Author : John R. Wagner Jr.
Publisher : William Andrew
ISBN 13 : 0815520220
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (155 download)
Book Synopsis Multilayer Flexible Packaging by : John R. Wagner Jr.
Download or read book Multilayer Flexible Packaging written by John R. Wagner Jr. and published by William Andrew. This book was released on 2009-11-03 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and highly practical survey of the materials, hardware, processes and applications of flexible plastic films. Aimed at a wide audience of engineers, technicians, managers, purchasing agents and users, Multilayer Flexible Packaging provides a thorough introduction to the manufacturing and applications of flexible plastic films, covering: - Materials - Hardware and Processes - Multilayer film designs and applications The materials coverage includes detailed sections on polyethylene, polypropylene and additives. The dies used to produce multilayer films are explored in the hardware section, and the process engineering of film manufacture explained, with a particular focus on meeting specifications and targets. The section includes unique coverage of the problematic area of bending technology, providing a unique explanation of the issues involved in the blending of viscoelastic non-Newtonian polymeric materials. About the author John R. Wagner, Jr. is President of Crescent Associates, Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in plastic films and flexible packaging. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BS and MS in Chemical Engineering.