INSONO™ Composite Repair Inspection

INSONO™ is ICR’s innovative non-destructive inspection system, specifically developed for use with Technowrap™ Engineered Composite Repairs. It utilises acoustic inspection methods; including pitch and catch, resonance, and mechanical impedance analysis to identify delaminations within the laminate and, most critically, disbonds along the bond line.

INSONO™ addresses two key challenges in the composite repair lifecycle:

(1) Validation of repairs throughout their design life

(2) Verification for design life extension beyond the original design life

Its compact, handheld design allows for easy deployment across all typical Technowrap™ repair application geometries, including difficult-to-access areas. The inspection probes are custom-designed to be effective in the specific application zones of composite repairs.

• Technowrap™-Specific Capability: INSONO™ is tailored specifically for the inspection of Technowrap™ composite repairs.

• Portability and Accessibility: The handheld unit and interchangeable probes can be used across all system configurations and complex geometries.

• Compact and Mobile: The full system fits into a small peli case for convenient mobilisation.

• Trained Personnel: Inspection engineers are uniquely qualified in both composite repair application and acoustic inspection techniques.

• In-Service Verification: Builds upon existing quality assurance processes by confirming that installed Technowrap™ repairs remain fit for purpose, offering clients added confidence.

• Sustainability: Enables life extension of existing composite repairs, reducing the need for carbon-intensive steel replacements.

• Ongoing Condition Monitoring: Supports long-term asset integrity management and regulatory compliance through regular inspection of ageing repairs.

• UKAS Accredited (The United Kingdom Accreditation Service) – Certified to ISO/IEC 17020:2012 for inspection body competence

• Lloyd’s Register Validated – Recognised for non-destructive examination of composite wraps and repairs

• Patent Pending – Reflecting the innovative nature and unique application of the technology