A composite-built boat is synonym of quality and sustainability. To guarantee these criteria, we, at ORC, have put in place extremely rigorous control processes. Among the potential defaults we look for, air bubbles in the composite are on top of the list. No worries, our external expert is here to spot them!

Air bubbles: the worst enemy of solidity
Air bubbles in the composite are not visibly by the human eye, but they could jeopardize the resistance and life duration of a piece. These micro-cavities are potentially weak points, since they could later crack, especially under the effect of effort and load constraint. This is why detecting them in advance is a crucial step in the building process.
The expert’s tool: ultrasound scanner
Our external expert used high-tech tools to detect air bubbles. The ultrasound scanner enables him to visualize the interior of the infused pieces and detect potential anomalies.
These waves pass through the material and are reflected when they encounter an interface, such as an air bubble, a crack or a change in the density of the material.



Careful repair for an optimum reliability
When an air bubble is detected by our external expert, our teams promptly react and proceed to a repair. Our technicians will make sure that the solidity and waterproofing are indisputable. This process ensures every single piece is compliant with our quality standard..
Peace of mind for the owners
Thanks to its meticulous quality control, ORC offers to its future owners a guarantee of tranquility and safety. When you acquire a boat from our shipyard, you know that she’s going to last and be safe.
Air bubbles are not welcome in the composite boat building process! At ORC, thanks to the joined effort of our external expert and our reputed teams, using state-of-the-art technology, we do best on a daily basis to offer impeccable products.
Visit our shipyard to better understand how we proceed!