Biaxial Stretching of Film - Principles and Applications

Description

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