Plastic Films Technology and Packaging Applications

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.

Polymers: Introduction Molecular Structure The Rheology of Polymer Melts Crystallinity in Polymers Chemical Structure Polymerization Processes Summary Processes for Making Plastic Films: Introduction Extrusion Sequence Melt Film Formation Cast Film Process Blown Film Process Cast and Blown Film Comparison Cast and Blown Films-Typical Systems Film Orientation Flat Film Orientation Process Tubular Orientation Process Flat and Tubular Orientation Comparison Flat and Tubular Oriented Films-Typical Systems Economics Processes for Modifying Plastic Films: Introduction Surface Adhesion Film Treatment for Adhesion Printing Film Coating Extrusion Coating Film Lamination Metallization Film Slitting Economics Coextrusion Package Functions and Requirements: Introduction Package Functions Package Requirements Packaging Machinery: Introduction Dry Powders and Particles Liquid Products Individual Solid Products Packaging Loose Items in a Container Heat Sealing Equipment Summary Packaging Applications for Plastic Films: Introduction Food Packaging Conclusions Packaged Retail Products Other Than Food Health Care Packaging Trash Bags, Merchandise Bags and Grocery Sacks Heavy-Duty Bag Packaging Pallet Wrap and Stretch Wrap Future Trends and Possibilities: Introduction Government Action Sociological Trends That Impact Packaging Economic Trends Trends and Possibilities in Technology Summary Appendix: The Packaging Industry Properties of Plastic Films Market Prices for Plastic Resins and Films Glossary, Index

Jenkins\, Wilmer A.; Osborn\, Kenton R.