Packaging Technology

Fundamentals, Materials and Processes

Inbunden, Engelska, 2012

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Packaging is a complex and wide-ranging subject. Comprehensive in scope and authoritative in its coverage, Packaging technology provides the ideal introduction and reference for both students and experienced packaging professionals.

Part one provides a context for the book, discussing fundamental issues relating to packaging such as its role in society and its diverse functions, the packaging supply chain and legislative, environmental and marketing issues. Part two reviews the principal packaging materials such as glass, metal, plastics, paper and paper board. It also discusses closures, adhesives and labels. The final part of the book discusses packaging processes, from design and printing to packaging machinery and line operations, as well as hazard and risk management in packaging.

With its distinguished editors and expert contributors, Packaging technology is a standard text for the packaging industry. The book is designed both to meet the needs of those studying for the Diploma in Packaging Technology and to act as a comprehensive reference for packaging professionals.

Provides the ideal introduction and reference for both students and experienced packaging professionals
Examines fundamental issues relating to packaging, such as its role in society, its diverse functions, the packaging supply chain and legislative, environmental and marketing issues
Reviews the principal packaging materials such as glass, metal, plastics, paper and paper board

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2012-10-29
Mått175 x 245 x undefined mm
Vikt1 320 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieWoodhead Publishing in Materials
Antal sidor600
FörlagElsevier Science
ISBN9781845696658

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Anne Emblem has over 30 years' active experience across the packaging industry, covering packaging manufacturers (Alcan, British Aluminium, National Adhesives, W. R. Grace, Morplan), packer/fillers (Merck, Sharp and Dohme Pharmaceuticals, Avon Cosmetics, British Sugar) and the high street retailer Marks and Spencer. Her experience lies in technical, commercial and environmental aspects of packaging, as well as compliance with legislation and safety. She is a Fellow of the former Institute of Packaging, now part of the UK Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), and Chartered Scientists.

Contributor contact detailsNote about the editorsPrefacePart I: Packaging fundamentalsChapter 1: Packaging and societyChapter 2: The packaging supply chainChapter 3: Packaging functionsChapter 4: Packaging legislationChapter 5: Packaging and environmental sustainabilityChapter 6: Packaging and marketingPart II: Packaging materials and componentsChapter 7: Glass packagingChapter 8: Rigid metal packagingChapter 9: Aluminium foil packagingChapter 10: Paper and paperboard packagingChapter 11: Corrugated board packagingChapter 12: Basics of polymer chemistry for packaging materialsChapter 13: Plastics properties for packaging materialsChapter 14: Plastics manufacturing processes for packaging materialsChapter 15: Packaging closuresChapter 16: Adhesives for packagingChapter 17: Labels for packagingPart III: Packaging processesChapter 18: Packaging design and developmentChapter 19: Printing for packagingChapter 20: Packaging machinery and line operationsChapter 21: Hazard and risk management in packagingIndex