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Friction

Friction testing

We offer accurate and reproducible friction testing for materials such as plastic components, textiles, rubber, and other engineering materials. Through advanced measurement methods and customized test setups, we help you ensure the correct function, quality, and performance of your products—from development to final application.

Purpose

Syftet är att utvärdera hur material och ytor samverkar vid kontakt och rörelse. Genom att mäta friktionskoefficienter kan vi bidra till att optimera materialval, förbättra produktdesign, minska slitage och förebygga funktionsproblem. Resultaten används som underlag för produktutveckling, kvalitetssäkring, jämförelser mellan material samt verifiering mot krav och standarder.

Method

We can perform several different methods to measure friction between various materials. These may include tensile and sliding tests, as well as specially adapted methods. The choice of method depends, among other factors, on:

  • Material type
  • Contact geometry
  • Type of motion (sliding, rolling, start/stop)
  • Application and performance requirements

In addition to the standard methods presented on this page, we can also assist with customer-specific testing methods, fully tailored to your requirements.

Deliverance

We work entirely based on our customers’ requirements and assist in selecting and developing the most appropriate testing method. In cases where no standard methods are available, we help develop custom methods together with our customers.

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Service

Testing of friction properties

Instrument

Power / torque sensors

Delivery level

Accredited, Non-accredited

Standards

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Slip Risk – Pendulum Friction Tester

SS-EN 16165
Slip resistance – Determination of slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces – Test methods – Annex C: Pendulum friction tester

SS-EN ISO 13036‑4
Road and airfield surface characteristics – Test methods – Part 4: Measurement of slip/skid resistance of a surface – The pendulum method

SS-EN 16837
Floor coverings – Sports surfacings – Determination of linear shoe/surface friction

SIS‑CEN/TS 15676
Wood flooring – Slip resistance – Pendulum test

SS-EN 12503‑5
Sports mats – Part 5: Determination of friction

Slip Risk – Tribometer

SS-EN 16165
Slip resistance – Determination of slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces – Test methods – Annex D: Tribometer

SS-EN 13893
Floor coverings – Measurement of the dynamic coefficient of friction on dry floor surfaces

Coefficient of Friction – Tensile Tester

SS-EN 14882
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics – Determination of static and dynamic coefficients of friction

SS-EN ISO 21182
Conveyors – Light conveyor belts – Determination of the coefficient of friction
(ISO 21182:2025, IDT)

SS-EN ISO 8295
Plastics – Film and sheeting – Determination of the coefficients of friction

SS-ISO 15113
Rubber – Determination of frictional properties
(ISO 15113:2005, IDT)

Friction – Other Methods

SS-EN 12503‑6
Sports mats – Part 6: Determination of static rotational friction

SS-EN 15301‑1
Floor coverings – Sports surfacings – Part 1: Determination of rotational resistance

ASTM D1894
Standard Test Method for Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting

Price

Price on tender

Delivery time

According to agreement

Peter Widén

Contact person

Peter Widén

Projektledare

+46 10 516 57 06

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Ingvar Demker

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Ingvar Demker

TIC-ingenjör

+46 10 516 53 08

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