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Biaxial Stretching of Film: Principles and Applications

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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.

Key features:

- 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

Contents:

PART 1: FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF BIAXIAL STRETCHING

Fundamentals of biaxial stretching and definitions of terms
M T DeMeuse, Independent Consultant, USA
- Introduction
- Methods of biaxial stretching
- Recommendations
- Conclusions
- References

Equipment design and requirements of biaxially stretched films
M T DeMeuse, Independent Consultant, USA
- Introduction
- Double bubble process for biaxial stretching of films
- Tenter process for production of biaxially oriented films
- Recommendations
- References

Laboratory evaluations of biaxially stretched films
M T DeMeuse, Independent Consultant, USA
- Introduction
- T. M. Long stretcher for laboratory evaluations
- Karo IV laboratory stretcher from Brueckner
- Literature studies involving laboratory stretching equipment
- Recommendations
- References

Polyolefins used in biaxial stretched films
M T DeMeuse, Independent Consultant, USA
- Introduction
- Polypropylene
- Conclusions
- Recommendations
- References

Other polymers used for biaxial films
M T DeMeuse, Independent Consultant, USA
- Introduction
- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
- Polyamides in biaxially oriented films
- Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) in biaxially stretched films
- Recommendations
- References

Biaxial film structures
M T DeMeuse, Independent Consultant, USA
- Introduction
- Film structures based on homopolymer polypropylene
- Recommendations
- References

Typical industrial processes for the biaxial orientation of films
M T DeMeuse, Independent Consultant, USA
- Introduction
- Commercial production processes for biaxially oriented films
- Novel technologies currently being developed
- Recommendations
- References

Post-production processing of biaxially oriented films
M T DeMeuse, Independent Consultant, USA
- Introduction
- Surface treatment of films
- Conclusions
- Recommendations
- References

Strain energy function and stress-strain model for uniaxial and biaxial orientation of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)
M A Ansari, M R Cameron and S A Jabarin, University of Toledo, USA
- Introduction
- Experimental
- Stress-strain behavior of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)
- Modeling of the stress-strain behavior – literature review
- Development of a stress-strain model
- References

Academic investigations of biaxially stretched films
M T DeMeuse, Independent Consultant, USA
- Introduction
- Literature studies of polypropylene
- Biaxial studies of polyamide films
- Recommendations
- References

Biaxial stretched polyamide film
T Barth, Brückner Maschinenbau GmbH & Co.KG, Germany
- Introduction
- Processing of biaxially oriented polyamide (BOPA)
- BOPA film properties
- References

PART 2: APPLICATIONS OF BIAXIAL FILMS

Fresh cut produce packaging and the use of biaxial stretched films
C F Forney and E S Yaganza, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada
- Introduction
- Quality factors determining shelf-life
- Respiration and metabolism
- Package atmosphere modification
- Packaging methods and quality maintenance
- Future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- References

Biaxial stretched films for use in snack packaging
E Mount III, EMMOUNT Technologies, USA
- Introduction
- Basic principles and methods for snack packaging
- Technologies and techniques
- Advantages and limitations
- Applications
- Future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- References

Biaxially stretched films for product labelling
B Hostetter, Formerly of Applied Extrusion Technologies, Inc, USA
- Introduction
- Labeling systems and technologies
- Label applications
- Label preparation -- label design, printing and converting
- Future trends and new developments in labeling and label films
- Conclusions
- References

Applications of biaxial stretched films
S H Tabatabaei and A Ajji, Polytechnic School of Montreal, Canada
- Introduction
- Biaxial stretching of nanocomposite and multilayer films
- Conclusions
- Future trends
- References

Future trends for biaxially oriented films and orienting lines
J Breil, Brückner Maschinenbau GmbH & Co.KG, Germany
- Introduction
- Trends for packaging film
- Trends for technical film
- Development environment for biaxially oriented film
- References

Author

Dr. Mark T. DeMeuse worked for Celgard LLC, USA and is now an independent consultant. He is widely regarded for his research and work on highly specialized polymer-based membranes and biaxially oriented films.

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