Industrial equipment flocking. Flocking as a business. He is different

Flocking as a business can be quite promising. This topic is interesting, not very common, but arousing interest among consumers. It is rare that someone, faced with an unusual in texture, soft, pleasant to the touch coating, does not touch it with his hand and does not think - how is it done? Upon closer acquaintance, it turns out that production is not so difficult, equipment for flocking is relatively inexpensive, with a low cost of materials, given the unusualness, you can sell the result with a good profit. And if profitable - you can start!

But before you bet on the flock, you need to understand all the intricacies of this case. Without going deep into technology, let's try to figure out what it takes for a business to be successful.

The first thing to think about is how we will position our service - as a creative, design, or as a handicraft, akin to finishing work. This depends on the final cost. finished products for the consumer, the requirements that apply to its quality, and the planned amount of work per day.

The fact is that if you flock, for example, elements of clothing, designer shoes, souvenirs, apply fleecy patterns on leather goods, bottles for cosmetics, paintings, decorate bottles, Christmas decorations or flower pots - for this, first of all, you need an artist. Technological process any assiduous and attentive person can master, but to make a drawing beautiful, harmoniously combined with the product on which it is applied - here you need artistic taste and the ability to draw. Ideally, of course, if the creator himself brings his ideas to life, but more often it happens that it is simply not economically feasible to use a high-class designer for drawing work.

If the focus is on flocking large surfaces (wallpaper, interior surfaces of drawers in furniture, tables for billiards and table tennis, lining of car or yacht interiors, floors and walls in recording studios that require increased sound insulation), then other specialists are needed, accuracy and responsibility are more important here than artistic skills.

Making a workshop from your own apartment (even if you decide that there will be no hired employees, and the business owner will perform the whole process from finding customers to making ready-made coatings himself) is not worth it. The fact is that glue and specially processed viscose, polyamide, acrylic, polyester and other fibers are used here, which are suitable for electroflotation. Therefore, the room should be well ventilated, and you need to work in special protective clothing. In addition, the air in the room should not be too dry, otherwise the pile dries up and lays down incorrectly. In principle, a garage or warehouse may well come up.

List of equipment to be purchased, is determined depending on

the direction that was originally chosen. However, as a rule, it includes the actual electroflocator (cost about $400), air compressor ($200 - $500), infrared dryer ($200 - $1500), 3D flocking camera ($250), silk screen machine ($200). - $500), as well as spray guns and sets of painting tools and squeegees. This equipment can be used both in a small workshop and in a fairly large production. Do not be afraid that with the development of your business you will have to regularly purchase new technical devices, they last a very long time and quickly pay for themselves.

But you have to buy regularly - these are consumables. First of all, it is actually a flock and glue, which serves as the basis for its application. The estimated price of glue is $20 per kilogram, and the price of a flock is from $35 for the same quantity. You need to have an assortment of pile colors - at least 7 - 10 items, and if the line of business is decorative design, then more. In general, to get started, you need to spend about $ 300 on materials. Some part will have to be spent on trial work until the master acquires stable skills in working with equipment and catches all the subtleties of the technology. Then purchases are made depending on the volume of planned work.

The consumption of material per 1 m2 is approximately 180 g of flock and 180-200 g of glue, that is, the cost of materials per processed square meter will be about $ 10. To this amount, you need to add the cost of paying the designer and craftsman, renting the premises, equipment depreciation, and marketing and advertising costs. But at industrial scale these costs will seem insignificant, and in the manufacture of designer features, the cost of work is estimated to be several times higher than the cost.

The fact is that the calculation of the price for the buyer is not per square meter, but per square centimeter, and its cost, depending on the region, season, artistic value, originality and demand, can be up to $ 0.5 per cm2 (and in a square meter 10,000 sq. cm!). But even without taking into account the work of the designer, for example, the cost of flocking one car interior is on average about $ 500 (a little more or less depending on the model).

Therefore, we can say with confidence that this type of business, while it is not yet very common and in demand, with a competent approach, can become very profitable. Especially on the eve of the New Year, when the demand for souvenirs, toys, cute unusual trifles is increasing, it is quite possible to get into the stream and start your new business!

Flocking. Buying a flocking device (flocator)

The action of the flokator is to give the particles of the flock an electric charge and eject them to the surface. This is due to the high-voltage emitter built into the device. Units for creating flock surfaces are industrial and manual. For small business more often use manual flokatory. They are suitable for working with any surfaces and are much cheaper than industrial ones. The ideal characteristics of a manual floccator are: maximum voltage 70kV, current strength 20-25 microamperes.

Some manufacturers increase these figures, while emphasizing that their models have increased performance. Indeed, the escape velocity of particles in this case increases, but they do not have time to receive a charge, because of this they fly out chaotically and settle on the surface without really fixing themselves. Consequently, the clogging density suffers, the coating turns out to be heterogeneous - either with bald spots or with lumps. In addition, in this case, the consumption of material increases significantly.

A good floccator does not need to be shaken for it to work.. On the contrary, the movements when working with it should be smooth, then the flock lies evenly, creating a velvety surface. The exception is those cases when the work has to be carried out by holding the flocking device “upside down”, when the flock does not fall on the emitter. In such cases, the floccator really needs to be shaken occasionally. You should also pay attention to the size of the bunker. If you have to coat hard-to-reach places, such as the inside of a safe, a small hopper will be more convenient. When processing large areas, a large hopper is useful. The density of the packing also depends on the material from which the emitter is made. It is best if it is made of aluminum.

An additional advantage of the flocking device will be the ability to work on batteries, it is much more convenient to work with such a flocking device than with mains-powered models. Also, given that the device is still manual, you should pay attention to its weight. Also, additional, but not mandatory, characteristics include the presence of power adjustment. To do right choice, based on your budget, you need to study the characteristics of the models presented and the reviews of the flockers who dealt with them.

Flocking. Workplace preparation

The room in which the flocker will work must be spacious enough. Due to the toxicity of the materials used in the process, it is desirable to create forced ventilation.

The quality of flocking depends on the humidity of the indoor air, the ideal humidity is 50-60%. It will also be a plus if a constant temperature of about 20-25 ° C is maintained in the room. For safety reasons, there must be a powder fire extinguisher in the room.

The main workplace for flocking is the table, so it must be equipped first. For convenience of work, the height of the table should be about 1m.

Its surface area is determined by the nature of the manufactured products. If these are figurines, flower pots or other small items, then the size of the tabletop can be approximately 1m long and 0.6m wide. If it is planned to flock, for example, the interior of a car, then the dimensions should be at least 1.6 m in length and 1 m in width. Any part of the car, including the ceiling, will fit on such a table. To reduce the loss of flock, which scatters during operation, bumpers can be made on the table.

To do this, slats about 0.3 m high are nailed to the tabletop from 3 sides. This height is the most optimal, it will be enough to hold the bulk of the tissue particles and, at the same time, it will not interfere, even if you have to move around the table during work.

When working with a floktor, do not forget about safety, that's why be sure to ground the table. To do this, it is covered with a galvanized sheet that matches the size of the countertop, and a copper or aluminum wire with a cross section of about 0.5 cm is removed from it, connecting the second end to the ground loop (radiators and water pipes cannot be used for these purposes).

Then the entire table, including the sides, is covered with dense polyethylene. This is done for the convenience of work - the table will be easy to clean from glue, flock particles will not get stuck in cracks.

The table should be placed so that it can be approached from all sides, in addition, it should be well lit. Having nailed a shelf under the table, you can organize a place to store the flokator and other tools. In addition to the table, you will need a place for drying products. For these purposes, you can use racks or shelves. Their sizes depend on the scope of work and the size of the products. High volume production or some adhesives may require forced drying. Then you need to equip the drying cabinet. For this, a cabinet frame with shelves is assembled, and a heater is placed inside. This completes the organization of the workplace, now you can get to work.

Flocking. Surface preparation

The preparation of a flocked part primarily depends on the part itself, or rather on the material from which it is made.

Consider the options:

1. Wood and plaster surfaces. Such products should be primed, as they have many pores. You can not prime the product, but if it does not exceed the size of 10X10 cm. Any primer can be used, but only so that the glue is then compatible with this primer.

Surfaces are best primed with pentaphthalic enamels. Of the currently produced paints, PF-226 brown-yellow is considered the best. In order to remove the yellowness from this paint, PF-115 black is added to it in proportions with PF-226:Pf-115 as 3:1. For uniform application, you should not take paint that has already been stored for a long time, since the solvent evaporates and the paint itself becomes viscous, which greatly complicates the process. But if there is no other option, then such paint can be diluted with white spirit.

Too liquid paint is also not good - it is a bad base for floco. Therefore, a lot of attention is paid to viscosity! 40-50 it should be according to the viscometer. Such paint will be a good primer and even with repeated application it will become a good adhesive for flock. But before applying a second time, you need to wait until the primer is completely dry. If you flock laminated surfaces, then such products do not need a primer.

2. Plexiglas products and plastic products. Before applying the adhesive, such products must be thoroughly rubbed with a detergent composition from fatty contaminants migrating to the surface of the plastic components during storage. Trisodium phosphate can be used as a degreaser. It should be dissolved in warm water in a ratio of 5:1 liter. The degreasing process itself can be done by dipping the product or using a rag. Before applying glue and flock, the surface must be completely dry.

3. Metal products. Such products must also be degreased with white spirit or turpentine. Large surfaces are recommended to be primed as in the case of plastic products.

4. Glass surfaces. These surfaces, like plastic ones, should be degreased with detergents.

Flocking. Flock application

The flock coating is applied after the preparation of the surface and the flock itself.

Paint or glue should be applied in an even layer on the surface of the product that you have chosen, without smudges and sagging. You also need to decide in advance how to apply the flock.

So that it is not difficult for the flock to stick into the glue and so that a film of glue with a changed surface tension does not form on the surface of the product itself, it is necessary to start flocking no later than 3-4 minutes after the glue has been applied.

In the picture you can see two different results: the result of flocking within 3-4 minutes after applying the adhesive and the result within 10 minutes.

As a result, it is seen that:
The lint firmly adhered to the polymer binder film after curing and accordingly penetrated deeply into the adhesive layer;
The villus was not firmly fixed, as it penetrated only a small part of its surface, and most likely it will fall out during further use of the product.

The flocking process should be provided that after the first time it is necessary to blow off the unattached villi with a vacuum cleaner, and then repeat the procedure again, i.e. flocking of the product, but only without applying glue. This process will allow new villi to take vacancies in the adhesive layer. In the event that the selected product has a complex configuration, the flocking procedure can be repeated one more time.

Depending on the drying mode of the glue that was selected, it is also necessary to dry the product itself. After completing the procedure, you need to wait until the product (glue) is completely dry and only then carry out quality control, cleaning and packaging.

Flocking. Drying details

Drying of manufactured parts by flocking is determined depending on the choice of one of the three types of production.

Let's consider each of them in order.

First - this is a small-scale production, this will include single products, for example, parts for finishing car showroom.
This method of production is characterized by the usual application of solvent-based adhesives by brush or roller. It should be noted that the glue should dry very slowly. The flocking itself is done using a manual flocker.
Drying of these products is carried out in an open room while maintaining room temperature during the day.

Second – this is the production of a medium circulation of products, for example, flocking bottles.
Here the production starts with the same method of applying the glue, but it is also a good idea to perform a dip, which will allow the use of a special glue with a drying time of up to five minutes. Flocking is carried out both manually and in a bulk flocking chamber.
Drying with this method is also possible open at room temperature or using a drying cabinet.

Third - this is a large-circulation production, cases and special boxes for jewelry. The method of applying water-dispersion adhesive is best used by spraying. Flocking is carried out on a stationary flock machine.
Drying of such parts should be carried out in a special continuous oven.

The best conditions for indoor flocking processes are: a humidity level of 50-60 percent with a temperature of 25 degrees. To control and maintain such conditions, it is best to use special devices indoors.

Flocking result.

		Flocking technology is becoming more and more popular every day. After all, everything new is a well-forgotten old! Everything that catches your eye falls under the flock, it all starts, of course, with home furnishings! These wonderful bottles are no exception, which, after flocking, have become at least several times more expensive! And live, these items look even more attractive! And by the way, this work was done by our friend, who at that time was just beginning to master the technology of flocking! We wish him success in this business!
Device: Manual flokator RF-U03 Material: Flock Italy - 1 mm, Glue Tubikol

Flocking. Necessary equipment to start a business

Flocking is a technology for creating a velvety shell on various surfaces. This business idea has not been widely adopted yet. But flocking phones, car panels, laptops and safes is in demand. It is fashionable, aesthetically pleasing and quite modern.

With the help of flocking, you can create exclusive bottles, souvenirs and other unusual items.

For organization production process you need to purchase a manual flokator and consumables - flock and glue. You also need to have production room with a desktop and racks, having grounding. Room temperature in the room should be constant at a humidity of no more than 75%.

Flocator.

For electrostatic flocking, you can use a manual flocker (for example, U02M). It is equipped with a high-voltage generator, mains adapter, flock hopper and hopper nets. Personally, I have RF-U03, I bought it for 11,000 Russian - now it may already have risen in price.

Glue.

The first stage of work is the application of an adhesive base to the product. For High Quality flocking uses glue of the German company SNT, which has a high electrical conductivity. It is applied to the product with a brush (in some cases, full immersion in glue is used). A flock is sprayed onto the adhesive layer using a flocator.

Flock.

For flocking products, a polyamide flock with a length of 0.5-1 mm is usually used. It is possible to achieve the color scale desired by the customer by mixing several colors. Their compatibility, proportions and the resulting shade are determined experimentally. Excess flock spilled on the working table can be reused by pouring it into the flokator bunker.

The flock is stored in a dark room in a tightly closed container, as it becomes unusable when it freezes, heats up and gets wet.
The average flock consumption is 150-200 gr. per 1 sq. m.
Finished goods must be dried during the day, which will require special racks.

There are not many people who have experienced flocking. This trend is now only gaining popularity, so opening a flock decorating business is a profitable business. In order to establish yourself as a good contractor who performs high-quality work, you need to carefully study what it is, how the flocking technology looks like, what consumables and equipment are needed.

What is flocking?

Sooner or later, any person can come up with an idea, give individuality to the interior of a car or the interior of a house, in order to update the environment, add new colors to everyday life. It is not necessary to redo everything completely, it is enough to change the color or texture of some details. In this case, many resort to flocking. This is the process of giving a velvety texture to surfaces using a material called flock. Such elements give elegance, comfort and luxury to the environment, help to create an unusual charming design, pleasant not only in appearance but also to the touch.

Flocking is used in many areas, for example, flock can be applied to clothes, furniture, bottles, walls, but most of all this direction has gained popularity in car decoration. The velvet surface on the details in the car interior looks chic and gives individuality. Many car enthusiasts prefer to flock the car interior also in cases where it is necessary to hide flaws or damage on surfaces.

This procedure, in principle, is feasible in a garage. Therefore, you can think about how to make flocking with your own hands or even open own business in this direction.

Starting a flocking business

This direction is not yet very common, little known in wide circles. Opening your own flocking business is promising: there is not much competition on the market yet, consumer demand is growing due to growing interest. Flocking businessmen have the opportunity to occupy an empty niche in their direction. The technique of applying the material to the surface is simple, you need to purchase a flocking machine, additional equipment and consumables. Given the narrow service profile and low prices for consumables, the business is making good profits.

Where is flock used?

Before you take action, you should think about the direction in which to develop. There are many ways to use flock. Start with 2-3 directions, in the future there will be an opportunity and funds for the purchase of additional equipment in order to develop in all areas where flock is used.

And so, where flocking is used:

• Cars. Flock panel, roof, doors. Particularly creative car enthusiasts cover some details of the exterior of the car. In this case, it can be combined with other auto-tuning services.
• Walls. With the help of flock, unusually beautiful 3D images are made on the walls. Wall flocking can be added as an additional service to the list of interior finishing or decoration.
• Furniture. As a way to restore dull or worn surfaces. If there is a suitable resource, then there is a prospect of development in the direction of furniture manufacturing.
• Nails. The velvety pattern on the nails attracts the beautiful half of humanity. Flocking nails is considered as additional service in nail salon.
• Souvenirs. Decoration of bottles, photo frames, boxes, notebooks and more. Especially popular as wedding props. Can be added to the list of services of souvenir shops or holiday agencies.
• Gadgets. A completely new direction is decorating tablets and smartphones using flock. Perfectly hides scuffs and gives individuality. In combination with other services for decorating gadgets, it will definitely become a success.

It is difficult to please everyone, but by choosing, for example, flocking cars and furniture, you can already attract a fairly large audience. To get started with flock, you must first understand how this procedure occurs.

Flock application technology

To learn how to apply a flock, there is no need to take training in specialized courses. The flocking technology is not complicated, but requires special care. Application steps:

1. Prepare the selected surface.
2. Apply a pattern (in the case of designer flocking).
3. Lubricate with glue.
4. Apply flock.
5. Dry.

The surface on which the flock is to be applied must be thoroughly cleaned and degreased. In order for the material to lay flat, the adhesive must be applied in an even layer. Since it has a transparent structure, it is easy to make a mistake with the amount applied to the prepared surface. Many flockers specifically tint the glue before starting work to avoid unevenness.

Flock is applied with special apparatus- flokator. It creates an electrostatic field, with the help of which the flock fibers are attracted to the glued surface. To fix the result, the product must be dried well. And so, having dealt with the technology of applying flock, you can judge what equipment you will need to open your own flocking business.

Necessary equipment and consumables

In order for the start of the business to be successful, it is better to purchase high-quality modern equipment. It will surely pay for itself over time, but there will be no problems with dissatisfied customers. For flocking you will need:

• compressor;
• glue;
• flock for flokator;
• drying;
• other consumables.

The flocator itself happens different types. To begin with, you can buy a manual flokator, but in the future, with the development of your business, it is better to buy a stationary device. The kit for any flokator also includes a generator (for the formation of an electrostatic field), an adapter, a flock compartment - a hopper and a grid. In addition to standard set You can purchase several more bins of different sizes. When working with a device such as a manual flokator, grounding is required, as it is working with open electricity.

Glue must be selected depending on the surface with which work will be done more often. For example, if you need to decorate car interiors, then you will often have to work with plastic and leather. The whole work as a whole depends on the quality of the glue, since everything rests on it. Therefore, it is better not to skimp on glue.

An integral part of the process is a consumable, so you definitely need to buy a flock for flocking.

It varies:

• color;
• with long or short pile;
• with particles glowing in the dark;
• impervious to water;
• special for furniture;
• special for nails.

On the initial stage it is worth buying several colors of universal flock. Over time, you can learn to work with a pile of different lengths and textures.

For the convenience of applying glue and flock, you will also need other materials, such as paints, brushes, sandpaper, painting tools and squeegees, foam rubber, stencils. In the process of working for yourself, you may find that there are still some additional tools missing, which makes it easier for someone to work with. In the future, you can purchase a stencil machine, a machine for applying a 3D flock pattern, and other devices that expand business opportunities.

Before you buy equipment for flocking, you need to decide on the room where the actual application process will take place.

How to choose a room?

The technology of the process implies the need for a separate room, since the glue has an unpleasant odor, and working with electricity requires grounding. You can choose your own garage for the room, as long as it is dry and warm enough. You need a lot of space to work, it is better to choose more spacious rooms, preferably with ventilation, otherwise it will have to be mounted additionally.

The humidity in the room should be approximately at the same level - 50 or 60%. This is necessary for better adhesive adhesion. The air temperature should also be at the same level - 20-25 degrees Celsius.

There must be no flammable objects in the room. There must be a fire extinguisher for safety. Now that the equipment and premises have been selected, it is worth thinking about how much all this costs, what costs you need to count on.

The cost of starting a business

At the initial stage, you will need the very minimum of equipment and materials that you can imagine. The costs will be used to purchase equipment and Supplies, renting premises and hiring staff, since it is difficult to apply glue and hold the floccator alone. Another question is that the positions of a designer, accountant and marketer can first be combined in one person.

So, in order to open a business, you will need:

This list of costs does not include room rental, staff salaries and advertising costs, as it is minimal. The price of a floktor can be higher or lower, depending on its functionality and quality. To start your own business, the listed items of expenses will be enough. The cost of the service can be calculated taking into account what materials were used for flocking, in what quantity, how much labor and electricity per square centimeter was spent. On average, you can set the price at 30 rubles, but vary it depending on the complexity of the pattern and the surface of the product. Due to low competition and growing popularity, you can make very good money in such a business.

Flocking is the transformation of any surface into a velvet and pleasant to the touch. This niche is free to start your own promising project, as popularity is just emerging. This type of business requires a minimum investment, both material and mental. For this business, there is no need to complete courses or receive higher education, but all expenses will pay off in the shortest possible time.

Automotive interior flocking is the process of applying small dies of cotton, wool or velvet using an electrostatic field. This procedure is carried out using a special device - a flokator. This is a generator that generates a low voltage and supplies it to the electrode.

Ultimately, the flock for the floccator flies out with the necessary force and is evenly distributed over the work surface. For high-quality fixing on the material, the surface is covered with high-quality glue.

Our business valuation:

Starting investment - 50,000 rubles.

Market saturation is low.

The complexity of starting a business is 1/10.

What is needed to start your own business?

Before you start work, you should study, select and buy flocking equipment: flokator, flocking glue
and material. If you live in big city, then there will be no problem with this issue. Otherwise, you will have to purchase materials online at major cities, as in small villages many do not know about such a project.

The choice of premises for work is no less important issue. Working at home is highly discouraged, as the glue has an unpleasant specific odor and dries for a long time. It is important that the chosen room is warm and dry. Otherwise in winter period you will be able to work. When designing a room, it is necessary to install a work table with grounding, as well as normal ventilation. Quality lighting is important. All this will require minimal cost which will pay off in the shortest possible time. How much does it cost to open this business? Investments here are minimal and limited to the need to purchase materials for work.

For fast and fruitful work, practice is needed. It is with her that experience and skill will come to you. So you can spend a minimum amount of time on preparatory work. If you are a creative person, you will be able to come up with ideas for work very creatively and offer clients unique projects. Otherwise, the Internet will help you, where there is a mass interesting ideas and offers. So, how to make flocking with your own hands?

The technology of flocking is simple, but practice is required to ensure that the products are flawless. Different material has its own length of villi, density and application fit. To do the work qualitatively and quickly, it will take some time and experience will come.

What can you offer clients?

• wall flocking;
• car flocking;
• flocking photo frames;
• flocking of bottles and pictures.

What do you need to know about the flocking process?

Flocking originated in China, where the entire process was done by hand. Today, work is carried out using a flokator, which gives the fibers a negative charge and sprays them over the surface, fixing the result with strong glue. You can buy a flocator at specialized stores or online.

The work includes the following steps:

• choice of coating surface;
• drawing a picture;
• applying glue;
• flock application;
• product drying process.

It is important to do all the actions as carefully and accurately as possible. Only in this case, the final result will look perfect and have no flaws. Practice will help you with this, and over time your work will be impeccable the first time. Be aware that the price of a flokator depends on the capacity and manufacturer.

The nuances of choosing equipment

We recommend a manual flocculator Russian production. It is easy to use, has an optimal cost and meets all the necessary parameters of quality and reliability. It is necessary to choose a product based on its power. The device should be able to adjust it. In this case, you will be able to work with both small and large surfaces, which will expand the scope of your activities.

Glue is an integral part of the work. His choice should be taken seriously. It should be chosen based on the surface on which the work is planned: glass, ceramics, metal, plastic or furniture.

And the most important element is the flock itself. You can buy a flock for flocking on the Internet. It can be of several types:

• multi-colored;
• with elements that glow under ultraviolet light;
• for use in nail design;
• furniture;
• water repellent.

Flock should be good quality and it is desirable to give preference to foreign manufacturers. As practice shows, they are more reliable, and the material will be durable and of high quality.

What are the advantages of surfaces treated with flock?

• Excellent surface appearance for a long service life. Flocking is able to turn an old thing into an original thing with an attractive appearance. You can also change the color scheme of your favorite thing and give it a new look;
• Flock does not spoil with temperature fluctuations and looks great even in the heat, even in the cold. Protective features allow you to use it under any conditions.

Today, flocking is gaining popularity and demand in the market. You can organize profitable business With minimum investment which will bring you an adequate level of income. When choosing materials for flocking, pay attention to reviews.

Where is flocking used?

The application is quite wide and it is even difficult to cover all areas where this direction is relevant and in demand. Consider the main options:

Business prospects and its features

The flocking business is an occupation where restrictions simply do not exist. If you learn how to create simple coatings, then the question will be only in the perfection of your skill. You can move on to more complex design projects that have a higher cost and value.

Today, flock wall decoration is becoming fashionable, where you can show your imagination and designer vein. With the help of finishing from this material, surface defects can be hidden. It is very pleasant to the touch and looks original. If you can create 3D pictures with it, then you are guaranteed success. Love your work and put your soul into it. It is important to choose a quality flocking machine.

Advertising company and search for potential customers

First of all, you can offer your services to various stores and shopping centers where the maximum number of people pass. It is also quite logical to create advertising pages in in social networks and at local venues. After the start practical work with high-quality execution, advertising will go in the form of word of mouth, where customers will tell their friends and acquaintances about your activities. It will be superfluous to distribute Flyers to get their first customers.

Flocking is presented as a technique for applying flock by means of an electrostatic field. Flock, in turn, acts as a collection of small particles of textile fiber. Synthetic or natural materials, which are finely chopped or cut, can be used as raw materials. The thickness of this element varies between 0.2 - 0.5 mm. To perform flocking with your own hands, you must first acquire a flocker, which acts as the main tool.

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Previously, the fibers are subjected to chemical treatment with electrolytes. The floccator, in turn, generates an electrostatic field with a negative charge, due to which the fibers adhering to the adhesive base have a perpendicular arrangement. This provides the effect of a special velvety texture.

To ensure that the color of the flocked surface is ideal for the stylistic design of the salon, the villi are pre-painted.

As for the surface of the car that can be flocked, it can be any element both inside and outside, even the body. Few decide to transform the body, but the transformation of the interior, in particular, its individual elements, is among modern car owners. popular view styling.

Advantages and disadvantages

Since the disadvantages of the considered surface decoration technology are much less than the advantages, it is worth starting with the negative sides:

• the technology is unknown to a wide circle of motorists, and not everyone has a flokator;
• the structure of the coating is deformed under the influence of alcohol-containing liquids;
• the phenomenon of electrification in relation to individual materials is possible;
• consumables are expensive, the same can be said about the equipment.

Considering the flocking of the car interior in terms of price, it is worth focusing on the cost of other types of finishes. For example, the use of Alcantara or genuine leather will cost even more, and constriction with a carpet, on the contrary, is a budget option. As for the advantages of this technology, there are many more:

• a wide range of texture solutions and color shades;
• ease of maintenance of such surfaces;
• fire resistance;
• the surface treated with flock does not absorb foreign odors;
• resistance to UV rays (does not fade in the sun over the years);
• in terms of thermal insulation, 2 mm of flock replaces 10 mm of thermal insulation material;
• soundproofing characteristics are also at a decent level;
• environmentally friendly material in relation to the human body and nature in general;
• long service life due to the strength of the material.

Since we figured out what a flock is, it remains to consider the varieties of this material in order to be able to competently approach the issue of choosing it when buying.

The texture in the form of felt, velvet or suede directly depends on the quality of the thread, as well as its thickness and length.

Given the material, it is worth highlighting the following options:

• polyester is problematic to paint, but the surface is durable;
• cotton, on the contrary, is short-lived, but it is cheap and demonstrates resistance to moisture;
• viscose is easily dyed, it is also easy to use, but does not return its shape well after deformation;
• acetate demonstrates temperature resistance and ductility, but wear resistance is not at the highest level;
• polyamide - the most common option due to its plasticity, elasticity and durability;
• mixed flock belongs to the category of combined materials and is represented by a combination of polyester, cotton and nylon;
• Carbon fiber flock is considered to be an innovative material, the performance parameters of which have not yet been fully studied.

Flocking car interior

So, flocking: what is it, what preparatory work needs to be done, what materials to prepare and what is the technology?

The room where you will work with elements of the car interior must meet the following criteria:

• dry and warm;
• the presence of a table with grounding;
• the presence of a ventilation system;
• good lighting.

For proper performance of work, you must purchase the following in advance:

1. Electric floccator manual type approximately 70 kV at 25 microamperes. Choose a model with a power adjustment function and the ability to work autonomously from the mains on batteries.
2. As for the glue, the usual "Moment" will not work. The composition for flocking should be special; such products are represented on the market by a wide range.
3. - the third main component and the varieties of this material were discussed earlier. Swiss and English manufacturers are now the most trusted, but their cost is appropriate. Chinese products are more affordable, and the quality is almost identical. Among the manufacturers there are also Russian brands, but domestic products are not suitable for use as a finishing material for cars. More like souvenirs. As for the color palette, the variety of which has already been mentioned, there are not only matte shades to choose from, but also bronze, gold and silver, and frilly fluorescent colors.

Surface treatment in a special way is a mandatory measure before applying the flock coating:

1. Remove the slightest sign of dirt and dust.
2. Plastic parts can be simply treated with alcohol to eliminate oily sheen.
3. The elimination of any defects on the surface is also a mandatory step.
4. The primer for plastic parts is used when working with polypropylene elements.
5. Ground the part, not just the desktop;
6. Apply an even layer of glue. You can pre-add a coloring pigment to it in the color of the flock, so that flaws and errors do not catch your eye. Remove excess adhesive and smudges immediately with a dry brush. At this stage, you have 10 minutes to spray the flock before the glue dries. Any contact between the ground wire and the adhesive is excluded.

flocking process

The flocking process involves the use of special equipment in the form of a flocculator for spraying fiber particles:

1. It is necessary to fill the flock into the bunker of the device. Mixing fibers of different shades will allow you to invent a new color. In the latter case, strictly adhere to the proportions or experiment in advance.
2. Hold the tool with a bare hand by the metal handle to create a ground.
3. The distance from the nozzle to the surface to be treated is 13 cm, the tool is located perpendicularly.
4. Determine the power depending on the size of the fiber. The smaller the flock fiber, the lower the power.
5. Try to distribute the first layer as evenly as possible, remove the remaining flock with a hairdryer. Repeat the application and blow-out steps until the coating is as you intended. Often 3 layers is more than enough.
6. Dry the resulting velvety surface for a day at a temperature of +20 degrees Celsius.
7. Remove excess lint again, this time with a brush. Assemble the finished part.

conclusions

If you are working with this technology for the first time, do not reproach yourself for the presence of errors and inaccuracies, within an hour after application you will be able to remove the adhesive layer along with the flock where the defect was found. If there are unused fibers left in the tool hopper, they can be poured into a bag and stored until the next use. Care of the surface in question is limited to vacuuming. Remember, you cannot save on the quality of materials, since the duration of the service life of the treated surface primarily depends on them.

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