Plastic Films: Technology and Packaging Applications [Paperback]

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.1. Polymers 2. Processes for Making Plastic Films 3. Processes for Modifying Plastic Films 4. Package Functions and Requirements 5. Packaging Machinery 6. Packaging Applications for Plastic Films 7. Future Trends and PossibilitiesThis book presents a comprehensive description of plastic films and their use in packaging, and primarily focuses on technology and packaging applications current in North America. It helps the reader to find a heavy emphasis not only on what and how but also on why . All in all, the book offers an outstanding and comprehensive entry into the topic of plastic films. With its careful explanation of technical terms, the book could be recommended even to nonspecialists.
-W. Glenz, Kunststoffe, German Plastics Federation

Altogether it presents a very interesting text which provides great help for all those connected with the sector of films for packaging.
-Revista de Plasticos Modernos (leading plastics magazine of Spain)Wilmer A. Jenkins, Kenton R. OsbornUS