Global Field Ready Portfolio/Bottle Cap Sharps
| Type | Medical Waste Equipment |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tom van der Vaart |
| Location | Nepal |
| Status | Deployed |
| Verified by | Field Ready |
| Years | 2018 |
| Made | Yes |
| Tools | 3D Printer |
| Cost | USD 9.1 |
| Uses | Sharps Disposal, Safety |
| Making instructions | https://www.appropedia.org/File:HL017_Maker_Manual.zip |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing files | Open using a slicing software and prepare for 3D printing. Use printing settings below (settings may change for different 3D printer brands and filament manufacturers)
Layer Height: 0.20 mm Line Width: 0.35 mm Wall Thickness: 1.05 mm Top/Bottom Thickness: 1.0 mm Infill Density: 60% Infill Pattern: Strong 3D Printing Temperature: 240 °C Build Plate Temperature: 80 °C Flow: 100% Enable Retraction: Yes Retraction Distance: 6.5 mm Retraction Speed: 25 mm/s Print Speed: 60 mm/s Enable Print Cooling: Yes Fan Speed: 5% Support: Yes Support Placement: Everywhere Support Overhang Angel: 60°Build Plate Adhesion Type: None |
| Design files | https://www.appropedia.org/File:HL017_Eng_Dwg.zip |
| Risk assessment | https://www.appropedia.org/File:HL017_Test_Plan.zip |
| Schematics | https://www.appropedia.org/File:HL017_CAD.zip |
| Hardware license | "CERN" is not in the list (CC-BY-SA-4.0, CC-BY-SA-3.0, CC-BY-SA-2.0, CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0, CC-BY-NC-SA-3.0, CC-BY-NC-SA-2.0, CC0-1.0, CERN-OHL-S, MIT, GPL, ...) of allowed values for the "Device hardware license" property.CERN |
| Licensor | Field Ready |
| Certifications |  Verify |
Bottle Cap Sharps is a device used to dispose of sharp items safely, combining a PET bottle with a 3D printed ABS plastic component. It is 3D printed using ABS plastic filament and fitted to a PET bottle.
More product information
[edit | edit source]| Author Code | HL017 |
| Documentation License | CC-BY-4.0 |
| Start Date | 2018-02-23 |
| End Date | 2018-02-23 |
| Designer | Tom van der Vaart |
| Maker | Tom van der Vaart |
| Main Materials | PET bottle & ABS Plastic |
Readiness levels
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| Readiness Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Field Readiness | 4 |
| Maker Readiness | 3 |
| User Readiness | 4 |
| Tech Readiness | 4 |
| Risk Readiness | 3 |
Manuals
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Field Ready develops manuals to support both the fabrication and safe use of its products. A maker manual provides step-by-step instructions for replicating the design, including materials, tools, and assembly guidance, so that makers in different locations can build the product accurately and consistently. A user manual, where applicable, explains how to properly set up, use, and maintain the product once it is built, helping ensure it performs safely and as intended for the end user. Together, these manuals make the design accessible to both fabricators and the people who ultimately rely on the product.
Gallery
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| Authors | Field Ready |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Location | Nepal |
| Organizations | Field Ready |
| Ported from | https://airtable.com/appRIACJlkMhNibwR/shrqwRqxAVvaF1q4z/tblJv98WkMMsgDRiE/viwQARb0J2MZZQ2GH (original) |
| Cite as | Field Ready (2026). "Global Field Ready Portfolio/Bottle Cap Sharps". Appropedia. Retrieved October 14, 2026. |