This book is a comprehensive illustrated guide and reference to plastic packaging films. 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.

From the Preface: “...This book presents a comprehensive description of plastic films and their use in packaging. The reader will find a heavy emphasis not only on ‘what’ and ‘how’ but also on ‘why’...A thorough understanding of the material in this volume, particularly the technology presented in the first three chapters, requires that the reader be generally familiar with the elements of chemistry and physics presented in introductory college courses in those subjects. Additional technical terms have been defined as they appear...”

Target Audience: Users of packaging films; quality, process control, manufacturing, and marketing personnel employed by packaging film producers and converters; package designers; and students in these disciplines.

Table of Contents:

Polymers

Processes for Making Plastic Films

Processes for Modifying Plastic Films

Package Functions and Requirements

Packaging Machinery

Packaging Applications for Plastic Films

Future Trends and Possibilities

Appendix

Glossary

Index