ASTM F2913
Standard Test Method for Measuring the Coefficient of Friction for Evaluation of Slip Performance of Footwear and Test Surfaces/Flooring Using a Whole Shoe Tester
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ASTM F2913 is the standard test method for measuring the coefficient of friction when evaluating slip performance of footwear and test surfaces/flooring using a whole shoe tester. It provides a consistent way to compare how shoes and floor surfaces interact under controlled test conditions. For buyers, specifiers, and quality teams, this ASTM standard is important because slip performance can affect product selection, workplace safety decisions, and compliance-related evaluations.
Overview of ASTM F2913
ASTM F2913 focuses on a laboratory-style method for measuring friction between footwear and a test surface or flooring using a whole shoe tester. The standard is designed to support repeatable evaluation of slip performance rather than informal observation. In practice, it helps users generate comparable friction data for product assessment, material screening, and technical documentation. ASTM F2913 is especially useful when a consistent test method is needed to evaluate how footwear performs against specific floor or surface conditions.
Common use cases of ASTM F2913
This standard is commonly used when evaluating footwear against flooring materials in controlled testing workflows. It may support product development, incoming material review, and comparative testing of slip resistance across different shoe designs or surface finishes. ASTM F2913 is also relevant for organizations that need a documented test method to assess performance claims or review surfaces used in environments where slip behavior matters. The whole shoe tester approach makes it suitable for repeatable laboratory evaluation.
Benefits of using ASTM F2913
Using ASTM F2913 helps bring consistency to slip-performance testing by defining a recognized method for measuring coefficient of friction. That consistency supports better comparison between products, clearer procurement decisions, and more reliable quality control results. It can also help reduce uncertainty when evaluating footwear and flooring combinations, since test data are generated under a standardized approach. For teams that need technical documentation or compliance support, the standard offers a practical reference point.
- Measures coefficient of friction with a whole shoe tester
- Supports footwear and flooring slip-performance evaluation
- Useful for comparative testing and quality control
- Helps standardize technical review and documentation
- Publication Date: 2024-07-24
- Publisher: ASTM
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