Biaxial Stretching of Film: Principles and Applications (Woodhead Publishing in Materials)

This book provides an overview of the manufacturing processes and range of applications for biaxially stretched films. Part One reviews the fundamental principles of biaxial stretching. After an introductory chapter which defines terms, chapters discuss equipment design and requirements, laboratory evaluations, biaxial film structures and typical industrial processes for the biaxial orientation of films. Additional topics include post production processing of biaxially stretched films, the stress-strain behavior of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and academic investigations of biaxially stretched films. Part Two investigates the applications of biaxial films including fresh cut produce, snack packaging and product labeling. A final chapter investigates potential future trends for biaxially oriented films and orienting lines. This book is a valuable reference tool for a broad spectrum of readers, ranging from polymer and fiber engineers to electrical engineers. It will also be suitable for professionals in the food packaging and paper industries. Content: Front Matter • Table of Contents •Part I. Fundamental Principles of Biaxial Stretching 1. Fundamentals of Biaxial Stretching and Definitions of Terms 2. Equipment Design and Requirements of Biaxially Stretched Films 3. Laboratory Evaluations of Biaxially Stretched Film 4. Polyolefins Used in Biaxial Stretched Films 5. Other Polymers Used for Biaxial Films 6. Biaxial Film Structures 7. Typical Industrial Processes for the Biaxial Orientation of Films 8. Post-Production Processing of Biaxially Oriented Films 9. Strain Energy Function and Stress-Strain Model for Uniaxial and Biaxial Orientation of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) (PET) 10. Academic Investigations of Biaxially Stretched Films 11. Biaxially Stretched Polyamide Film •Part II. Applications of Biaxial Films 12. Fresh-Cut Produce Packaging and the Use of Biaxial Stretched Films 13. Biaxial Stretched Films for Use in Snack Packaging 14. Biaxially Stretched Films for Product Labeling 15. Applications of Biaxial Stretched Films 16. Future Trends for Biaxially Oriented Films and Orienting Lines Index Content: Front matter , Pages i-iii Copyright , Page iv Contributor contact details , Pages ix-x , Mark T. DeMeuse, M.A. Ansari, M.R. Cameron, S.A. Jabarin, T. Barth, C.F. Forney, E.S. Yaganza, E.M. Mount III, B. Hostetter, S.H. Tabatabaei, Abdellah Ajji, J. Breil 1 - Fundamentals of biaxial stretching and definitions of terms , Pages 3-13 , M.T. DeMeuse 2 - Equipment design and requirements of biaxially stretched films , Pages 14-26 , M.T. DeMeuse 3 - Laboratory evaluations of biaxially stretched film , Pages 27-35 , M.T. De Meuse 4 - Polyolefins used in biaxial stretched films , Pages 36-46 , M.T. DeMseuse 5 - Other polymers used for biaxial films , Pages 47-58 , M.T. DeMeuse 6 - Biaxial film structures , Pages 59-66 , M.T. DeMeuse 7 - Typical industrial processes for the biaxial orientation of films , Pages 67-75 , M.T. DeMeuse 8 - Post-production processing of biaxially oriented films , Pages 76-85 , M.T. DeMeuse 9 - Strain energy function and stress–strain model for uniaxial and biaxial orientation of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) , Pages 86-116 , M.A. Ansari, M.R. Cameron, S.A. Jabarin 10 - Academic investigations of biaxially stretched films , Pages 117-124 , M.T. DeMeuse 11 - Biaxially stretched polyamide film , Pages 125-140 , T. Barth 12 - Fresh-cut produce packaging and the use of biaxial stretched films , Pages 143-164 , C.F. Forney, E.S. Yaganza 13 - Biaxial stretched films for use in snack packaging , Pages 165-203 , E.M. Mount III 14 - Biaxially stretched films for product labeling , Pages 204-230 , B. Hostetter 15 - Applications of biaxial stretched films , Pages 231-239 , S.H. Tabatabaei, A. Ajji 16 - Future trends for biaxially oriented films and orienting lines , Pages 240-273 , J. Breil Index , Pages 275-284 Biaxial (having two axes) stretching of film is used for a range of applications and is the primary manufacturing process by which products are produced for the food packaging industry. Biaxial stretching of film: principles and applications provides an overview of the manufacturing processes and range of applications for biaxially stretched films.

Part one reviews the fundamental principles of biaxial stretching. After an introductory chapter which defines terms, chapters discuss equipment design and requirements, laboratory evaluations, biaxial film structures and typical industrial processes for the biaxial orientation of films. Additional topics include post production processing of biaxially stretched films, the stress-strain behaviour of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and academic investigations of biaxially stretched films. Part two investigates the applications of biaxial films including fresh cut produce, snack packaging and product labelling. A final chapter investigates potential future trends for biaxially oriented films and orienting lines.

Biaxial stretching of film: principles and applications is a valuable reference tool for a broad spectrum of readers, ranging from polymer and fibre engineers to electrical engineers. It will also be suitable for professionals in the food packaging and paper industries.

• A valuable reference tool for polymer and fibre engineers, electrical engineers and professionals in the food packaging and paper industries
• Provides a comprehensive overview of the manufacturing processes of biaxially stretched films and includes a discussion of their future applications
• Places emphasis on the technology as well as the different types of polymers used

Biaxial (having two axes) stretching of film is used for a range of applications and is the primary manufacturing process by which products are produced for the food packaging industry. Biaxial stretching of film: principles and applications provides an overview of the manufacturing processes and range of applications for biaxially stretched films. Part one reviews the fundamental principles of biaxial stretching. After an introductory chapter which defines terms, chapters discuss equipment design and requirements, laboratory evaluations, biaxial film structures and typical industrial processes for the biaxial orientation of films. Additional topics include post production processing of biaxially stretched films, the stress-strain behaviour of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and academic investigations of biaxially stretched films. Part two investigates the applications of biaxial films including fresh cut produce, snack packaging and product labelling. A final chapter investigates potential future trends for biaxially oriented films and orienting lines. Biaxial stretching of film: principles and applications is a valuable reference tool for a broad spectrum of readers, ranging from polymer and fibre engineers to electrical engineers. It will also be suitable for professionals in the food packaging and paper industries. A valuable reference tool for polymer and fibre engineers, electrical engineers and professionals in the food packaging and paper industries Provides a comprehensive overview of the manufacturing processes of biaxially stretched films and includes a discussion of their future applications Places emphasis on the technology as well as the different types of polymers used Biaxial stretching of film is used for a range of applications. Many products ranging from food packaging to packages for fresh cut produce are produced by this process. This title reviews the fundamental principles of biaxial stretching. It emphasizes on the technology as well the different types of polymers used. Biaxial (having two axes) stretching of film is used for a range of applications and is the primary manufacturing process by which products are produced for the food packaging industry. Biaxial stretching of film: principles and applications provides an overview of the manufacturing processes and range of applications for biaxially stretched films. Part one reviews the fundamental principles of biaxial stretching. After an introductory chapter which defines terms, chapters discuss equipment design and requirements, laboratory evaluations, biaxial film structures and typical industrial processes for the biaxial orientation of films. Additional topics include post production processing of biaxially stretched films, the stress-strain behaviour of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and academic investigations of biaxially stretched films. Part two investigates the applications of biaxial films including fresh cut produce, snack packaging and product labelling. A final chapter investigates potential future trends for biaxially oriented films and orienting lines. Biaxial stretching of film: principles and applications is a valuable reference tool for a broad spectrum of readers, ranging from polymer and fibre engineers to electrical engineers. It will also be suitable for professionals in the food packaging and paper industries • One of very few books available to cover this subject area.
• A practical book with a wealth of detail.

This book covers the major manufacturing processes for polymer matrix composites with an emphasis on continuous fibre-reinforced composites. It covers the major fabrication processes in detail.

Very few books cover the details of fabrication and assembly processes for composites. This book is intended for the engineer who wants to learn more about composite processing: any one with some experience in composites should be able to read it. The author, who has 34 years experience in the aerospace industry, has intentionally left out mathematical models for processes so the book will be readable by the general engineer.

It differs from other books on composites manufacturing in focussing almost solely on manufacturing processes, while not attempting to cover materials, test methods, mechanical properties and other areas of composites.
& Bull; One of very few books available to cover this subject area. & bull; A practical book with a wealth of detail. This book covers the major manufacturing processes for polymer matrix composites with an emphasis on continuous fibre-reinforced composites. It covers the major fabrication processes in detail. Very few books cover the details of fabrication and assembly processes for composites. This book is intended for the engineer who wants to learn more about composite processing: any one with some experience in composites should be able to read it. The author, who has 34 years experience in the aerospace industry, has intentionally left out mathematical models for processes so the book will be readable by the general engineer. It differs from other books on composites manufacturing in focussing almost solely on manufacturing processes, while not attempting to cover materials, test methods, mechanical properties and other areas of composites Annotation Biaxial stretching of film is used for a range of applications. Many products ranging from food packaging, to packages for fresh cut produce are produced by this process. The first set of chapters review the fundamental principles of biaxial stretching. Emphasis is placed on the techniques of the technology, as well the different types of polymers used. The second collection of chapters examine the range of applications for the process, including product labels, snack packaging to synthetic paper. The book includes a discussion of future applications for biaxial stretching of film Covers the major manufacturing processes for polymer matrix composites with an emphasis on continuous fibre-reinforced composites. This book covers the major fabrication processes in detail. It is intended for the engineer who wants to learn more about composite processing.