GripTester is the accurate and economical way to measure skid resistance on airport runways.
Transtec’s pavement experts provide GripTester friction testing services and help you understand and interpret the results.
Transtec’s team of engineers can perform routine pavement friction testing, evaluate rubber deposit removal (before and after testing), evaluate pavement surface macrotexture and microtexture, investigate the root cause of low pavement friction conditions, and develop optimized corrective actions.
GripTester Airport Friction Services
Ensure your pavements are providing adequate friction year-round. Transtec’s GripTester services help you maintain a dependable pavement system. Reduce the risk of skidding by surveying airfield surfaces regularly.
Sample Griptester Pavement Testing Results
The GripTester is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved continuous friction measurement equipment (CFME) device. It evaluates runway pavement friction and identifies areas that may have experienced a loss in texture due to wear and rubber build-up.
Following FAA AC 150/5320-12C testing and reporting guidance, Transtec helps airports maintain the value of their facilities by conducting regular surveys and assisting in corrective measures.
The GripTester is reliable, accurate, and suitable for testing friction on any type of pavement.
Friction Survey Frequency
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Number of Daily Minimum Turbojet Aircraft Landings Per Runway End |
Minimum Friction Survey Frequency |
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Less than 15 |
1 Year |
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16 to 30 |
6 Months |
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31 to 90 |
3 Months |
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91 to 150 |
1 Month |
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151 to 210 |
2 Weeks |
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Greater than 210 |
1 Week |
Transtec’s pavement engineering team has unmatched experience in research, planning, design, and construction of pavement facilities. Our expertise has made us a world leader in pavement surface engineering and testing for safety and performance. We’re also certified as a DBE, MBE, SDB, and minority-owned small business.
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