Flocked Cotton (flox)
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General Description
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.
Velocity Use
Flocked cotton and milled glass fiber are used interchangeably, typically where an epoxy-to-metal bond is required, such as in seat and seat-belt hardpoints.
Packaging Weights
Aircraft Spruce sells flox in 1 and 5 lbs bags.
Directions for Use
Mix with target epoxy to desired thickness, then apply to prepared surface.
Safety and Handling
Do not inhale.
