Electrostatic flocking method
US5108777A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 1990 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05D1/06
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An AC electrostatic flocking method having a variable frequency alternating electrostatic field that optimizes flocked product characteristics and/or processing efficiency. The optimized frequency can be determined on-line or from a chart or computerized database containing pre-determined optimized frequencies. The optimized frequency varies depending upon the precursors used and the processing conditions and parameters. Multiple in-line flocking modules having alternating variable frequency electrostatic fields operating at different frequencies may be utilized.
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