Packaging Technology: Fundamentals, Materials and Processes

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 professionalsExamines fundamental issues relating to packaging, such as its role in society, its diverse functions, the packaging supply chain and legislative, environmental and marketing issuesReviews the principal packaging materials such as glass, metal, plastics, paper and paper board INDICE: Contributor contact details Note about the editors Preface Part I: Packaging fundamentals Chapter 1: Packaging and society Chapter 2: The packaging supply chain Chapter 3: Packaging functions Chapter 4: Packaging legislation Chapter 5: Packaging and environmental sustainability Chapter 6: Packaging and marketing Part II: Packaging materials and components Chapter 7: Glass packaging Chapter 8: Rigid metal packaging Chapter 9: Aluminium foil packaging Chapter 10: Paper and paperboard packaging Chapter 11: Corrugated board packaging Chapter 12: Basics of polymer chemistry for packaging materials Chapter 13: Plastics properties for packaging materials Chapter 14: Plastics manufacturing processes for packaging materials Chapter 15: Packaging closures Chapter 16: Adhesives for packaging Chapter 17: Labels for packaging Part III: Packaging processes Chapter 18: Packaging design and development Chapter 19: Printing for packaging Chapter 20: Packaging machinery and line operations Chapter 21: Hazard and risk management in packaging Index

• ISBN: 978-0-08-101345-8
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 600
• Fecha Publicación: 30/06/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés