| Sample No. |
Description |
Sigler Dynamic
Coefficient of Friction |
|
|
Dry |
Wet |
| 1 |
Indoorflex (Cork
Finish) |
0.54 |
0.28 |
| 2 |
Norament Ricelorn |
0.47 |
0.19 |
| 3 |
Norament 922 (a)
° |
0.30 |
0.13 |
|
(High profile
1.5mm) |
0.32 |
0.17 |
| 4 |
Atro Safety Standard |
0.47 |
0.28 |
| 5 |
Norament 925 (a)
° |
0.26 |
0.11 |
|
(Low profile
0.5mm) (b) |
0.25 |
0.13 |
| 6 |
Norplan 133 |
0.44 |
0.14 |
| 7 |
Armstrong Nylex
Seagate |
0.45 |
0.28 |
| 8 |
Armstrong Nylex Montina |
0.54 |
0.30 |
| 9 |
Armstrong Nylex
Tessera |
0.52 |
0.24 |
| 10 |
Nonslip Ceramic Tiles (46mm x 46mm)
+ |
0.49 |
0.34 |
| 11 |
Glazed Mosaic
Tiles (14mm x 14mm) + |
0.48 |
0.11 |
| A |
Armstrong Nylex Vinyl/Cork Sheet |
0.53 |
0.31 |
| B |
Armstrong Nylex
Vinyl/Cork Sheet |
0.46 |
0.33 |
| ° "Buttoned" Surface
reduces contact area - material was tested twice. |
| + Discontinuous surface giving
reduced contact area. |
| Test No.1 was not considered
satisfactory, as the test measures the heel impact on a smooth floor surface. |
| The "buttoned" rubber
products reduce the contact area. |
