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Electrostatic flocking method

US5108777A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1990
Grant dateApr 28, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 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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