The science and technology of flexible packaging : multilayer films from resin and process to end use / Barry A. Morris.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed September 15, 2016).

Providing a comprehensive guide to the use of plastic films in flexible packaging, covering scientific principles, properties, processes, and end use considerations, this book brings the science of multilayer films to the practitioner in a concise and impactful way, presenting the fundamental understanding required to improve product design, material selection, and processes. -- Edited summary from book.

Front Cover; THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF FLEXIBLE PACKAGING; Series Page; THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF FLEXIBLE PACKAGING: Multilayer Films from Resin and Process to End Use; Copyright; Contents; Preface; I -- WHY MULTILAYER FILMS?; 1 -- Introduction; 1.1 History of Packaging; 1.2 Benefits of Packaging; 1.3 Consumption Patterns; 1.4 Packaging Value Chain; 1.5 Needs Along the Value Chain; 1.5.1 Consumer Needs; 1.5.2 End-User Needs; 1.5.3 Converter Needs; 1.6 Assembling a Package: Benefits of Multiple Layers; 1.7 Packaging Trends in the Context of the Value Chain; References.

II -- BASIC PROCESSES 2 -- Converting Processes; 2.1 Extrusion; For Further Reading; 2.2 Film Converting; 2.2.1 Blown Film; 2.2.1.1 Key Components; 2.2.1.1.1 Extruder; 2.2.1.1.2 Tubular Die; 2.2.1.1.3 Air Ring and Inner Bubble Cooling; 2.2.1.1.4 Collapsing Frame and Haul-Off; 2.2.1.1.5 Gauge Control; 2.2.1.1.6 Windup; For Further Reading on Winding; 2.2.1.2 Coextrusion Blown Film; 2.2.1.3 Key Factors Affecting Properties; 2.2.1.4 Scale-Up; Further Reading on Blown Film; 2.2.2 Cast Film; 2.2.2.1 Key Components; 2.2.2.1.1 Extruder; 2.2.2.1.2 Die; 2.2.2.1.3 Chill Roll and Pinning Technology.

2.2.2.1.4 Windup and Other Components2.2.2.2 Coextrusion; 2.2.2.3 Key Factors Affecting Properties; 2.2.2.4 Comparison of Blown and Cast Film Processes; Further Reading for Cast Film; 2.3 Coating and Lamination; 2.3.1 Extrusion Coating and Lamination; 2.3.1.1 Key Components; 2.3.1.1.1 Extruder; 2.3.1.1.2 Die; 2.3.1.1.3 Substrate Unwind and Preparation; 2.3.1.1.4 Chill and Nip Roll; 2.3.1.1.5 Windup; 2.3.1.2 Coextrusion; 2.3.1.3 Key Parameters Affecting Properties; Further Reading for Extrusion Coating and Lamination; 2.3.2 Adhesive Lamination; 2.3.2.1 Key Components.

2.3.2.1.1 Unwind and Surface Preparation2.3.2.1.2 Adhesive Application; 2.3.2.1.3 Curing or Drying; 2.3.2.1.4 Windup; 2.3.2.2 Key Factors Affecting Properties; 2.3.2.3 Comparison of Extrusion and Adhesive Lamination; 2.4 Orientation; 2.4.1 Tenter Frame; 2.4.2 Double Bubble; 2.4.3 Machine Direction Orientation; Further Reading on Film Orientation Processes; 2.5 Printing; 2.5.1 Gravure Printing; 2.5.2 Flexographic Printing; Further Reading on Film Printing Processes; References; 3 -- Packaging Equipment; 3.1 Brief Description of Packaging Equipment; 3.1.1 Pouch Machines.

3.1.1.1 Vertical Form Fill Seal3.1.1.2 Horizontal Form Fill Seal; 3.1.2 Horizontal Thermoform Fill Seal; 3.1.3 Tray Sealer; 3.1.4 Aseptic Packaging; 3.1.5 Retail Packaging; 3.1.5.1 Clamshell Packaging; 3.1.5.2 Blister Packaging; 3.1.5.3 Skin Packaging; 3.1.5.4 Comparison of Retail Packaging Types; Further Reading; 3.2 Unit Operations; 3.2.1 Registration; 3.2.2 Thermoforming; 3.2.3 Filling; 3.2.4 Gas Flush/Modified Atmosphere Packaging; 3.2.5 Heat Sealing; 3.2.5.1 Types of Heat Sealing; 3.2.5.1.1 Bar Sealing; 3.2.5.1.2 Impulse Sealing; 3.2.5.1.3 Hot Wire or Hot Knife Sealing.

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