Areas of application for electrostatic flocking
Electrostatic flocking is used to enhance surfaces, whether as a technical application or as a decorative effect. Flock is used in many different ways and its positive properties are convincing.
The following overview contains only a few already tried and tested application possibilities:
Automotive and vehicle construction:
Glove boxes, dashboard trim, storage compartments, sealing profiles, window guide profiles, springs, ...
➔ Noise reduction, better sliding of windows on flocked rubber profiles.
Cosmetics:
Powder puffs, eye shadow brushes, applicators for lip care, ...
➔ Holding effect of the fibers for absorption of cosmetics
Paper processing:
Velour staple, paper tissue, cardboard, decoration paper, wallpaper, wrapping paper, ...
➔ Decoration, embellishment
Packaging industry:
Flexible foam packaging, Thermoformable PVC and polystyrene films, Self-adhesive films, Bottles for perfumes and other cosmetics, ...
➔ Embellishment, Decoration
Toy industry:
Terrain molded parts/grass mats for model railroad, moulded foam dolls, dice cups, flocked figures, ...
➔ Imitation grass, touch and feel, optics
Furniture and wood industry:
Cutlery inserts, drawer bottoms, cabinet back panels, room dividers, acoustic elements, ...
➔ Sound insulation
Bag and case industry:
Suitcase shells, eyeglass cases, containers for cameras and binoculars, gun holsters, ...
➔ Protection
Jewellery:
Lapel pins, buckles, belts, earrings, ...
➔ Decoration, finishing
Decoration and promotional items:
Artificial flowers, display items, window displays, exhibition stands, ...
➔ Decoration, finishing
Shoe and leather industry:
Sole plates, heels, molded soles, cap fabrics, uppers, ...
➔ Function, surface
Textile industry:
Imitation suede, T-shirts, floor coverings, upholstery fabrics, ...
➔ Optical effect, decoration, design, soft surface.
Medicine / personal care:
Dental floss, urine bags, orthotics, polishing cloths for eyeglass lenses, ...
➔ Function, soft for skin contact
Buildings:
Hall roofs, tents, awnings, ...
Insulation, avoid sweating water
Industry:
Flocked grippers, conveyor belts, ...
➔ Protection for sensitive goods
General technical parts:
Brush cylinders, e.g. for photocopiers, loudspeaker boxes, polishing pads, ...
➔ Protection against burning, sound insulation, cleaning effect
Other:
Flower pots, grave decoration, coffin decoration, wastebaskets, household gloves clothes hangers, ...
➔ finishing, decoration