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Fiberglass in the composite industry
Fiberglass-reinforced composites are among the most widely used materials in industry. They offer a good balance between mechanical performance, corrosion resistance, and production cost.
These materials are present in many industrial sectors:
- marine industry
- swimming pool manufacturing
- industrial equipment
- construction
- plastics processing
Fiberglass composite parts are typically manufactured by lamination or resin infusion. Once cured, they often need to be cut or mechanically adjusted to achieve final dimensions.
These operations can generate composite dust consisting of fibers and cured resin particles.
Dust-generating processes
In composite processing workshops, several operations can produce fiberglass dust. Among the most common processes:
- cutting composite panels
- cutting parts to length
- trimming after molding
- dimensional adjustment
During these operations, mechanical tools fragment the material and release fine particles. This dust can remain airborne and disperse throughout the work environment.
Health risks
According to prevention recommendations published by INRS, fiber dust can cause various health effects.
Fiberglass can cause:
- skin irritation
- eye irritation
- respiratory irritation
Fine particles from composite processing can also be inhaled by operators. The presence of dust in the air can also cause discomfort in production workshops.
OberA solutions for dust collection
These systems reduce operator exposure and maintain a healthier work environment. Centralized DUSTMAC extraction system with 25,000 m³/h capacity connected to 6 downdraft tables and 3 extraction arms
