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Electrostatic flocking equipment mainly works with cut textile fibers. When these fibers are electrically charged, under specific conditions and with the assistance of pneumatic force, tens of thousands of flock fibers are propelled vertically toward the surface of a substrate or printed object that has been coated with an adhesive. Through this process, electrostatic flocking equipment manufacturers are able to produce seamless flocked surfaces that combine functionality, reliability, and high quality. This production method is both economical and reliable.

Tens of thousands of precisely cut short fibers (flock) are charged on one side of the electrode and projected vertically onto objects (substrates) that have been pre-coated with flocking adhesive. Electrostatic flocking equipment is suitable not only for smooth surfaces—such as textiles, printed materials, metals, or metal foils—but also for three-dimensional objects of various shapes.

The selection of flocking adhesive must be compatible with the surface material of the substrate. By choosing different flock lengths (0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, 2.0 mm, or longer) and different fiber fineness levels (0.9 dtex, 1.7 dtex, 3.3 dtex, 6.6 dtex, or above), a variety of surface effects can be achieved, ranging from soft and delicate to firm and rough textures.

Flock fibers can be made from natural cotton, man-made fibers, nylon, polyester, or acrylic. Among these materials, nylon flock is the most widely used due to its positive electrostatic properties.

The drying process firmly fixes the flock fibers within the adhesive layer, ensuring strong adhesion and long-term durability.

Depending on the processing technique, the flocking process—such as that performed by the F02 flocking machine—may be the final step in production for products such as printed fabrics, embossed materials, or hot foil stamped products. If the adhesive is applied only to selected areas, patterned flocking is achieved; if the adhesive is applied across the entire surface, full-surface flocking is produced.

With decades of accumulated experience, MAG Flocking Equipment Company provides the market with comprehensive flocking production concepts, complete production lines, and advanced equipment. Its product range is extensive, covering everything from manual devices for flocking small components to fully automated production lines designed for large-scale flocking of injection-molded and irregular-shaped parts. Few manufacturers worldwide offer such a wide product portfolio along with integrated services ranging from engineering consulting to the development of proprietary testing technologies.

Below is a brief introduction to several types of flocking equipment:

1. FM440 Automatic Flocking Equipment

• Supports single-color or multi-color flocking

• Innovative design integrating printing and flocking into one process

• Operators can complete multi-color printing and flocking simultaneously on an MHM fully automatic printing machine, ensuring speed and cost efficiency

• Automatic program settings for flocking parameters (including flocking time and flock thickness)

• Can be easily installed at any printing position

• Fully compatible with MHM 4000 series and S series printing machines

• Maximum electrostatic voltage: 100 kV

• Maximum flocking area: 44 cm × 58 cm

2. Manual Industrial Flocking Equipment

The HEK 100 model is one of the most popular industrial flocking machines and is widely used across various flocking applications. Standard equipment includes a power generator, grounding system, and three sizes of flocking units (80 cm × 80 cm, 180 cm × 180 cm, and 220 cm × 220 cm).

3. Mini Flocking Equipment

Mini flocking equipment is suitable for sample production and small-batch mass production. It can be powered by either mains electricity or batteries and is available with three flocking head sizes (6 cm, 8 cm, and 12 cm).