

Acceptance Tests
Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests for OEM beverage equipment
What are Acceptance Tests?
In beverage manufacturing, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) are done at the manufacturer’s site to ensure the equipment meets specifications before shipment. This includes testing functionality, performance, and safety to catch issues early.
Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) are performed after installation, ensuring the machine integrates smoothly with existing systems and operates effectively under real production conditions. Both tests are critical for preventing costly downtime and ensuring seamless operation on the shop floor.


PRODUCTION IMPACT
What are the expected benefits of Acceptance Tests?
25%
potential reduction of unexpected production delay
SOURCE: Journal of Manufacturing Processes
30%
improvement of equipment reliability after installation
SOURCE: Emerson Process Management Report
20%
improvement on the first-time quality pass rate
SOURCE: PWC Global Manufacturing Industry Report


THE PROBLEM
Miscalculated and Missing Data Creates Wrong KPIs
Trusting a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) or Site Acceptance Test (SAT) without independent validation can lead to several issues, including inaccurate data quality, improper calibration, and the potential for machine failures under real-world conditions.
The initial scope of testing is often limited to functionality rather than ensuring the machine’s seamless integration into an existing ecosystem of machines and ensuring high data quality standards are met.
THE SOLUTION
Trust the #1 Machine Data Experts to Validate Your Beverage and Bottling Machine Data
To ensure a successful calibration process, it is critical for beverage factories to conduct independent testing after the machine arrives on-site, validate data quality with real-world conditions, and ensure continuous calibration to prevent data drift.
Software Factory Acceptance Test (SFAT)
Proactive, independent 3rd party measurement of OEM equipment.
Software Site Acceptance Test (SSAT)
Proactive, independent 3rd party measurement of data quality.
Software Mechanical Acceptance Test (SMAT)
Proactive, independent 3rd party measurement of equipment & systems installed in new construction, change-out or retrofit applications.

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