Author: Miko Cakmak
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119535743
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 388
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This volume presents a comprehensive review of key aspects of polyester film technology, ranging from first principles to practical applications Bringing together world-class experts to review the state-of-the-art of key materials and processing elements of polyester film technology, Polyester Films covers a wide range of topics with direct utility to students, practitioners, business managers and researchers, in academia and industry. Topics covered in this volume include survey of optical and physical properties, microlayer coextrusion, polyester ionomers, polyester blends, biomedical applications and recycling . In particular, the text focuses on novel design and application of polyester films, such as those used in the production of flat panel displays, flexible electronics, and barrier films. The overriding objective of the book is to scope the multitude of options available to material and product designers in manipulating the properties of polyester films to meet specific performance and product criteria. These options include synthetic modifications (copolymerization), physical enhancements (blending), and process upgrades (tenter-frame changes, coextrusion, and coating). Edited by two highly qualified material scientists with extensive experience in academia and industry, Polyester Films covers topics such as: Historical review of polyester film technology Overview of physical performance and applications of key polyester films, especially PET and PEN Synthetic options available for manipulating the structure and properties of polyesters, with special focus on polyester ionomers Main blending options available to enhance the performance of commodity polyesters Rheo-optical properties of polyester films and corresponding testing methodology Micro-layer coextrusion technology as applied to modify the performance of polyester films Bio-medical applications Polyester recycling, with special focus on upcycling With an interdisciplinary approach covering the performance of real-life products and components, Polyester Films is an essential resource for researchers and engineers in academia and industry working in physics, material science, chemistry and process engineering. This volume should also be invaluable for graduate students and early-career researchers in similar fields.
Author: Françoise Pardos
Publisher: iSmithers Rapra Publishing
ISBN: 1859574807
Category : Market surveys
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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Flexible films are defined as being planar forms of plastics, which may be thick enough to be self-supporting but thin enough to be flexed, folded and/or creased without cracking. Films comprise around 25 per cent of all plastics used worldwide, around 40 million tons, and are thus a massive market sector. Commodity plastics dominate, with polyethylene and polypropylene together accounting for around 34 million tons. This is an expanding area with increased demand each year particularly in the developing regions of the world and with a move from rigid to flexible packaging. There are many material types used in films from single layer polymers to multilayer structures with tie layers and copolymers. Multilayers permit custom adaptation of material properties from barrier to strength. Technology, such as the orientation of polypropylene, has produced better properties and more valuable materials. High performance plastics are also being used in applications such as telectronics. There are details of the main suppliers including mergers and capacity. coextrusion, casting, extrusion coating, extrusion laminating and metallising. Blown extrusion was the first process used to make films of polyethylene. These processes have advantages and disadvantages depending on the material type in use, the width and thickness of film required. Films are mainly used in packaging for foodstuffs, but there are also substantial market segments for medical, electronic, automotive and construction applications. Specific applications include decorative wrap, form-fill-seal, blood bags, flexible printed circuits, bed sheeting, diapers, and in-mould decorating of car parts (to replace painting and provide a more durable surface coating). Carrier bags and garbage bags are big markets, with imports to Europe; there are environmental concerns about the use of plastic bags and these are discussed in the report. geomembranes and similar applications. PE and PP are the main materials used in packaging films. PET is primarily used in magnetics, optics and telectronics. PVC is found in consumer goods and medical applications, while PVB is mainly used in automotive and construction applications as glazing protection. Multimaterial films account for around 7 million tons of the films produced, with around 95 per cent of this going into packaging applications. These are just some of the examples listed in this market report. Europe and North America each account for about 30 per cent of the total world consumption of plastic films. The plastic films supply structure and individual company information are summarised in the second half of this market report on Plastic Films in Europe and the Rest of the World.
Author: NIIR Board of Consultants & Engineers
Publisher: ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.
ISBN: 8178330113
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 321
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Plastic Films, HDPE and Thermoset Plastics are now an accepted part of the industrial and domestic scenes but this growth has been comparatively recent. Plastic films are typically used for sealing food items in containers to keep them fresh over a longer period of time. Plastic wrap, typically sold on rolls in boxes with a cutting edge, clings to many smooth surfaces and can thus remain tight over the opening of a container without adhesive or other devices. The past several years have seen numerous plastic films developed for the packaging industry, the most used today being polyethylene. Cast polypropylene film, like polyethylene film is unoriented (not stretched), but it was found that an improved film could be obtained by orientation (stretching the cast in one or more directions). Biaxial orientation is the process whereby the continuous cast film or sheet of plastic is heated up to brings it to a temperature that makes it stretchable. BOPP film possesses superior tensile strength, flexibility, toughness, shrink ability, good barrier and optical characteristics. The use of polyethylene terephthalate film is increasing considerably in recent years in videos audio magnetic tapes, computer tapes, photo and X ray films, power capacitors, insulation tapes and metalling for artificial zari. High density polyethylene (HDPE) or polyethylene high density (PEHD) is a polyethylene thermoplastic made from petroleum. The major applications of HDPE are in the manufacturing of containers, pipes, house wares, toys, filament, woven sacks, film, wire and cable insulation. HDPE is lighter than water, and can be moulded, machined, and joined together using welding (difficult to glue). Thermoset, or thermosetting plastics are synthetic materials that strengthen during being heated, but cannot be successfully remolded or reheated after their initial heat forming. This is in contrast to thermoplastics, which soften when heated and harden and strengthen after cooling. Thermoplastics can be heated, shaped and cooled as often as necessary without causing a chemical change, while thermosetting plastics will burn when heated after the initial molding. Additionally, thermoplastics tend to be easier to mold than thermosetting plastics, which also take a longer time to produce (due to the time it takes to cure the heated material). Some of the astonishing fundamentals of the book are salient features of contemporary, technology and current research, three basic processes: advances, modern polyethylene, processes using high yield catalysts, solution polymerization processes, polyolefins, low density polyethylene, polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), vinyl chloride/vinyl acetate copolymers, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, physical and chemical properties, manufacturing methods, extrusion of film, slit die extrusion (flat film extrusion), comparison of blow and cast film processes, water cooled polypropylene film, calendaring, solvent, casting, casting of regenerated cellulose film, orientation of film, expanded films, plastics net from film, unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins, thermoset polyurethanes, guidelines and theories in compounding polyurethane elastomers, compounding for thermoset polyurethane elastomers, cellulose and cellulose derivatives, thermoplastic polymers etc. The present books offer an up to date overview of the processing of plastic films, HDPE and thermoset plastics. This book is suitable for entrepreneurs, researchers, professionals, technical institutions etc. TAGS Volatiles From Plastic Manufacturing Process, Production of Plastic Films, Plastic Manufacturing Process, Plastic Extrusion and Manufacturing Process, Plastic Extrusion Process, Plastic Film Manufacturing, Production Process of Plastic Film, Plastic Film and Extrusion Equipment, Thermoset Plastic Manufacturing Process, Plastic Film Manufacture, Production of Plastic Films, Process for Production of Plastic Films, Plastic Films Production, Plastic Film Manufacturing Business Plan, Business Plan on Plastic Film Manufacturing, Starting Plastic Film Manufacturing Business, Profitable Plastic Film Manufacturing Business, Start Small Plastic Film Manufacturing Business, High Density (HDPE) Production, High Density Polyethylene Manufacturing Process, Manufacturing Process for HDPE, HDPE/PP Bags Manufacturing Plant, Thermoset Processing, Plastic Manufacturing Methods, Thermoplastic Processing Methods, How are Thermosetting Plastics Made, Methods of Manufacturing Thermoplastic, Thermosetting Plastics, Manufacturing Process of Thermosetting Plastics, Business Plan on Thermosetting Plastics Manufacturing, Starting Thermosetting Plastics Manufacturing Business, Thermosetting Plastics Manufacturing Business, Thermosetting Plastics Manufacturing Business Plan, How to Start Thermosetting Plastics Manufacturing Industry, Thermoplastic and Thermoset Processing Methods, BOPP Film Production Line, BOPP Film Production, Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Films, Bopp Film Manufacturing Process, Bopp Film Plant, Biaxially Oriented Film Production, BOPP Film Production Plant, Extrusion of Film, Water Cooled Polypropylene Film, Plastics Net From Film, Pouch Making Equipment, Sachet Making Machines, Process for Manufacturing Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Unsaturated Polyester Resin Manufacturing Process, Method of Preparation of Unsaturated Polyester Resins, Manufacturing Process of Unsaturated Polyester Resin, Unsaturated Polyester Resin Manufacturing Plant, Method for Preparation of MDI Prepolymers, Styrene Polymers and Copolymers, Thermoplastic Polymers, Polymerization Methods, Methods of Polymerization, Cross linked Polymers, Thermoset Polyester, Polyurethane Elastomers, Polyimides Ladder Polymers, Reinforced Thermoset Processing, Thermoplastic Processing, Process of Bag Manufacturing, Bag Manufacturing Process, Production Process of Bag, Bag Manufacture, Sack Manufacture, Sack Manufacturing Process, Manufacturing Plant of Sacks, Business Plan on Manufacturing Sacks, Bags Made from Tubular Film, Bags Made From Flat Film, Heavy Duty Sack Manufacture, Methods of Thermoforming, Lamination, Curtain Coating, Extrusion Coating, Adhesive Lamination, Wet Bonding, Dry Bonding, Cross Laminated Film, NPCS, Niir, Process Technology Books, Business Consultancy, Business Consultant, Project Identification and Selection, Preparation of Project Profiles, Startup, Business Guidance, Business Guidance to Clients, Startup Project, Startup Ideas, Project for Startups, Startup Project Plan, Business Start-Up, Business Plan for Startup Business, Great Opportunity for Startup, Small Start-Up Business Project, Best Small and Cottage Scale Industries, Startup India, Stand Up India, Small Scale Industries, New Small Scale Ideas for BOPP Film Production, High Density (HDPE) Production Business Ideas You Can Start on Your Own, Small Scale Plastic Film Manufacturing, Guide to Starting and Operating Small Business, Business Ideas for Unsaturated Polyester Resin Manufacturing, How to Start Volatiles from Plastic Manufacturing Business, Starting Adhesive Lamination, Start Your Own Plastic Film Manufacturing Business, Sack Manufacturing Business Plan, Business Plan for Bag Production, Small Scale Industries in India, Volatiles from Plastic Manufacturing Based Small Business Ideas in India, Small Scale Industry You Can Start on Your Own, Business Plan for Small Scale Industries, Set Up Sack Manufacturing, Profitable Small Scale Manufacturing, How to Start Small Business in India, Free Manufacturing Business Plans, Small and Medium Scale Manufacturing, Profitable Small Business Industries Ideas, Business Ideas for Startup
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