Bonded MetPreg™ Repair
Category: Mechanical/Materials
Developers: Touchstone Research Laboratory, Ltd.
United States
Product Description:The Bonded MetPreg Repair (BMR) system, developed by Touchstone Research Laboratory, is a revolutionary fatigue crack arrestor system for making either temporary or permanent repairs to load bearing structures on Navy ships while at sea. The repair is as simple as bonding on a patch, without the need to perform destructive processing such as drill stopping or doubler plate repair methods. The BMR system allows for quick and easy repairs. Unlike traditional polymer composite repairs, BMR repairs can typically be done with no post application processes. The BMR system utilizes the world’s strongest aluminum, MetPreg, a fiber-reinforced aluminum that has the strength and stiffness of high strength steel with the weight of traditional aluminum alloys. The BMR system can be designed to fit the customer’s needs and is a great solution for repairs to ships with aluminum hulls or superstructures. Future markets for this product include aircraft and automotive repairs.
Developers: Touchstone Research Laboratory, Ltd.
United States
Product Description:The Bonded MetPreg Repair (BMR) system, developed by Touchstone Research Laboratory, is a revolutionary fatigue crack arrestor system for making either temporary or permanent repairs to load bearing structures on Navy ships while at sea. The repair is as simple as bonding on a patch, without the need to perform destructive processing such as drill stopping or doubler plate repair methods. The BMR system allows for quick and easy repairs. Unlike traditional polymer composite repairs, BMR repairs can typically be done with no post application processes. The BMR system utilizes the world’s strongest aluminum, MetPreg, a fiber-reinforced aluminum that has the strength and stiffness of high strength steel with the weight of traditional aluminum alloys. The BMR system can be designed to fit the customer’s needs and is a great solution for repairs to ships with aluminum hulls or superstructures. Future markets for this product include aircraft and automotive repairs.
BMR Development Team Photo