Reduction of Pollution and Hazardous Wastes: an Overview of Fiberglass Molding
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\ a*@"' *wp I*#*, 60 sl.n* Reduction of Pollution and Hazardous Wastes: an Overview of Fiberglass Molding Darryl Davis ECU - Department of Manufacturing - Typical Fiberglass Products Boats Bathtubs and Showers Architectural Panels Truck Cabs and Bodies Automotive Bodies Pools and Hot-Tubs Ladders Institutional Furnishings Weather-Proof Utility Boxes Portable Toilets Communication Dish Structures Corrosion Resistant Tanks Corrosion Resistant Grating . %, * * -.- f*." ha, -. *a* 8% ' -P L L. -.I' h. ECU - Department of Manufacturing p~~ ic Cis 0 w Cis n Cis 0 u- rn. - Fiberglass Molding: Great Potential for Expansion Production Machinery Costs are Relatively Low Inexpensive Tooling Process New Products and Applications Growing Demand for Established Products Outstanding Mechanical and Physical Properties Corrosion Resistance Fatigue Resistance Strength-to-Weight-Ratio Weather Resistance Electrical Insulation Water Resistance Wear Resistance - ECU - Department of Manufacturing F Fiberglass Molding: Basic Processing Mold Preparation Apply Durable Surface Coating Atomized Spray Delivery of Resins Solvent Cleanup of Spray Equipment Encapsulate Reinforcing Fibers in a Plastic Matrix Atomized Spray Delivery of Resins Hand Rolling of Resin Solvent Cleanup for Workers and Tools Secondary and Finishing Operations Dust From Grinding and Cutting Operations Dust From Sanding Operations Fastening and Bonding May Require Use of Resins Solvents for Cleanup - ECU - Department of Manufacturing Potential Environmental Problems Use and Storage of Potentially Hazardous Chemicals Solvents Resins Catalysts Emission of Vapors and Odor High Level of Worker Contact With Chemicals High Level of Worker Contact With Vapors Production of Contaminated Waste Dust .- ECU Department of Manufacturing - - -- Desirable Approaches to Pollution and Waste Reduction Use of Alternative Materials Establish Responsible Management and Control Systems Reduce Use of Potentially Hazardous Materials Refine Processing Techniques Minimize Worker Exposure Reduce Emissions Reduce Waste Generation Less Desirable Approaches to Pollution and Waste Reduction Improper Storage, Dumping, or Emissions Ignoring Inventory and Control of Materials Reliance on Contracted Hazardous Waste Disposal Expensive Emission Control or Treatment Equipment Reliance on Personal Protection Gear L , - ECU - Department of Manufacturing Fiberglass Resin Impregnator reinforcing fiber roll stock squeeze roller layup surface ECU - Department of Manufacturing I lay UP vacuum bag core bleeder material I release film sealant tape sealant tape I t to vacuum mold to vacuum mold n heating cooling Part removal while while rotating rotating molds charged Typical Plant Layout air hull lamination area lamination area exhaust fans - ECU - Department of Manufacturing - ~- .- . RECOVERY CHAMBER IN "INLET" MODE IN "OUTLET" MODE RECOVERY CHAMBER IN "OUTLET" MODE RECOVERY CHAMBER IN "INLET" MODE Idealistic Characteristics of a Pollution and Waste Reduction Strategy A Positive Return on any Money Invested Improved Productivity Improved Product Quality Relief From Regulations and Record Maintenance Improved Worker Satisfaction Elimination or Reduction of Waste - ECU - Department of Manufacturing .