PAT Testing

Electrical safety testing for suitable microscopes, laboratory instruments and scientific equipment across the UK.

Electrical Safety Checks for Scientific Equipment

Portable Appliance Testing, commonly known as PAT testing, helps organisations maintain electrical safety by checking suitable electrical equipment for faults and potential hazards.

Auckland Scientific can provide PAT testing for suitable microscopes, laboratory equipment and other electrical scientific instruments.

PAT testing can also be combined with servicing or preventative maintenance visits where appropriate, helping reduce the need for separate site visits.

PAT Testing Can Include

Visual Inspection
Inspection of plugs, cables, connectors and accessible parts for visible signs of damage or deterioration.

Electrical Safety Testing
Appropriate electrical safety tests are carried out according to the type and classification of equipment.

Pass / Fail Identification
Tested equipment can be clearly identified with the applicable PAT test status.

Test Records
Appropriate test records can be supplied to support your electrical safety documentation.

Equipment Identification
Equipment details can be recorded to help maintain an organised test history.

Combined Service Visits
PAT testing may be combined with microscope servicing or planned maintenance where suitable.

Equipment We Can Assess

Microscopes

Microscope Illuminators

Laboratory Instruments

Scientific Equipment

Power Supplies

Suitable Electrical Accessories

Suitability for PAT testing depends on the type of equipment and its electrical design. If you are unsure whether a particular instrument can be included, contact us with the make and model.

Combine PAT Testing with Microscope Servicing

Where practical, PAT testing can be completed during a microscope servicing or preventative maintenance visit, helping you manage both instrument performance and electrical safety in a single appointment.

How PAT Testing Works

1. Identify the Equipment
Tell us what equipment requires testing and approximately how many items are involved.

2. Arrange the Visit
We agree a suitable date and determine whether PAT testing will be standalone or combined with another service.

3. Inspect & Test
Suitable equipment is visually inspected and subjected to the appropriate electrical safety tests.

4. Record the Results
Test status and applicable documentation are provided for your records.

Who We Support

Auckland Scientific supports universities, laboratories, research organisations, manufacturers, education providers, clinical environments, veterinary users and other organisations operating scientific and laboratory equipment throughout the UK.