FLEX-TRED® Improves Coefficient of Friction of Most Surfaces in Wet or Dry Use
Coefficient of friction tests run per specification Mil-D-17951E (ships) using rubber test vehicle. Higher numbers indicate better coefficient of friction.
COMPARISON OF VARIOUS SURFACES: STATIC COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION
| Dry Surface Test Results |
Wet Surface Test Results |
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| FLEX-TRED SURFACES | ||
| Flat Black Coarse | 1.33 | 1.21 |
| Sparkle Black | 1.24 | 1.06 |
| Blue Medium | 1.29 | 1.09 |
| Flat Black Fine | 1.37 | 1.17 |
| Ocean Grey | 1.30 | 1.02 |
| OTHER SURFACES | ||
| Ribbed Rubber | .89 | .76 |
| Scotch Tred | .69 | .50 |
| Painted Steel | .77 | .69 |
| Textured Vinyl | .80 | .64 |
| Ribbed Vinyl | .85 | .72 |
Flex-Tred meets or exceeds specifications for: Mil-D-17951E(ships); Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302; Walkway Matting, Non-slip Mil-W-5044C, Type IV; ADA, ASTM, and OSHA.