Plastic Films: echnology and Packaging Applications

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CRC Press, Sep 25, 1992 - Technology & Engineering - 272 pages
This is a complete illustrated guide and reference to today's plastic films for packaging. All significant aspects of plastic films for packaging are clearly and concisely presented: from materials, processes and machinery to applications and regulatory, social and economic considerations. More than 70 schematics illustrate materials, processes and package constructions. More than 30 tables provide important reference data in convenient form. The authors are leading authorities on plastic packaging films with first-hand experience in the R&D of many of today's widely used films. Published in cooperation with the Institute of Packaging Professionals.
 

Contents

POLYMERS
1
PROCESSES FOR MAKING PLASTIC FILMS
31
PROCESSES FOR MODIFYING PLASTIC FILMS
75
PACKAGE FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
131
PACKAGING MACHINERY
147
PACKAGING APPLICATIONS FOR PLASTIC FILMS
179
FUTURE TRENDS AND POSSIBILITIES
217
APPENDIX
229
Glossary
237
Index
251
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