BS EN 16165 describes the specification, testing and calibration of the pendulum floor slip test device. BS EN 16165 is widely recognised as the most…
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I have a PTV/SRV value from BS 7976 test, is this the same as a BS EN 16165 PTV?
BS EN 16165 replaced BS 7976 in 2021. If the test was done according to the UKSRG Guidelines, the test results should be similar.
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The manufacturer should have an initial PTV for a product. Best practise is to test the floor after installation. Several members of the Group offer…
MoreI have a PTV/SRV value from a product specific British Standard test, is this the same as a BS 7976 PTV?
Probably. But not necessarily. Whilst the pendulum will act in the same way on all floor surfaces tested, different methods can involve different sliders or…
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From a safety point of few there are very few scenarios where the BS EN 16165 pendulum operated to the latest UKSRG Guidelines will not…
MoreWhat is DIN51130 DIN51097 ramp testing?
Ramp testing is used as a measure of slip resistance and is the critical angle at which two test persons walking in a controlled manner,…
MoreWhat do PTV, SRV, Rz, R value, A B C classification, mean?
PTV – Pendulum Test Value SRV – Slip Resistance Value Rz – Surface Microroughness Parameter R value – A classification from DIN EN 16165 ramp…
MoreWhat values must my floor achieve to ‘pass’ the slip test?
It is important to note that Pendulum testing should not be considered as providing a pass/fail value. The legal requirement is that the surface is…
MoreWhere can I hire a surface roughness meter?
We are not aware of anyone hiring out the meter itself. Contact the supplier of a roughness meter.
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