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Test Instrument Specialists Acutest is a test instrument specialist with over 32 years’ experience and has strong and lasting partnerships across many different industries
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he company can streamline the way you buy, hire and service your test instruments and you can benefit from its deep industry knowledge and goldstandard support and aftercare. They also offer bespoke, on-site training services if you require. Acutest pride themselves on understanding a customer’s daily challenges and application requirements before formulating a considered solution. This is an invaluable service supported by a team of external account managers who have the experience and expertise required for effective on-site product demonstrations.
One of Acutest’s Services Includes Bespoke, On-site Training at Your Premises!
Do you like the sound of an approved instrument portal or calibration portal? Acutest can very quickly set up an ‘Approved Instrument Portal’ for your business. This handy on-line resource will list your approved instruments but it’s much more than that – your staff can log into your own company-branded portal and easily view your approved equipment via a user-friendly dashboard. Intuitive categories, contract prices and product information are only a click away, meaning the correct products can be available to your staff to ensure compliance with your purchasing policy. You’ll also benefit from product videos and technical data sheets to aid in correct usage. Consolidated invoicing can be activated for a more streamlined, accurate and efficient procurement process! Keep track of your assets and keep them in good working order: • In addition to the portal discussed above, Acutest also offer an asset management portal for calibration and servicing which many customers could not imagine operating without. • This portal will save you time, effort Rail Professional
and frustration by tracking your assets’ service history and helping you to keep your test instruments in good health. You can easily view and manage your instruments’ calibration status via the user-friendly dashboard, with electronic certification at your fingertips – available 24/7! It can also be customised to include your company logo. • The latest development of the portal has seen mobile functionality improve with a QR scanner which allows users to scan all calibrated devices whilst out in the field, perfect for compliance spot checks! All of the above features will help you formulate your calibration policies, so get in touch with Acutest today to arrange a demonstration, either via video conferencing, or at your premises. Acutest’s Calibration Capabilities Acutest can calibrate the following test equipment: electrical, high voltage, pressure, torque, acoustic, chemical, dimensional, force, gas, humidity, moisture, temperature plus lifting accessories. Traceable Calibration – ISO 9001:2015/ ISO 10012:2003. This is the standard calibration offered by Acutest. Traceable calibration is generally selected by companies within the contracting industry and is widely regarded as the accepted standard by the UK registration bodies. UKAS Calibration – ISO 17025:2017 is the highest level of calibration Acutest offer. Accreditation by UKAS means Acutest have been assessed against internationally recognised standards and have demonstrated competence, impartiality and performance capability. UK coverage A fleet of vans provide secure collection and delivery services and their four strategically located service centres ensure full UK coverage. Acutest is proud to employ a growing team of over twenty highly-skilled engineers who deliver calibration and repair services at their state-of-the-art laboratory or onsite at their customer’s premises. If you book an instrument calibration or repair with Acutest, you can be confident your instruments are left in good hands! Onsite calibration Service Acutest recognise the importance of keeping
their customers engineering force working. Year after year they continue to see a rise in the popularity of their on-site calibration services. Their experienced engineers are well-versed in working within a customer’s premises, both safely and efficiently. In doing so, they are able to reduce downtime whilst being on-hand to offer helpful advice on the effective use of many assets. In addition to a faster service, if a customer enjoys the benefits of a Calibration Portal, all the on-site calibrations carried out will be visible; access to certificates and status updates will be available 24/7!
Acutest are HV Calibration Specialists
New instrumentation With testing and measurement being a key part of many engineering roles, a customer’s requirement for new instrumentation is usually planned but can sometimes be of an urgent nature. With stock holdings in excess of £1.6 million across many brands and disciplines, Acutest are able to support planned procurement and last-minute or emergency purchases. Who do Acutest supply? Acutest are a trusted partner to over 4,000 customers operating across many sectors including the utilities, street works and rail sectors, facilities maintenance teams, manufacturing, processing and industrial plants as well as individual contractors and electricians. New Glasgow Service Centre With many customers working across the length and breadth of the UK, Acutest have identified the need to have a greater local representation in Scotland. With a new lease agreement signed at the beginning of this year, their goal is to be fully operational by the second half of 2022. Test Instrument Hire Acutest understands the benefits of hiring
