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Overview

A structural resin filler. The mixture of cotton fiber and epoxy is referred to as "flox". The mixture is used in structural joints and in areas where a very hard, durable buildup is required. Flox is mixed in much the same way as dry micro but only about two parts flock to one part epoxy is required. Mix in just enough flock to make the mixture stand up. If "wet flox" is called out, mix it so it will sag or run. Flox is often used to reinforce a sharp corner. Paint a light coat of pure epoxy inside the corner, trowel flox in to make a triangular support. The flox corner is done just before one glass surface is applied for a wet bond to one surface.
   
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Reviews

Exactly what I needed

Jerzy K Verified Purchase

Flocked Cotton Fiber 1 Lb.

September 14, 2024

Mixed with two part West System epoxy for a nice filling.

Bob M Verified Purchase

Flocked Cotton Fiber 1 Lb.

July 16, 2024

Kaden J Verified Purchase

Flocked Cotton Fiber 1 Lb.

June 20, 2024

As advertised

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Flocked Cotton Fiber 1 Lb.

June 15, 2024

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Flocked Cotton Fiber 1 Lb.

June 5, 2024

Lindsay A Verified Purchase

Flocked Cotton Fiber 1 Lb.

October 31, 2023

As advertised

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Flocked Cotton Fiber 1 Lb.

September 11, 2023

Mark J Verified Purchase

Flocked Cotton Fiber 5 Lb.

July 14, 2023

bought since 1993

Thomas L Verified Purchase

Flocked Cotton Fiber 1 Lb.

June 28, 2023

Awesome homogeneous cotton flocks!

Damjan Z Verified Purchase

Flocked Cotton Fiber 5 Lb.

March 14, 2023

Q&A

Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

Q: Is flocked cotton already mixed with the epoxy? or is it mixed with epoxy when you want to set it. thanks

This is a raw material. No epoxy or any other resin has been added to it. The end user will need to add it to a catalyzed resin system as a filler.

Q: are these fibers long like hairs and wound into a ball or are they little separate bits? Thanks

It is not like a strands of hair. It is ground cotton fibers, like a heavy powder.

Q: If I mix this with acrylic paint, will it dry hard and be brittle? Are there any issues with it being mixed with acrylic paint to thicken?

This is a filler used for epoxy laminating resins. There is no data to know how using this filler will affect any other material.

Q: I have a couple questions in regards to your cotton flock. 1. Is it in a powder form? 2. What is the size distribution? Is it below 20 microns? 3. Are there any additives to the cotton fibers or is it natural cotton? Thank you, Crystal Le

Yes, this is in powder form. | Fiber Length: Approx. 320 microns (typically 150-500 microns) | Fiber Width: 10-25 micron (1-3 Denier). | Per the tech data sheet, I are no additives to the cotton fibers.

Q: Does flocked cotton have a shelf life?

The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture.

Q: What epoxy should I use with this? It’s to fill the stabilizer fiberglass tips on a RV7.

There is not a specific epoxy to be used, many laminating epoxies can be used. A common epoxy system used is West Systems, but any of the epoxies we offer will work.

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