path gage are included in PV0190/EN
*
C scale and wide slider must be used for a sliding length of 126mm on flat surface. F scale and narrow slider must
be used for sliding length of 76 mm
**
The slider 57 (TRL) is normally used for surfaces subject to vehicular traffic. For surfaces subject to shoe or foot
usage, slider 96 (4S) with a harder rubber may be required.
***
Daily validation of Pendulum Tester's operation required to ensure consistency of readings
(as per Standard)

***
PTV slider 57* PTV slider 96
Float Glass 3 to 8 5 to 10
Verification Film 34 ± 3 58 to 64
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When in tolerance, the operation of the pendulum is then considered as verified.
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Skid Resistance and Friction Tester

EN 1341 | EN 1342 | EN 14231 | EN 1338

Quantity Model Description

*/**
S k i d T e s t e r Ap p arat u s

Skid resistance and friction test set (Skid Tester) conforming to

EN 1097-8, EN 13036-4, Including additional scale for PSV, thermometer,
1 PV0190/EN
wash bottle, tool set for machine assembly, rule, carrying case and
traceable certificate of conformity to EN 1097-8 & EN 13036-4.

Ru b b e r S l i d e rs
Spare mounted rubber slider, TRL rubber, 32 mm width, for testing flat
1 PV0190/1
surfaces. Complete with conformity certificate.

Spare mounted rubber slider, TRL rubber, 76 mm width, for testing

1 PV0190/2
curved polishing wheel specimens. Complete with conformity certificate.

Bas e Pl at e
1 PV0190/5 Metal base plate for surface friction.
C a l i b ra t i on

Calibration check and recalibration procedure of the pendulum (Skid

1 ZSKID
Tester) according to EN 1079-8 and EN 13036-4, including tracing of force
/ deflection graph during loading and unloading. Included, before the
verification, deep control of the status of the instrument and components
in order to identify replacement operations necessary to restore the
correct functionality of the skid. The maintenance and spare value are
not included in the calibration costs.

*
Accessories and contact path gage are included in PV0190/EN

**
C scale and wide slider must be used for a sliding length of 126mm on flat surface. F scale and narrow slider
must be used for sliding length of 76 mm

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