ASTM F609-05(2013)

Standard Test Method for Using a Horizontal Pull Slipmeter (HPS) (Withdrawn 2022)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The Horizontal Pull Slipmeter3 is a laboratory and field instrument designed to provide information about the slip index characteristics between walkway surfaces and a test foot material under dry conditions only. The HPS can not be used on wet surfaces. Slip index can be affected by surface roughness, presence of water, contaminants such as grease and other foreign materials, and floor surface wear over time. Slip index, as determined by the HPS, most likely will not give useful information for evaluating liquid contaminated surfaces, and therefore, will not provide an effective assessment of a potential slipping hazard on a walkway surface under these conditions.  
4.2 The value reported by the Horizontal Pull Slipmeter is called the slip index. Slip index is ten times the static coefficient of friction. For example, a static coefficient of friction of 0.4 is displayed by a slip index of 4.0 when measured by the Horizontal Pull Slipmeter.  
4.3 The HPS can be used on inclined surfaces. No adjustment for slope is needed for measurements in the direction perpendicular to the slope and when averaging four measurements at one location taken according to step 10.14.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers measurement of the slip index of footwear sole, heel, or related materials on dry walkway surfaces in the laboratory and in the field.  
1.2 The dimensional values used in the test method are given in units of inches, pounds, or degrees Fahrenheit. Alternative equivalent values are in parentheses and are for informational purposes only.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers measurement of the slip index of footwear sole, heel, or related materials on dry walkway surfaces in the laboratory and in the field.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F13 on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear, this test method was withdrawn in January 2022 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2013
• Withdrawal Date: 13-Jan-2022
• ICS: 61.060 - Footwear
• Technical Committee: F13 - Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear
• Drafting Committee: F13.10 - Traction

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F609 − 05 (Reapproved 2013) An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
Using a Horizontal Pull Slipmeter (HPS)
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF609;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope index characteristics between walkway surfaces and a test foot
material under dry conditions only. The HPS can not be used
1.1 This test method covers measurement of the slip index
on wet surfaces. Slip index can be affected by surface
of footwear sole, heel, or related materials on dry walkway
roughness, presence of water, contaminants such as grease and
surfaces in the laboratory and in the field.
other foreign materials, and floor surface wear over time. Slip
1.2 The dimensional values used in the test method are
index, as determined by the HPS, most likely will not give
given in units of inches, pounds, or degrees Fahrenheit.
useful information for evaluating liquid contaminated surfaces,
Alternative equivalent values are in parentheses and are for
and therefore, will not provide an effective assessment of a
informational purposes only.
potential slipping hazard on a walkway surface under these
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the conditions.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.2 The value reported by the Horizontal Pull Slipmeter is
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
called the slip index. Slip index is ten times the static
priate safety, health and environmental practices and deter-
coefficient of friction. For example, a static coefficient of
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
friction of 0.4 is displayed by a slip index of 4.0 when
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
measured by the Horizontal Pull Slipmeter.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.3 The HPS can be used on inclined surfaces. No adjust-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
ment for slope is needed for measurements in the direction
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
perpendicular to the slope and when averaging four measure-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
ments at one location taken according to step 10.14.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5. Apparatus
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards: 5.1 Horizontal Pull Slipmeter—See Fig. 1.
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
6. Reagents and Materials
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
F1646 Terminology Relating to Walkway Safety and Foot-
6.1 Silicon carbide abrasive paper, No. 400 grit.
wear
6.2 Camel hair brush or other non-static bristle material.
3. Terminology
7. Test Foot
3.1 For definitions of terms, refer to Terminology F1646.
7.1 The test foot shall beTrademark Neolite Test Liner that
4. Significance and Use
measure 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) in diameter and 0.25 in. (6.35 mm)
4.1 The Horizontal Pull Slipmeter is a laboratory and field
instrument designed to provide information about the slip
The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
is C.S.C Force Measurement Inc., 84 Ramah Circle North,Agawam, MA01001. If
you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on
Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear and is the direct responsibility of International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a
Subcommittee F13.10 on Traction. meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend. Plans for
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2013. Published November 2013. Originally the instrument may be obtained at a nominal cost from ASTM International
approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F609 – 05. DOI: Headquarters. Order ADJF0609.
10.1520/F0609-05R13. Neolite is a registered trademark with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time is
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Smithers Scientific Services, Inc., 425 West Market Street,Akron, OH 44303, with
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on an average specific gravity of 1.27 6 0.02 and an average Shore A hardness of
the ASTM website. 93–96. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to
TheHorizontalPullSlipmeterwasdevelopedbyC.H.IrvineofLibertyMutual ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consider-
Insurance Co., Hopkinton, MA. ation at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
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F609 − 05 (2013)
NOTE 1—Total weight of slipmeter less power unit is 5.95 6 0.07 lb (2700 6 34 g). Speed of power unit is 3.5 6 0.5 in./min. Later model Chatillon
DPP-5 gages do not have a switch. Peak hold feature is found in the gage dial.
FIG. 1 Horizontal Pull Slipmeter
to 0.2 in. (5.08 mm), but not less than 0.2 in. (5.08 mm) in mended that the temperature and humidity be recorded, since
thickness. When testing actual shoe materials, Neolite should these records could help explain potential inconsistencies.
be replaced with the desired test materials.
10. Procedure
7.2 Aset of three test feet of the same material are required
for performance of the test.
10.1 Insert a set of three test feet in the slipmeter recesses.
Test feet can be held in place using all purpose glue.
8. Calibration
10.2 Mount the abrasive paper on a flat 3 by 7-in. (76.2 by
8.1 Place the switch button, which is located just below the
77.8-mm) piece of 0.5-in. (12.7-mm) plywood.
dial, in the center position. No switch is found on later model
10.3 Sand the test feet with No. 400 abrasive paper. The
Chatillon DPP-5 gages. Later model gages have replaced the
sanding procedure should consist of five strokes of 5 to 6 in. in
switch button with a peak hold mode feature.
length, parallel to the friction measurement direction, followed
8.2 Grasp the slipmeter and hold in vertical position.
by five strokes of 5 to 6 in. in length, perpendicular to the
friction measurement direction.
8.3 Set the gage on zero by moving the rim on the gage.
8.4 Use a separate hook to suspend the slipmeter by the 10.4 Lightly brush the test feet using the non-static brush to
remove loos
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