Buy the Surtronic Duo Surface Roughness Meter from Grip Potential, or commission a test with the benefit of our expert team. Whatever your slip testing needs we stand ready to help, just get in touch.

We are an independent consultancy and aim to provide unbiased information on the different slip test methods available. We use the Surtronic Duo roughness meter in our assessments and would recommend it to all seeking an accurate measure of the Rz roughness of floor surfaces. We employ the BS 7976 pendulum method alongside surface roughness measurement and a holistic risk assessment as we think this provides the most accurate on site assessment possible. We would recommend a similar approach to anyone conducting slip testing for risk assessment, forensic investigation or product testing.

The Surtronic Duo surface roughness meter produces Rz measurements compatible with the HSE's Slips Assessment Tool. This allows staff with limited training to conduct a quick and easy slip risk assessment. Whilst there are limitations when using the Rz surface roughness properties for risk assessment, the SAT and Surtronic Duo together are a good way to identify problem areas for further investigation. We can usually provide a full day's expert pendulum slip risk assessment for a similar price as a surface roughness meter, so this may be worth considering as an alternative.

The unit can be supplied with the appropriate UKAS calibration documentation if required.

We also sell the Munro Pendulum Skid Tester.

To buy a Surtronic Duo surface roughness (rz) meter please contact us for a quote.

The roughness meter drags a minute diamond tipped stylus horizontally across the test surface. The average vertical displacement of the stylus is measured producing an Rz value in microns. In depth discussion of the role of Rz measurement in slip risk assessment.

Rz surface roughness properties give an indication of the slip resistance of a floor surface. Generally a surface roughness value of 20µm or more is required to give a safe level of grip in water wet conditions. More viscous contaminants such as motor oil require a surface roughness in excess of 70µm.

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