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Should You Test with TRL or 4S Rubber?
Not all slip tests are equal – the slider you choose changes the result. AS 4586–2013 wet pendulum testing uses 4S rubber for general footwear
Not all slip tests are equal – the slider you choose changes the result. AS 4586–2013 wet pendulum testing uses 4S rubber for general footwear
Sample quality drives valid AS 4586–2013 results. Send a minimum 200 × 200 mm tile per finish, clearly labeled and packed flat on a rigid
Certifying one tile finish doesn’t cover the rest of the range. Under AS 4586–2013, gloss, matt, honed, or sealed tiles may all deliver different slip
Certifiers look for specific details in an AS 4586:2013 slip test report—standard references, NATA traceability, slider type, and finish condition. This guide outlines what’s required
Coatings can shift slip resistance by one or more P-ratings. This article explains why surfaces must be tested in their final, treated condition under AS
P and D ratings under AS 4586:2013 define how a surface performs under wet or dry conditions. This guide explains the testing methods, classification scales,
What really happens behind the scenes of a slip test? We walk you through the lab process – from sample prep to pendulum results and
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