COVID-19 PPE Solutions

COVID-19 PPE Solutions - open-source assistive technology prototype by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) community

About this project

3D Printed Mounting Tab compatible with Max-Air CAPR. Designed by Something Labs.

The challenge

PAPRs and CAPRs are one of the most critical pieces of equipment in protecting workers seeing COVID-positive patients. When a small part of a system breaks, it can render the whole unit useless. In the commonly used Max-Air CAPR, these mounting tabs can break after multiple don / doff cycles. The originals are 3D printed, and we’ve rotoscoped them so they can be printed and replaced in minutes.

Who it helps

Due to COVID19, Medical facilities worldwide are facing a dire shortage of protective gear, including face shields, N95 masks, protective suits and other personal protective equipment. Protective suits act as a physical barrier for healthcare workers's bodies when dealing with sick patients. Many conventional manufacturers have suspended production to follow government-mandated social distancing or run into supply chain issues due to the disruption in the global economy. The Maker Community has committed to enacting Plan C: filling in the gap with an global network of independent DIY fabricators.

How it works

Max-Air CAPR Mount Tabs

Features:

3D Printed Mounting Tab compatible with Max-Air CAPR

Can be printed in any color PLA, PLA+, Nylon, or other plastics

.STL file for easy printing and assembly

Link to original page: https://www.somethinglabs.org/capr-mounting-tabs

Project details

The build files for COVID-19 PPE Solutions are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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