With PAT testing usually being charged per asset, most PAT technicians are keen to get through high volume testing making it a competitive business.
To ensure higher profits, reducing testing time becomes a high priority. The problem is that to reduce testing time without compromising on safety aspects or testing quality is difficult to achieve.
One way to reduce testing times without compromising on safety is to choose your tester carefully. A simple, basic pass/fail tester is good for small volumes of testing but is not ideal for reducing testing times to increase productivity.
When time is short, it’s not only the time it takes to perform the test that becomes an issue, it is also important to consider the time it will take for recording, storing and organising results.
Because basic PAT testers require results and assets to be physically written, the reduction of testing time becomes almost impossible to achieve with this type of tester.
A tester with more automated features will save time and laborious writing. These types of tester come with internal storage devices for test results that can easily be downloaded to a PC, allowing quick professional reports to be created in an easy format. Some of these advanced PAT testers also come with full QWERTY keyboards to allow easy entry.
Ensure that when deciding which PAT tester best suits your needs, you consider the volume of testing you will be performing. Even if your testing volume is small at the moment, it may grow rapidly, meaning that your testing machine will need to be changed if you opt for a basic tester.
Contact the PAT Testers sales team for advice on 0845 365 3040.
