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ATRACCION ELECTROSTATICA [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrostatics
  • Textile Industries
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Industrial Techniques and Processes
CONT

Flocking: A method of cloth ornamentation in which adhesive is printed or coated on a fabric, and finely chopped fibers are applied all over by means of dusting, air-blasting, or electrostatic attraction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électrostatique
  • Industries du textile
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Techniques industrielles
CONT

Il est [...] possible d'opérer par attraction électrostatique. Les flocs sont alors chargés d'électricité statique [...] puis ils sont précipités sur le tissu chargé d'électricité de signe opposé. Ceci confère aux flocs une orientation préférentielle à la surface du tissu.

CONT

Flocage : Technique d'ornementation d'étoffe par laquelle un adhésif est appliqué sur l'étoffe entière. Des fibres courtes sont projetées sur le support par saupoudrage, par air forcé ou par attraction électrostatique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Electrostática
  • Industrias textiles
  • Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
  • Procesos y técnicas industriales
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