ASTM F609-05

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

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
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.
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.  
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 static slip resistance of footwear sole, heel, or related materials on walkway surfaces in the laboratory and in the field.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2005
• ICS: 61.060 - Footwear
• Technical Committee: F13 - Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear
• Drafting Committee: F13.10 - Traction

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F609-96e1 - Standard Test Method for Using a Horizontal Pull Slipmeter (HPS)
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Referred By: ASTM F1646-16 - Standard Terminology Relating to Walkway Safety and Footwear
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Referred By: ASTM G115-10(2018) - Standard Guide for Measuring and Reporting Friction Coefficients
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F609 − 05 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Test Method for
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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, as determined by the HPS, most likely will not give
useful information for evaluating liquid contaminated surfaces,
1.1 This test method covers measurement of the slip index
and therefore, will not provide an effective assessment of a
of footwear sole, heel, or related materials on dry walkway
potential slipping hazard on a walkway surface under these
surfaces in the laboratory and in the field.
conditions.
1.2 The dimensional values used in the test method are
4.2 The value reported by the Horizontal Pull Slipmeter is
given in units of inches, pounds, or degrees Fahrenheit.
called the slip index. Slip index is ten times the static
Alternative equivalent values are in parentheses and are for
coefficient of friction. For example, a static coefficient of
informational purposes only.
friction of 0.4 is displayed by a slip index of 4.0 when
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
measured by the Horizontal Pull Slipmeter.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.3 The HPS can be used on inclined surfaces. No adjust-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ment for slope is needed for measurements in the direction
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
perpendicular to the slope and when averaging four measure-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ments at one location taken according to step 10.14.
2. Referenced Documents
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5. Apparatus
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1 Horizontal Pull Slipmeter—See Fig. 1.
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
6. Reagents and Materials
F1646 Terminology Relating to Safety and Traction for
6.1 Silicon carbide abrasive paper, No. 400 grit.
Footwear
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.
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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)
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4.1 The Horizontal Pull Slipmeter is a laboratory and field
to 0.2 in. (5.08 mm), but not less than 0.2 in. (5.08 mm) in
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instrument designed to provide information about the slip
thickness. When testing actual shoe materials, Neolite should
index characteristics between walkway surfaces and a test foot
be replaced with the desired test materials.
material under dry conditions only. The HPS can not be used
7.2 Aset of three test feet of the same material are required
on wet surfaces. Slip index can be affected by surface
for performance of the test.
roughness, presence of water, contaminants such as grease and
other foreign materials, and floor surface wear over time. Slip
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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
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F13 on you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM
Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwearand is the direct responsibility of Sub- International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a
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committee F13.10 on Traction. meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend. Plans for
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2005. Published December 2005. Originally the instrument may be obtained at a nominal cost from ASTM International
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approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 1996 as F609 – 96 . DOI: Headquarters. Order ADJ12-606090-47.
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10.1520/F0609-05. Neolite is a registered trademark with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.
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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
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TheHorizontalPullSlipmeterwasdevelopedbyC.H.IrvineofLibertyMutual ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful
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