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Electrostatic flocking is a production process that utilizes the physical principle of "like charges repel, opposite charges attract." By establishing a strong electric field through a high-voltage power supply, it drives negatively charged flock fibers to adhere uniformly onto an adhesive-coated substrate. This technique offers advantages such as simple processing, low cost, and unique decorative effects (e.g., velvety or embroidered textures), making it widely applicable in artistic decoration, automotive interiors, packaging, handicrafts, home textiles, and other fields. The core process involves multiple physical mechanisms, including fiber charging, electric field interaction, and adhesive curing, positioning it as a key technology in surface treatment and decorative applications.
Electrostatic flocking technology boasts a long history, with its origins tracing back to 1000 BC in China. In early times, short fibers were adhered to substrates manually or through gravity sedimentation, but this method suffered from issues of disordered fiber orientation. In modern times, electric fields have been applied to electrostatic flocking, enabling precise control over the process.
Electrostatic flocking technology is transitioning from traditional manufacturing to an emerging key method for producing advanced functional materials, leveraging its unique advantages of low cost and high-precision construction of aligned microstructures.
Enhance Mechanical Performance
Implementation of Anisotropic Surfaces
Improve Surface Roughness
Enhanced internal reflection and overall absorption capacity
Porous Structure with Large Specific Surface Area
Enhanced Micro-Force Response Sensitivity
Excerpt from the paper "Electrostatic Flocking: Reborn to Embrace Multifunctional Applications"
Dr.-Ing. Martin Strangfeld
David Capdevila
Michael Wagner
Alberto Sadun AIGLE MACCHINE SRL
