Airtech and Distran Partner to Bring Advanced Leak Detection Technology to the Composites Industry

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – October 30, 2024: As a leader in composite manufacturing solutions, Airtech is excited to announce its partnership with Distran, a trusted name in the Advanced Sensors sector for leak detection technology. This collaboration combines Distran’s innovative Ultra CE ultrasonic leak detector with Airtech’s vacuum bagging expertise.

The Distran ultrasound camera displays the position of a leak in real time, whether it’s in a vacuum bag seam, connection or damaged area. Like augmented reality, it overlays the leak indication on a wide-angle optical image.

This hassle-free method also complements the drop tests. Acknowledging the presence of leaks is one goal, but finding their location quickly is another. Customers notice a 50% reduction in inspection time while requiring fewer operators on the floor. With Ultra CE, any operator can conduct reliable leak surveys, reducing the number of defects and operator dependency at once.

By detecting more leaks before curing, Distran and Airtech support industrials in waste reduction, when parts require repairs or redoing. As composite parts become even bigger and more complex, this collaboration enhances our leak detection solutions, which prioritize efficiency, and sustainability in composite manufacturing.

Visitors can live test the Ultra CE at Airtech’s booth (#U160) at Advanced Engineering in Birmingham, UK, on October 30-31.