Application of standardization for the design and construction of carbon nanotube-based product pilot lines in compliance with EU regulation on machinery
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López de Ipiña, Jesús M; Florez, Sonia; Seddon, Richard; Chapartegui, Maialen; Hernan, Angel; [et al.]Date
2019-10Keywords
Carbon nanotubes
Health
Health risks
Machinery
Manufacture
Pilot plants
Product design
Standardization
Abstract
The "PLATFORM" manufacturing ecosystem for pilot production of pre-commercial CNT-based nano-enabled products, consists of three pilot lines (PPLs) for the manufacture of buckypapers, doped prepregs and doped veils. The PPLs have been constructed with the ultimate goal to commercialize these products in the European market in 2020/2022.This goal requires having the PPLs in compliance with the applicable product safety regulation by that date (CE marking). The main EU regulation for new machinery (as the PPLs) is the Directive 2006/42/EC on Machinery (MD). This Directive sets out the general mandatory Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSRs) related to the design and construction of machinery, while particular technical specifications for fulfilling them are provided in European harmonized standards. Application of harmonized standards is voluntary but confers a presumption of conformity with the EHSRs they cover. The PPLs are unique machines for own use and must comply with the ...
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