Carbon Fibre Dust in F!
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This is something that has concerned me for quite few years. It is obvious with the huge amounts of dust released under breaking and during wheel changes at pit stops that bopth drivers and mechanics must have been ingesting a lot of this dust. I would hazard a guess that there has not been any medical tests carried out on the possible harmful effects of carbon fibre dust as it is not a general problem in the "real" world. Then again, the composites industry might be concerned about this although I'm sure people who work "on the floor" cutting and shaping these materials are probably better protected than racing drivers or mechanics.
For all we know, CF dust may be completely benign - although somehow I doubt it.
At least it might bring about the re-introduction of steel brake discs.
For all we know, CF dust may be completely benign - although somehow I doubt it.
At least it might bring about the re-introduction of steel brake discs.
In the factory's all the finishing of the carbon parts is done in a sealed booth in which the parts are put into an air chamber. Air masks are worn and the dust is extracted from the room. If all these precautions are made then there must be a reason for it.
Its probably more dangerous for the drivers though because the carbon would enter there helmets through air vents whilst driving, this would force them to breath it. In the pit stops I doubt the mechanics would inhale much however it is cetainly an area of concern.
Its probably more dangerous for the drivers though because the carbon would enter there helmets through air vents whilst driving, this would force them to breath it. In the pit stops I doubt the mechanics would inhale much however it is cetainly an area of concern.
daydreamer said:And the factory. With carbon being conductive, carbon fibre dust getting everywhere can make electrical things go bang quite quickly. That's why they primarily use air tools for finishing composite parts.
If all these precautions are made then there must be a reason for it.
Inetgrity of the parts
H&S comes a poor second.
daydreamer said:
If all these precautions are made then there must be a reason for it.
Inetgrity of the parts
H&S comes a poor second.
integrity of parts and safety of workforce, both at the same time
! i cant imagine an F1 team not caring bout the health of their workforce. most sensible people would wear a mask when messing with GRP or filler in the garageGassing Station | General Motorsport | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff