What is it?

• The BOT-3000E (Binary Output Tribometer) manufactured by Regan Scientific Instruments, is a highly precise, digital instrument capable of measuring the dynamic and static coefficient of friction (COF) of walkway surfaces in the lab and in the field

• The BOT-3000E is used worldwide and has become the industry accepted tribometer of choice.

• The device can measure both static and dynamic coefficient of friction with a variety of test sliders in both wet and dry conditions.

Benefits of using the BOT-3000E

• It is the only device qualified for use with ANSI A326.3 “American National Standard Test Method for Measuring Dynamic Coefficient of Friction of Hard Surface Flooring Materials” released in April 2017. It meets the requirements of ASTM 2508 for the validation and certification of walkway tribometers, as tested by an independent laboratory

• Measuring walkway slip resistance with the BOT-3000E per the ANSI A326.3 method allows you to recognize and remove slip and fall hazards, in compliance with the Standard of Care called for in OSHA Section 5(a)(1), General Duty Clause.

• The BOT-3000E is the only tribometer that has a data collecting and reporting app (STEP) that conforms to ANSI and ASTM standards.

• The device performs a test without human input except for the pressing of a button, making it more difficult for the operator to manipulate the results of the test.

How the BOT-3000E Works

• The BOT-3000E and ANSI 326.3 are the results of published research conducted in the United States and Germany and represent the sound scientific methodology required to meet the “Daubert” rule of evidence in United States federal and state courts.

• The device is a motorized drag-sled which moves at a constant velocity along the floor surface. While moving, the slip resistance is metered and recorded via a standardized rubber sensing module in contact with the floor.

Who is Regan Scientific Instruments?

The mission of Regan Scientific Instruments (RSI) is to prevent slip and falls through the advancement of the science and practice of tribology. After several years of research and development, RSI has developed the BOT-3000E. Our state-of-the-art BOT-3000E is the only Tribometer that currently meets the new ANSI A326.3 Standard, “American National Standard Test Method for Measuring Dynamic Coefficient of Friction of Hard Surface Flooring Materials” set in 2017.

Training and technology, which meet industry standards, are the best defense against slip and falls. At RSI, we believe it is our responsibility to market the most advanced technology to measure the potential for a slip and fall. We are also committed to taking a proactive approach to certification training.

Everyone from Walkway Management South Florida holds a UNT Certification in Walkway Auditing. This certificate program allows Auditors to properly use the BOT-3000E, in conjunction with the new-to-market proprietary STEP application. STEP connects to the BOT-3000E through Bluetooth and offers real time data.

The superior capabilities of the RSI BOT-3000E have been documented in major case studies with CNA Insurance and Westgate Resorts, through their slip and fall prevention programs. It is our firm belief that with the proper training and technology, building owners/managers, as well as facility or maintenance engineers, can minimize their exposure to slip and fall accidents and the subsequent litigation. Measurements taken by the RSI BOT-3000E are not only secure, but they stand up to the Daubert Principle in a court of law.

Using the RSI BOT-3000E to audit and monitor your floors is the right tool for the job, plus it is the tribometer of choice in the floor safety industry!