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 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 to purchase 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:
- Prepare the selected surface.
- Apply a pattern (in the case of designer flocking).
- Lubricate with glue.
- Apply flock.
- 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.
- simple, different colors;
- luminous in ultraviolet;
- for nail design;
- furniture;
- air compressor
- infrared drying
- 3D flocking camera
- silk screen machine
Expenses
The main expenses will have to be incurred at the very beginning.
"Velvet" business - flocking
When the business starts to develop, regular purchases of new technical devices will not be required, since all flocking equipment lasts a very long time.
Initial spending:
- flock - 180 g;
- equipment depreciation;
- marketing and advertising.
Approximate prices for services
Flocking car interior |
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| Name | Price from RUB* | unit |
| from 750 | PCS | |
| from 1000 | PCS | |
| stand middle standard | from 750 | PCS |
| from 1000 | PCS | |
| from 1000 | PCS | |
| from size | PCS | |
| from 2500 | PCS | |
| from 3000 | PCS | |
| panel | from 6000 | PCS |
| ceiling | from 5000 | m2 |
| other elements | from 2500 | m2 |
| additionally | ||
| removal of old flock, fabric | from 100 | PCS |
| from 2000 | m2 | |
Flocking is the type of business where there are practically no limits. Having learned how to make simple coatings, you can start decorating a car. Now in vogue is the repair of walls with the application of flock. The material well hides all wall imperfections, is pleasant to the touch, is not subject to fading, moisture, mechanical stress, etc. Did it work out? Excellent. The next stage is the development of 3D pictures. It's already aerobatics You will need additional equipment, but it's worth it.
Flocking (application of flock on almost any surface)
VAZoezd 22-05-2012 15:00
Comrades, I am ready to offer you my flocking services.
The applications of flock are great, almost limitless…
Those interested can write to the topic, in a PM, call 8-960-799-91-sixteen Eugene.
What is flock and flocking?
Flock is a small pile that resembles dust.
Flocking is the application of a flock in an electrostatic field onto a prepared surface and creates an imitation of a textile coating on it.
The main areas of application of flock are decorative finishing and technological surface coating. The "velvet" obtained by flocking is even, beautiful and durable and can be applied to any material of any hardness - plastic, metal, wood, and many others. A well-applied flock gives coatings, in addition to purely decorative properties, new functionality.
1. Thermal insulation
2mm flock can replace 10mm thick polystyrene, so it is used where contact with a hot or very cold surface is possible (electric fireplaces, ski poles).
Do-it-yourself flocking as a business
Flock prevents the formation of condensate (flocks tubes of air conditioners);
2. Soundproofing
the average sound absorption value of a flocked surface is 13%, so the flock has found wide application in the decoration of professional recording studios, music rooms, home theater rooms, car interiors, sound speakers;
3. Mechanical strength
thanks to the use of high quality adhesives and flock, the surfaces treated with this material are highly resistant to various damages. The technology is used in the manufacture floor coverings, guide profiles for car windows, shoe suede, all kinds of rugs in stores, car interiors, at home.
4. Color fastness
the flocked surface retains color stability under the active sun for 6-7 years;
5. Fire safety
flock is a highly flammable material, the ignition temperature of various types of flock is 400 - 550 degrees;
6. Weather resistance
flock, which retains its properties well when exposed to various weather conditions, used as a protective coating against the sticking of shells for the bottoms of yachts; Flock prevents the formation of condensate (flocks the tubes of air conditioners)
7. Wear resistance
flock is used for linings under carpets, for covering threshold rugs. The abrasion of the coating is negligible: after 10,000 friction cycles - only 23 mg (for felt 732 mg). Chemical resistance - the flocked surface is resistant to weak solvents and is suitable for dry cleaning;
8. Sealing function
Widely used for making rubber sealing profiles and for leveling tolerances;
9. Ease of care
washed and cleaned with ordinary detergents with the preservation of the original properties, cleaning is possible with the use of weak solvents - white spirit, gasoline.
10. Protection with flock
Many things require protection and careful handling (for example: the bottom of a ceramic ashtray on a lacquered worktop). Flock can take care of that.
Plush 22-05-2012 15:49
it would be very good to point out a few examples: he made such and such a thing for such and such
respectfully,
Thick
sotrudnikNKVD 23-05-2012 05:09
Interesting in light of the impending renovation!
Oleg Olegov 23-05-2012 07:43
I'm sorry if I'm asking a stupid question...
and car seats burnt by a cigarette - can be repaired by the method you proposed? …
for example… I’ll paste a piece of foam rubber into the “cigarette hole” itself and carefully cut/align it… and you will cover this place with a beige flock… probably you don’t even need electrostatics — just apply it with a brush… no? …
and if there are small traces of a cigarette, then don’t bother at all - I picked up the color and brushed it with a brush ... will it turn out like that? …
I can provide my car for experiments ... a bastard friend burned it ... about 10 holes of different burntness will be typed ...
A-F-A 23-05-2012 08:00quote:Originally posted by VAZoezd:
. thermal insulation
a two-millimeter flock is able to replace polystyrene with a thickness of 10 mm,
Vovan_k 23-05-2012 13:23
How much is opium for the people? Announce the price for example per square decimeter ...
big Mac 23-05-2012 16:07
And preferably a photo of products
KsBB 23-05-2012 16:15
Does it dissolve in alcohol?
afmihnik 23-05-2012 16:57
apnu kamradova topic.
dim99 23-05-2012 17:12
need sample applied
Brother Evgen 23-05-2012 18:39
how is it applied?
Where can I find samples and prices?
dim99 23-05-2012 18:51
where are you geographically
VAZoezd 23-05-2012 18:55
Sample price tags. Taken in the Novosibirsk office.
I HAVE LOWER PRICE LISTS, negotiated individually.
Vehicle interior
1 Door trim from 1500 rubles.
PCS.
2 Racks from 300 rubles.
PCS.
3 Front panel from 5000 rubles.
PCS.
4 Ceiling from 2000 rub.*
m2
5 Recovery of burns from 300 rubles
PCS
6 removal of the old flock, fabric from 50 rubles.
PCS.
7 preparation, recovery from 1600 rubles.
m2
Doors, panels, and other furniture items
1 Elements of furniture from 2000 rubles.
m2
2 door frame from 2500 rubles. m2
souvenirs
1 Pens, lighters from 50 rubles. PCS.
2 Folders, diaries, planings, etc. from 100 rub. PCS.
3 bottles of champagne. from 100 rub. PCS.
5 lodgments from 20 rubles.
dm*
6 Application of drawings, inscriptions on paper, textiles.
from 2000 rub. m2*
7
Other negotiable. PCS.
Personal computers and org. technology
1 PC case from 1000 rub. PCS.
2 Mouse from 300 rubles. PCS.
3 Keyboard from 500 rubles. PCS.
4 Other 2000 rub. m2
VAZoezd 23-05-2012 19:23quote:Originally posted by dim99:
I need to put a piece on the sample roughly 10*10cm black.
where are you geographically
Territorially KSM Matveevka. I work in Dzerzhinsky.
Do you want a sample to check, feel it, so to speak? Or guess somewhere?
The question is, I will have black only after the weekend. Today I can make a beautiful blue. If it doesn't fit, you'll have to wait a bit.
In general, I will make samples of the flocked surface, and distribute them to those who are interested. Well, I have a catalog of species and flock lengths, but, unfortunately, in one copy (
dim99 24-05-2012 05:19
let blue
BBC 24-05-2012 06:11
7-ka bmw
Ceiling and side racks, with my dismantling and preparation. Color - light grey.
What price tag will come out?
Vovan_k 24-05-2012 09:12
The technology for applying flock is quite simple - an adhesive base is applied to the surface under the flock, an electromagnetic field is created under the surface, particles of flock from a special sprayer are “sticked” into the adhesive base under the influence of an electromagnetic field. Something like with painting - the technology is simple, but not everyone can do it ....
Flock is a finely cut synthetic thread. Under the action of some solvents - acetone, etc. - "melts". I studied the topic a couple of years ago, but decided that it was not for me ...
Question to the author of the branch - is it very different from factory parts on a car? In terms of thickness and length of the villi…
VAZoezd 24-05-2012 18:43quote:Originally posted by Vovan_k:
from the factory parts on the car, is it very different? In terms of thickness and length of the villi…
I suspect that there are no uniform "factory" standards for the length and thickness of the villi, from different manufacturers and countries. VAZoezd 24-05-2012 18:48quote:Originally posted by dim99:
let blue
By Monday, I'll make samples and distribute them.
quote:Originally posted by BBC:
7-ka bmw
Ceiling and side racks, with my dismantling and preparation. Color - light grey.
What price tag will come out?
Do you have glue for applying flock to fabric? There, the inner lining of the hatch is made of fabric, stretched over the frame.
Do you stock up on flock at flockservice?))
I'll take only materials. I think it will be useful to develop customers and reviews)
There is no glue for the fabric, but it is acquired.
Yes, I'm dabbling in it myself.
VAZoezd 26-05-2012 14:07
Coating samples will be ready tomorrow morning.
Those interested can write to me and get a flocked sample.
We are also looking for orders for flocking. As I wrote above, in order to attract customers and positive feedback about my work, the price is still nowhere lower, only consumables and materials are paid. Not a ruble for work.
A million uses!
last_pioneer 27-05-2012 08:30 quote: Those who are interested can write to me and get a flocked sample.
Yesterday, while moving from the cave to the HPP and back, we discussed with BIGALEXT the possibility of flocking the MP-61, or just the trunk, in pink...
First, for fun, then ... and why not ... a kind of example of a glamorous pneuma ... I would still decorate with rhinestones ...))) VAZoezd 27-05-2012 08:34
It will be glamorous)))
Think write, I will do it in at its best. I can give you a sample of coverage.
Feel, maybe you want to block something else.
VAZoezd 27-05-2012 08:35
Flocked samples are ready and ready to be given to those who wish.
Xpomou 27-05-2012 18:50
An interesting topic!
don't lose!!!
VAZoezd 28-05-2012 04:56
Thanks for the AP!
GrayT 29-05-2012 13:48
Interesting topic.
Somehow the guys from the Tomsk region gave such a lighter, so interesting to the touch
By the way, is it possible to draw a picture of some kind by this method? Should the colors be different?
VAZoezd 29-05-2012 18:53
A lot is possible. See what picture. How many flowers? I'm not an artist myself, so an option is possible, throw me a sketch, because a stencil is required.
P.S. flocked my phone (a simple nokia), so I don’t want to let it out of my hands.))
GrayT 30-05-2012 06:04
Can you write soap here, in a personal? I'll throw off the logo, see if it's possible or not. If yes, then I will send information to the authorities about such a souvenir.
Well, for myself I put a tick, for all sorts of unusual gifts, a very interesting contraption.
VAZoezd 30-05-2012 19:01
Wrote you a PM.
VAZoezd 01-06-2012 14:13
Gentlemen, what kind of calm?
Ask questions, APite the topic, offer a job)))
VAZoezd 08-06-2012 13:35
BBC 08-06-2012 14:38
As soon as I collect the body, I will immediately take up the salon. I will turn
VAZoezd 08-06-2012 17:42
Get in touch of course! What car?
pule catcher 08-06-2012 18:31
Tell me, please, how does it sit on the skin of the car interior?
VAZoezd 08-06-2012 18:48
With proper preparation, going to bed is great.
P.S. refer to "you".
pule catcher 08-06-2012 19:42
Sorry, I don't know you, so I can't use "you".
Not in my rules.
Thank you for your reply, I'll think about it and get back to you.
VAZoezd 08-06-2012 20:05
Serg 70 13-06-2012 10:33
And if the weapon case is covered from the inside? And then I have it primitively plastic! Maybe?
Sincerely!
VAZoezd 13-06-2012 11:57
Of course available! Many cases for various things are flocked inside.
You just need to look at what kind of plastic the case is made of, it’s just that some types of plastic need a little more complicated preparation. Well, think so, ask))
In order for me to sort you out at a price, you would send me a photo to see the shape and size.
Serg 70 13-06-2012 13:00
I'll try to take a photo today. Case - from under Zoli's combi.
VAZoezd 13-06-2012 13:12
So I'll look at the photo, otherwise Zoli's combi is nothing to me)))
klest 13-06-2012 13:34quote: and then combi Zoli is nothing to me)))
ps combined gun from Antonio Zoli - probably ?!.
VAZoezd 13-06-2012 15:18quote:Originally posted by klest:
Antonio Zoli
I also didn’t say anything))) Well, I’m not a hunter !!! VAZoezd 26-06-2012 12:55
I'll raise the topic!
nsk9 03-08-2012 12:18
Hello, what is the abrasion resistance of flock? I, as a delusion, think to flock the clip for the scabbard, because it did not "fringe" the edges of the pockets.
VAZoezd 03-08-2012 18:55
To start with the upcoming you!!!
What is the material of the sheath clip? In general, flock is quite resistant to abrasion.
nsk9 03-08-2012 22:15
Thank you!
The clip is metal, oxidized, in what way x.z, the clip was removed from the PM holster.
VAZoezd 04-08-2012 04:44
The flock will fall on the metal, but you need high-quality preparation and priming of the part.
The flocking process itself is the application to almost any surface of small, fleecy fibers of cotton, wool, flock, velvet, etc., using an electrostatic field. This is done using a specialized device - a flokator. The principle of operation is quite simple - the generator generates a small voltage, which in turn is applied to the electrode.
As a result, the charged flock flies out with a given force and is evenly distributed over the surface. In order for the pile to adhere firmly to the material and to form the necessary patterns, the surface is covered with glue. The most suitable manual floccators in terms of price, quality and ease of use Russian production. The choice must be made based on the power of the device. Another important point is that the power must be adjustable, then the flokator is suitable for processing small parts and large flat surfaces.
The second most important component for flocking technology is glue. It must be purchased depending on what surface you plan to use: plastic, glass, metal, as well as soft objects such as furniture upholstery, etc.
And finally, the flock itself, and here the Russian one will not work. It can be different:
- simple, different colors;
- luminous in ultraviolet;
- for nail design;
- furniture;
- polyester, water repellent.
Where is flocking used?
The scope for applying flock coating is unlimited. These include various small souvenirs (lighters, boxes, caskets, toys, etc.), doors (wooden and metal), clothes (inscriptions and drawings), refrigerators, Cell Phones and covers for them, laptops, tablets, system units for computers and many other things.
The main category of application (and the most profitable) is cars. You can flock all plastic parts of the interior, trim, panel. Not only is it incredibly beautiful, but also practical: noise and heat insulation increases. As a result, the car will be transformed beyond recognition.
But there is a small nuance here - it is necessary not only to imagine what flocking technology is, but also to understand cars (or find an assistant who understands cars). After all, the parts on which the flock will be applied must be dismantled, and later installed in place. It is not recommended to apply the material to parts that have any defect: chips, scratches, cracks. All this needs to be leveled out, eliminated. In the future, the flock will simply preserve the part and it will not crack either under mechanical or thermal stress.
How to start a flocking business
To equip a workshop for a business, a separate room will be required. Such production uses special fibers (viscose, polyamide, acrylic, polyester) and a special adhesive for flocking, so good ventilation and a certain level moisture, as when drying, the pile lies incorrectly. For these purposes, a warehouse, garage, etc. may well be suitable.
Necessary equipment depends on the initially selected direction of flocking. As a rule, it includes the following tools:
- electroflokator (apparatus for applying flock)
- air compressor
- infrared drying
- 3D flocking camera
- silk screen machine
- spray guns, sets of painting tools.
This equipment can be used for various types of flocking: in a small workshop, and in large-scale production, and for walls, and for a car.
Expenses
The main expenses will have to be incurred at the very beginning. When the business starts to develop, regular purchases of new technical devices will not be required, since all flocking equipment lasts a very long time.
Initial spending:
- electroflokator (apparatus costing about 14,000 rubles). You can choose, for example, on the sites: flokservis.ru, swissflock.ru or on Aliexpress.
- air compressor (7,000 - 16,000 rubles);
- infrared drying (7,000 - 55,000 rubles);
- cameras for 3D flocking (8,500 rubles);
- silk-screen machine (7,000 - 16,000 rubles);
- spray guns, sets of painting tools, squeegees (about 5,000 rubles).
In addition, flocking requires consumables. If the business goes well, then they will have to be purchased regularly. Estimated price is:
- flocking glue - 700 rubles / kilogram;
- flock - from 1200 rubles / kilogram.
At the same time, it should be taken into account that at least 8 - 10 items should be present in the assortment of pile colors. If the business is aimed at decorative design, for example, nails, then even more so. And to process the car, you only need a few basic shades.
In general, to start work on materials, you need to spend about 10,000 rubles. Further costs will depend on the specifics of the work. Thus, the flocking of surfaces of a large area will take much more material than the decoration of nails, boxes or car dashboards.
If flocking is a completely new activity for you that you will do with your own hands, then a certain part of the material will have to be spent on trial work in order to understand what it is, acquire stable skills and catch all the subtleties of the technology. In the future, the amount of purchases will be determined depending on the volume of work.
Profitability of the flocking business
For any business to be successful, it must be profitable. In this regard, flocking is a fairly profitable type of business.
Material consumption when flocking surfaces per 1 sq.m. approximately is:
- flock - 180 g;
- flocking glue - 200 g.
Thus, the cost of materials for one square meter is about 350 rubles. Added to this amount are the costs of:
- the salary of the designer and the master (if you do not do the work exclusively with your own hands);
- rental of premises and car;
- equipment depreciation;
- marketing and advertising.
These costs, even industrial scale will be insignificant, and if designer items are flocked with their own hands, then they are estimated at several times their cost. This is due to the fact that such production involves the calculation of the price per 1 square centimeter, and not per square meter. Its cost depends on various factors: time of year, region, originality, artistic value and demand, so it can be up to 20 rubles per 1 sq.cm. Quite highly valued and work without a designer. For example, flocking a car costs about 17,000 rubles.
The main advantage in this case is the lack of widespread use of this technology in our country. This will allow you to determine pricing policy and manage your profits. Therefore, with a competent approach, a flocking business can become very profitable.
Approximate prices for services
Flocking car interior |
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| Name | Price from RUB* | unit |
| windshield pillar standard | from 750 | PCS |
| windshield pillar large (double, long, etc.) | from 1000 | PCS |
| stand middle standard | from 750 | PCS |
| stand medium large (double, long, etc.) | from 1000 | PCS |
| rear stand standard (sedan) | from 1000 | PCS |
| large rear rack (station wagon, jeep, etc.) | from size | PCS |
| door card (car with 4 doors) | from 2500 | PCS |
| door card (car with 2 doors) | from 3000 | PCS |
| panel | from 6000 | PCS |
| ceiling | from 5000 | m2 |
| other elements | from 2500 | m2 |
| additionally | ||
| removal of old flock, fabric | from 100 | PCS |
| preparation, surface restoration | from 2000 | m2 |
Prospects for development in the flock business
Flocking is the type of business where there are practically no limits. Having learned how to make simple coatings, you can start decorating a car.
flock coating
Now in vogue is the repair of walls with the application of flock. The material well hides all wall imperfections, is pleasant to the touch, is not subject to fading, moisture, mechanical stress, etc. Did it work out? Excellent. The next stage is the development of 3D pictures. This is already aerobatics, you will need additional equipment, but it's worth it.
Home/Flocking technologies/ Bottle flocking
Bottles (exclusive alcoholic products)
Flock.
For flocking bottles, polyamide flock of various lengths is used: 0.5 mm, 0.75 mm, 1 mm.
Flock can be reused for 2-4 cycles. Excess flock is collected from the working table and poured into the bunker of the flokator. The color scheme can be different at the request of the Customer (see photo).
Flocking
standard color breakdown).
Flock of different colors can be mixed (gray with black, black with dark blue, etc.). The shades obtained by mixing flock differ from the shades obtained by mixing paint. The compatibility of individual colors and mixing ratios are established experimentally. It is not recommended to mix more than 3 flock colors. Flock of different colors may have slightly different volatility, which may affect the quality of the color of the flock coating.
Flock must be stored in a dark room in a tightly closed container. Filling with water, freezing (temperature drop below 00C), strong heating and fading lead to irreversible changes, i.e. to damage the flock. The optimal storage conditions for flock are tightly closed containers (a tied plastic bag placed in a cardboard box).
Approximate flock consumption is 150 - 200 gr/m. For beginner flockers, a little more is possible. The approximate area of an average bottle is approximately 0.1 m2. Accordingly, you need to lay at least 15 - 20 gr.
Gluing and flocking.
The flocking of bottles is usually a large-scale production and therefore, in order to achieve quality, it is necessary to carefully observe technological process and work only with special adhesives for flocking. We recommend adhesives from the German company SNT or BEZEMA (Switzerland). An added property of flocking adhesive is electrical conductivity and normalized open time (the time during which, from the moment of application, a polymer film forms on the surface of the adhesive). For bottle flocking, TUBICOLL 1510 or UMONIL1500 polyurethane resin based adhesives are recommended (see Preliminary Information). The adhesive is applied with a brush or by dipping. With circulation up to 1000 pcs. easier to apply with a brush. open time these types of glue is 20 min.
Products must be dried for at least a day at room temperature. With forced drying, the drying time can be reduced to 8 hours. It is recommended to use special racks for drying products. A certain difficulty is the label, or rather its gluing. When flocking a bottle with a label already attached, it is almost impossible to get clear contours around the label. We recommend applying glue to the entire bottle, then put a label on the same glue and flock. It is more convenient to work with an empty bottle - it is much lighter. But in practice, this is difficult to implement, since there are hygienic restrictions on the condition of the bottles before bottling.
Bottles are usually held by the neck. To do this, you need to make a special holder. The bottom of the bottle is usually not flocked. Gluing and flocking one product with a manual flocker will take an average of 2-3 minutes.
flock coating
Flocking (pile) provides the effect of velvet, suede or carpet. It can be applied to almost any materials: leather, concrete, plastic, metal, glass, wood, fabric, film materials, etc.
Flocking perfectly gives a more modern design to the interior of the apartment, furniture, car interior, shoes, clothes, various cases and boxes. Flock coatings can be applied to various souvenirs and New Year's products, children's toys, jewelry boxes, women's handbags, display boards, display shelves, artificial flowers, toilet seats, picture and mirror frames, and much more.
Such a coating is well tolerated by temperatures up to 100 degrees, has properties that absorb noise, prevents condensation, and is quite durable.
Sale of flokators and consumables for flocking
Its range thickness ranges from 0.5 mm to 3 cm, depending on the type (for example, carpet or suede) of the flock.
Business plan: Flocking technology does not require you to spend a lot of money to start your own business. And the initial investment will pay off pretty quickly.
To work, you need to purchase specialized equipment - a flocking machine. There are a number of devices of various modifications designed for flocking various products manufactured by many enterprises.
Auto-Flock LLC (St. Petersburg) offers several types of floccators. You can purchase a mini-flokator AF-1R at a price of 12 thousand rubles (prices are oriented to 20007) designed for flocking products of a simple shape of small sizes (emblems), or a universal manual device for flocking AF-ZR at a price of 18 thousand rubles, made in three modifications, differing in design and some functionality (they have a control unit, a device for measuring the quality of the flock). The device AF-ZR is designed for flocking any parts (flat and embossed) of small sizes. The apparatus contains an electric field source and a hand tool connected to it by a cable, two replaceable flock hoppers. The AF-100 floccator is portable, easy to transport, can be installed on a table, on the floor, etc.
EPF-1, 2 electropneumoflokators are designed for flocking parts with a complex surface, especially with deep internal cavities, as well as for flocking walls, ceilings, etc. The EPF contains a flock dosing bin, a flock pneumatic supply system to the working tool, a high voltage source, and a control panel. The device is quite suitable for flocking the car interior. The cost of EPF-1 is 36 thousand rubles, EPF-2 is 62 thousand rubles.
All devices operate from a 220 V network, have a maximum flocking voltage of 100 V, a maximum operating current of 100 μA, power consumption for AF-ZR - 10 W, for others - 0.5 kW.
In addition to devices, the company produces automatic flocking units UV-0.6, UV-1.2, UV-1.8 (large) costing 92, 136 and 180 thousand rubles, respectively. They are intended for automatic flocking of flat and slightly embossed parts (finely embossed, little embossed). The maximum width of the products flocked on the installations is 0.6 m, 1.2 m and 1.8 m, respectively. The productivity of the installations is 1 p. m / min. The power consumption is 0.8 kW, 1.2 kW and 1.6 kW, respectively.
According to your order, the company can manufacture special equipment for flocking various products: lodgements for packaging, bottles, car upholstery parts, special installations for flocking ritual tapes, etc.
LLC "Kontur-Flock" offers similar flocking equipment: manual flocker FR-01, designed for small-scale production, textile products, interior decoration; industrial flock machine FJ 600 (400), designed for flocking the surfaces of various parts, sheet and roll materials; various measuring apparatus used in flocking, as well as imported equipment.
LLC Kirov-Stroyindustriya offers a flocking machine for 16,900 rubles (prices for 2007), as well as a technology for assembling a flocking machine for 550 rubles on an advance payment, for 700 rubles - when documents are sent by cash on delivery. The device is assembled from available domestic parts, assembly is carried out at home. The manufacture of one device costs about 1500 rubles (excluding the cost of the assembly scheme and technology). The technology of flocking is very simple.
The surface of the product with a brush or roller through a stencil is smeared with glue, which must match the material being lubricated, for example, acrylic for fabrics, and PVA for wood materials. Approximately 150 g of glue is consumed per square meter, flock is consumed 100 grams per square meter. m. Next, flocking is done with the appropriate equipment, while the flock villi fly up to the product with the help of an electric field and stick to the surface, which can be both embossed and flat. At the end, everything is dried properly, it can be dried in an oven, determining the temperature depending on the type of glue.
Consumables here are flock and glue. The adhesive is selected depending on the material to be flocked and on the requirements for the coating (water resistance, mechanical strength, etc.). PVA glue, carbide resins, various paints are used for flocking wood materials, polyurethane, epoxy adhesives are used for flocking plastics, acrylic glue is used for flocking fabrics. Adhesives of domestic and German production of various types (polyurethane, water-based, epoxy) at a price of 200-800 rubles / kg can be purchased from the equipment supplier at Auto-Flock LLC.
Flock is a chopped and chemically processed nylon fiber. The length of the villi is 0.5-2 mm. The color scale of a flock is very wide (more than 36 flowers). In order to obtain different shades, you can mix multi-colored flock. It is produced in Russia (St. Petersburg) and abroad (Germany, Switzerland, Italy, USA, etc.). Depending on the products that need to be flocked, the type of apparatus, flock and adhesive composition is selected.
Flock consumption - 120-150 g / sq.m. The cost of flocking 1 sq. cm averages 1.5 kopecks. Usually, flocking the rear shelf of a car costs about 700 rubles.
Recommendations. You can offer your services to your regional enterprises, or you can make your own products by buying in bulk, for example, fabric products, modify them with a flock coating and sell them in bulk with a difference in price.
If you have enough finances to purchase the device, there is an option with its self-assembly, the technology of which can be bought from the developers. Advertise your service in local media.
Initial costs: 5-15 thousand rubles.
Monthly income: up to 500% of the cost.
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Flocking at home.
Many want to do flocking, produce flocking at home. Here I brought one informative list to help, I think it will help you estimate the number of necessary Money and materials.
This list displays the number of required items and materials that are needed to get started " flocking business". The list is based on my own previous experience and purely my personal opinion on the matter.
The list does not include the costs of registration (as an individual entrepreneur), preparation of the premises (insulation, additional lighting and heating), advertising, etc. The list contains only tools and materials. With such a set of tools and materials, you can try in your room (even on the balcony - it happens) flocking“taste” and subsequently decide (4-6 months after the start, you can already think further) whether it is worth doing this in the future and subsequently buying the necessary things and consumables.
Name …. Price for 1 unit in rubles ….. Quantity …. Sum …. My explanation
floccator 15 000….. 1….. 15 000
For example, the flokator FR-01 (Lipetsk production) is taken. In my opinion, this is the best value for money. floccator
flock 1 200….. 4…… 4 800
Flock polyamide Swiss in 1 mm. For starters, 4 kg of flock of different colors is enough. I would advise you to choose from: blue, black, gray, red.
Do-it-yourself flocking / How to start a flocking business?
Consumption - 1 kg. for 6 sq.m. Flock
flocking adhesive 1040 …..2….. 2080
For example, the glue "Unonil 1500" is taken. To get started, 2 liters is enough. High quality German glue. Consumption - 1 l. for 5 sq.m.
hair dryer (household) 400…. 1….. 400
An ordinary hair dryer, but it can still blow a flock from flocked parts. A very useful thing and is not expensive, you can replace the compressor. It is desirable that the hair dryer has the ability to turn off the heating element - so that unheated air blows.
brushes 20….. 5….. 100
Take brushes "for water emulsion" - they are best suited for flocking (the pile falls less, it is easier to make an even adhesive layer), although they cost a little more, but if desired, they can be washed from glue residue in acetone. The most common width is 5 cm. For flocking ceilings or entire door cards - 8 - 10 cm
epoxy adhesive 180…. .1….. 180
Not prevent
putty on fiber 150…. one…. 150
Not prevent
tape 30…. 2….. 60
Take just stationery tape, which is brown (the color is better seen on the details). You can also buy a special car, but stationery is the most versatile (suitable for a variety of situations)
gasoline 20 for 1 liter…… 1….. 20
Sometimes it can be used as a replacement for white spirit, gasoline is cheaper.
acetone 60 for 0.6 l…… 1….. 60
It is needed mainly for washing hands and brushes from dried glue.
White spirit 40 for 0.6 l .... 1 ……40
It is a weak solvent. Compared to acetone, white spirit is not as corrosive for coatings - it can even be wiped over the flocked surface after the flocked surface has completely dried.
car primer in cans 190 for 0.8 kg….. 2…. 380
It is mainly used for the impregnation of wood and fabric elements before flocking. You can also take PF (it is cheaper), but av. Primer dries much faster
skin with different grain sizes 3 x 0.5 m…… 200
You can take grain at 80, 120, 140. You don’t need so much skins. Plastic, unlike iron, does not destroy the grain of the skin so quickly. A piece of 10 by 10 cm may be enough to sand the entire torpedo.
OTHER — — 3000
I did not include such simple tools as scissors, screwdrivers, knives (I think everyone has such things). Approximately so much money is needed to arrange a little workshop. to design a flocking table and make a rack (buy galvanized sheet, plywood, cellophane).
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As you can see from the list, the biggest costs go to floccator + flock + flocking adhesive= about 22,000 rubles. Everything else totals as much as 4,500 rubles. TOTAL: about 26,000 rubles to organize YOUR small business. If flocking the interior of a car costs about 15,000 rubles, then the “clean” flocker will get 8,000 - 10,000 rubles from this.
Believe me, you won’t be able to save on a flokator. Making high-quality coatings with a low-quality device is like hand-painting rolls of wallpaper in a paper mill. If desired, a high-quality device can be sold, flokators are in demand in the secondary market.
I advise you to stop believing in miracles. Only in fairy tales, "Vanya" without doing anything, drive around on the stoves and everything they have "chiki - bunches" in just half a day. "Working" flokator schemes on the Internet - there are none, there are schemes with errors. Errors in the schemes are laid initially and intentionally (those who are smart will understand why, I give a "tip" - floccator subject to state manufacturing certification). If you have any doubts about this, you can write me a question on my email. mail - we will discuss with you.
You can first train (to develop the skill of flocking) on wood (any clean, sanded surface will do, for example, plywood) or on empty glass bottles. For training on wood, nitro varnish is suitable (so as not to waste expensive glue!). Nitrolak costs 140 rubles. for 1 kg. jar, but for glass and plastic it will not work.
If you wake up to work, then well-deserved "results" await you, and for lazybones - shame and disgrace.
Good luck to everyone, thank you for your attention ...
The most popular questions from beginner flockers + my answers
flocking - business plan
Suppose a person has never flocked, but immediately wants to buy a flocking machine. I warn you right away, IF YOU DONT KNOW WHAT A MANUAL FLOCTOR IS, NEVER WORKED WITH IT, DO NOT POOK INTO INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT. Nothing worthwhile will come of a person who suddenly bought a Formula 1 car, but never drove a car. In the first turn, he will be killed on x..r. Nothing worthwhile will also work for a person who has never flocked and has not seen this process. He simply does not understand what industrial equipment is for and how it works with flock; And not because he's dumb, but because THIS IS ALWAYS HAPPENING. He, not knowing the nuances of the work, will ruin the equipment or, worse, get injured.
No matter what questions a person asks, it's all in vain. And therefore the further narration is only for people with experience in flocking. The rest - buy manual flokators, read previous articles, study, then welcome back.
A special request to industrialists who have some kind of equipment for printing, silk-screen printing, any conveyors, production lines, mass production etc., go the same way as the rest, without embarrassment, and without imagining that having experience or money will save you in this situation. YOU WILL NOT GET ANYTHING. Experience is of course important, but experience should be in flocking, and now everyone has a lot of money, they don’t know what to do with it. (Won already 1-room Khrushchev costs as much as a house of 200 square meters in Germany, 40 km from Berlin.)
A BRIEF EXCURSION TO HISTORY.
In 1978 Maag (Germany) and Aigle (Italy) were at the peak of competition in Europe for the collection of flocking equipment. It is this year that Maag makes a "knight's move" with the introduction of its ERO-FLOCK 70kV manual flocculator. Initially, the manual flocker was not intended directly for manual flocking in today's sense, but was an auxiliary device for industrial floccators. In exactly the same way, for example, a 60 * 40 cm rotary heat press is now supplied with a two-meter calender heat press for conducting experiments with various kinds of materials. And, for example, when buying a mill, it is recommended to purchase a laboratory mini-mill for experiments with grain crops of different classes and varieties.
Initially, the manual floccator was made for work in order to optimize the work with industrial floccators. But later it turned out that there is a demand for manual floccators too. This didn't scare Maag at all, they just made two extra bunkers for their flokator and started selling it as a separate unit. It was very expensive, although when buying an automatic flocking line ERO-FLOCK sometimes it was a gift. The bunkers were so well made that almost every major flokator manufacturer either bought bunkers from Maag or made their own very similar to the original. What happened next, I will tell you some other time. For now, just remember that a manual flocker is a must for getting familiar with industrial flocking and getting to know the processes and nuances of work. Even in 1978, this was understood.
I am very glad that I came to Italy being familiar with the equipment, in contrast to my visits to Polish and Hungarian small businesses. Of all the equipment that I saw, the only thing in common that immediately caught my eye was the German Electrostat from Maag. It was he who stood everywhere (in Italy, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, of course in Germany. But in Italy he stood under the Aigle brand). I will immediately answer the question that simply begs: Which equipment is better - Maag or Aigle? Good question, dear readers. But the answer will be simple. Everything related to pneumatics is better with Italians. Everything that concerns mechanics is more thoughtful and better by the Germans. Yes, and they produce different machines according to their functions. More on features later.
The Italians had everything in plain sight, they are not embarrassed by anyone, they show the equipment to everyone - they just don’t turn it on. Included just only in Poland and Germany; and then in Poland we just got under the order. And in Germany, we didn’t understand each other, since I don’t know German, and they decided to launch a multi-color flocking carousel anyway, so that I would probably understand something in German.
And yet, I managed to consider everything and even photograph the knots I needed only in Italy. A person who is going to produce equipment himself naturally really wants to use other people's developments. We still bought Electrostat in Germany. And I honestly said that I want to disassemble it and assemble the same one. But they didn't understand because I said it in English. I really did not want to invent the control panel myself, and least of all I wanted to experiment with pneumatics, since very precise dimensions are needed there, and dimensions depend on many parameters, which in turn depend on the product. The Italians are very friendly with pneumatics, everything is done so competently that there is nothing to improve and comment on. Thank you very much for the warm welcome.
Industrial equipment for flocking is elementary. I say with all responsibility that I can personally assemble any robot that will take the part, flock it, dry it, clean it and pack it (you can even make one that will spit on the packaging and rub it with your elbow to make it shine). Robots in general (in ready-made) is sold so much that at least a dime a dozen. Call FESTO in Moscow, come there or go to the site. They have hundreds of ready-made robots for various activities for sale, which are already tested, programmed and configured. It remains only to insert the flokator (large or small, brush or pneumatic). There is nothing complicated, they work like clockwork. And when you explain all this to a person from the street, he does not believe. But it's true, I subscribe to every word. There are already millions of these robots in all enterprises, there are plenty of them, you just need to find a use for them. In Europe, they have long understood that it is not profitable to pay a worker, it is profitable to install a robot. They have been installed for several decades, they do everything, they are reliable, they are SMART. It's just a matter of price. Are you ready, dear Russian industrialist, to pay for this robot?
Let's get it right. Industrial flokators (their high-voltage part) are a special thing, requiring the concentration of the client's attention, requiring trained personnel. If, for example, with a manual flocker you can put some untrained person and tell him what should be flocked, in what quantity and how much he will receive for it, then such a number will not work with industrial equipment. It will take some time to train the worker.
With manual flokators, the question of personnel in general, in my memory, has never been raised. A person came from the street, they showed him what needed to be done, demonstrated the process, and he completed the task. Several of our clients in Moscow work in this simple way. I don't know how things are in the regions, but the growth of the flocking firms we know is to increase the number of manual floccators and the number of workers. The most illustrative example in this case would be the work of the Deaf Society in Moscow, which has 20-25 floccators in production and produces bottles for shampoos, gels, or some other liquid products. Actually, this approach is smart. The largest manufacturer of plaster figures from Nizhny Novgorod has about 50 floccators in its production and does not worry at all about purchasing any industrial line. Although, in my opinion, 50 floccators in production is already too much. With such extensive growth, it makes more sense to switch to flocking equipment that can be operated by 2-3 people.
The high-voltage part is the topic of a separate article. I note that this knot was initially studied by us with special care. There were huge experiments, which not every company can afford. A huge number of people participated in the analysis process, it was spent great amount money and time. You will soon learn about the results for free on this site.
To clarify the further narrative, I will write briefly what the flocking line consists of. So:
- Gluing.(Not just "gluing", but GLUING SPECIAL GLUE FOR FLOCKING). Accordingly, it may not work with other adhesives. But there are more than a dozen adhesives for flocking. Therefore, the glue applicator is selected for the product that needs to be flocked. Do you understand? Everything gets more complicated. Glue machines are not cheap; your transition from one type of product to another can cost you a lot. To clearly define, you need to work with some kind of glue, you need to try out different products that you will have to flock in the future, compare the results. NOTHING WILL WORK WITHOUT A MANUAL FLOCATOR.
- Flocking. Flocking can be: manual, pneumatic, brush, in the chamber, from bottom to top, from top to bottom, etc. Do not forget about the consistency of the actions of the device for gluing with the actions of the device for flocking. When changing the equipment of one stage, the equipment of the second stage will be upgraded, or both will be replaced. If anyone is already sad, please move from this article to more optimistic ones. In general, a person far from flocking does not need to read further - this person should first read the early articles on flocking on this site. In a year or two, you can return and read this text again.
However, there is comforting news: if there is no automatic glue application, then there is only one drawback - the speed of work drops to a manual version. Thus, two or three people with manual flockers will easily have time to flock the product while the glue is being applied. Your competitor, who has a few cheap workers, will easily overtake you and surpass you in quality with manual floccators. Scary? This is just the beginning. - Drying and cleaning. Moreover, drying and cleaning of the flocked product are interconnected. Either it is drying, then cleaning, or vice versa: cleaning, and then drying. It all depends on the task facing the client. Also, drying and cleaning depend on the product and are collected under the product. Drying and cleaning should be linked to the gluing and flocking equipment. The replacement of the first two will lead to the replacement or modernization of the subsequent circuits of the line.
- Delivery and removal of the product. This is already redundant. It, of course, eliminates working hands, but it is not cheap. But it is the simplest to implement, since there are already so many ready-made robots that you can assemble an “iron man” in your garage, it remains only to come up with a thermonuclear reactor and the Terminator is ready. There is one component to consider here - operating costs. It is not enough to buy a robot, you need to install it, connect it and, sometimes, repair it. If you do not have a specialist in the state, then you should carefully calculate everything.
- Packing and unpacking the product, transporting it along the line, collecting the fallen flock and automatic feed flock to the bunker - additional options, useful, but not cheap. In order not to be distracted from the main thing, we will deprive these options of attention for now.
It is necessary to distinguish between flocking methods in industrial equipment.
When choosing industrial equipment, it is simply necessary to imagine how the flocking process will take place. A lot depends on your choice: productivity, payback, cleanliness of the room, staff training costs, equipment maintenance and repair costs, and much more. The person who evaluates the whole process more thoroughly will outperform the person who bought the first sample that came across without delving into the production process. Accordingly, the first will be more competitive.
Here is a short example of our communication with a client. A very typical case. A person is interested in flocking a car panel. He wants a machine that would do everything himself. Do you understand? He wants to press a button, and the machine must block everything. He has never flocked, and already wants to buy a machine gun. The first question I ask such a client is how will the adhesive be applied? After all, you need to understand that flocking is gluing, and then flocking. Then you have to explain to the person that gluing can be different. Different glue application machines cost differently and are used differently. Gluing machines are not our speciality. Our profile is flocking. We can give recommendations, advise companies, even buy the right automatic glue applicator for the client. But we do not plan to produce automatic machines for applying glue in the near future. There are very expensive American nozzle devices, there are Chinese ones, there are good Italian and German machines. It all depends on financial situation client and his quality requirements. Auto panel gluer is almost an automatic painting station. You can imagine how much it will cost. Therefore, it will no longer be possible for a simple car tuning salon to flock serially car panels - there will not be enough money. Here you can flock bottles or flower pots. There is no need for high-quality glue, and glue can be applied elementarily - dipped in a bucket of glue and that's it. The dashboard of a car is a different matter. We need quality here. Here is an example of different tasks. Such communication with clients happens very often, it was just necessary to write this paragraph in order to direct the thoughts of the future flocker in a productive direction.
Often the customer will suggest to lower the applicator and go directly to flocking. But after all, the flocking machine will outpace the application of glue manually. Do you understand? Why, then, a flocking machine, if the speed of work will be slowed down by gluing anyway? With a manual flocker, you can then flock quite successfully. Not satisfied with the speed - take two flokators and apply a flock with both hands. That's what I did, nothing out of the ordinary.
What happens in the bunker of an industrial flocculator?
There are simply chambers in which there is no electronic component, and they serve as nothing more than a flock loss limiter. There are chambers that are used to charge the flock, and the product does not fit into such chambers. On the contrary, the product remains outside such a hopper (chamber), and the flock, by means of limitation, often a mesh or a window, gets in the right amount onto the adhesive layer. There are also chambers that have an electronic component, and the product is flocked inside such a chamber. There are nozzles in which the flock is rubbed through the mesh; some nozzles flock from bottom to top. There are various chambers with pneumatic and vibratory flock movement, as well as combined chambers with combined methods of flock movement in the right direction. There are so-called "pure flocking" plants in which flocking speed is sacrificed for quality and purity. Each of these methods has its purpose and application. In each case, you should choose the most suitable option, consistent with your capabilities and needs.
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 it is necessary to carry out, what materials to prepare and what is the technology?
The room where you will work with the elements car showroom 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- - 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, frilly fluorescent colors.
Surface treatment in a special way is a mandatory measure before applying the flock coating:
- Remove the slightest sign of dirt and dust.
- Plastic parts can be simply treated with alcohol to eliminate oily sheen.
- The elimination of any defects on the surface is also a mandatory step.
- The primer for plastic parts is used when working with polypropylene elements.
- Ground the part, not just the desktop;
- 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:
- 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.
- Hold the tool with a bare hand by the metal handle to create a ground.
- The distance from the nozzle to the surface to be treated is 13 cm, the tool is located perpendicularly.
- Determine the power depending on the size of the fiber. The smaller the flock fiber, the lower the power.
- 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.
- Dry the resulting velvety surface for a day at temperature regime+20 degrees Celsius.
- 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.
(2
ratings, average: 5,00
out of 5)