Fundamentals of packaging technology / Walter Soroka.

By: Publication details: Herndon, Va. (481 Carlisle Dr., Herndon 22070) : Institute of Packaging Professionals, c1999.Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xviii, 589 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cmSubject(s): DDC classification:
  • 688.8 23 SOR
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57CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: PERSPECTIVE ON PACKAGING
What is packaging
Primitive packaging
From Rome to renaissance
E.tc

CHAPTER 2: PACKAGING FUNCTIONS
Introduction
The contain Function
The protect/preserve function
Food preservation
E.tc

CHAPTER 3: GRAPHIC DESIGN
Introduction
Demographics and psychographics
The retail environment
E.tc

CHAPTER 4: PACKAGE PRINTING AND DECORATING
Introduction
Color
Artwork
Preparation for printing
E.tc

CHAPTER 5: PAPER AND PAPERBOARD
Sources and preparation of fibre
Representative papermaking machines
Paper characterization
E.tc

CHAPTER 6: PAPERBOARD CARTONS
Package classifications
Folding carton design
Selecting the correct paperboard
E.tc

CHAPTER 7: METAL CANS AND CONTAINERS
Background
Can-making steels
Three-piece steel cans
E.tc

CHAPTER 8: GLASS CONTAINERS
Glass types and general properties
Commercial glass manufacture
Bottle manufacture
E.tc

CHAPTER 9: PLYMER CHEMISTRY FOR THE NONCHEMIST
Introduction to plastics
Polarity and material properties
Hydrocarbons and polyethylene
E.tc

CHAPTER 10: SHAPING PLASTICS
Selecting the material and the process
Plasticating extruders
Profile extrusion
E.tc


CHAPTER 11: PLASTIC APPLICATIONS
Polyethylene
Low-density and linear density polyethylene
Polystyrene
E.tc

CHAPTER 12: CLOSURES
Selection considerations
Container and closure dimensioning
Metal closures
E.tc

CHAPTER 13: ADHESIVES
Introduction to adhesives
Theories of adhesion
Surface treatment
E.tc

CHAPTER 14: FLEXIBLE PACKAGING LAMINATES
Laminates
Aluminium foil
Vacuum metallizing
E.tc

CHAPTER 15: CORRUGATED FIBERBOARD
Historical perspective
Corrugated board
E.tc

CHAPTER 16: DISTRIBUTION PACKAING
Distribution packaging: A systems approach
Tracking distribution losses
E.tc

CHAPTER 17: SHOCK, VIBRATION AND COMPRESSION
Shock
Quantifying shock fragility
E.tc

CHAPTER 18: PACKAGING MACHINERY
Automated production
The new production line
Speed
E.tc

CHAPTER 19: APPLIED PACKAGING
Carded display packages
Chub packs
Fibre cans
E.tc

CHAPTER 20: THE PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Managing of the packaging function
Project scope
The package development process
E.tc

Includes index p. 571-589

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