Plastic Films: Technology and Packaging ApplicationsThis 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 |
Contents
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2 PROCESSES FOR MAKING PLASTIC FILMS | 31 |
3 PROCESSES FOR MODIFYING PLASTIC FILMS | 75 |
4 PACKAGE FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS | 131 |
5 PACKAGING MACHINERY | 147 |
6 PACKAGING APPLICATIONS FOR PLASTIC FILMS | 179 |
Other editions - View all
Plastic Films: echnology and Packaging Applications Wilmer A. Jenkins,Kenton R. Osborn Limited preview - 1992 |
Plastic Films: Technology and Packaging Applications Wilmer A. Jenkins,Kenton R. Osborn No preview available - 2019 |
Common terms and phrases
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