Biaxial Stretching of Film

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.

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Mark T. DeMeuse is a Consultant at MTD Polymer Consulting. He specializes in materials development and polymer characterization methodologies, and has worked in the development of battery separators for use in lithium-ion batteries, including both dry and wet process technologies. Dr. DeMeuse has edited 2 published books in the area of polymer science.

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Part I: Fundamental principles of biaxial stretching

Chapter 1: Fundamentals of biaxial stretching and definitions of terms

Abstract:

1.1 Introduction

1.3 Recommendations

1.4 Conclusions

Chapter 2: Equipment design and requirements of biaxially stretched films

Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Double bubble process for biaxial stretching of films

2.3 Tenter process for production of biaxially oriented films

2.4 Recommendations

Chapter 3: Laboratory evaluations of biaxially stretched film

Abstract:

3.1 Introduction

3.2 T.M. Long stretcher for laboratory evaluations

3.3 Karo IV laboratory stretcher from Brückner

3.4 Literature studies involving laboratory stretching equipment

3.5 Recommendations

Chapter 4: Polyolefins used in biaxial stretched films

Abstract:

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Polypropylene

4.3 Use of polyethylene in biaxial stretching

4.4 Conclusions

4.5 Recommendations

Chapter 5: Other polymers used for biaxial films

Abstract:

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

5.3 Polyamides in biaxially oriented films

5.4 Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) in biaxially stretched films

5.5 Recommendations

Chapter 6: Biaxial film structures

Abstract:

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Film structures based on homopolymer polypropylene

6.3 Recommendations

Chapter 7: Typical industrial processes for the biaxial orientation of films

Abstract:

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Commercial production processes for biaxially oriented films

7.3 Novel technologies currently being developed

7.4 Recommendations

Chapter 8: Post-production processing of biaxially oriented films

Abstract:

8.1 Introduction

8.1 Surface treatment of films

8.3 Conclusions

8.4 Recommendations

Chapter 9: Strain energy function and stressâ?"strain model for uniaxial and biaxial orientation of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)

Abstract:

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Experimental

9.3 Stress-strain behavior of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)

9.4 Modeling of the stress-strain behavior - literature review

9.5 Development of a stress-strain model

Chapter 10: Academic investigations of biaxially stretched films

Abstract:

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Literature studies of common commodity polymers

10.3 Biaxial studies of specialty polymers

10.4 Recommendations

Chapter 11: Biaxially stretched polyamide film

Abstract:

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Processing of biaxially oriented polyamide (BOPA)

11.3 BOPA film properties

Part II: Applications of biaxial films

Chapter 12: Fresh-cut produce packaging and the use of biaxial stretched films

Abstract:

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Quality factors determining shelf-life

12.3 Respiration and metabolism

12.4 Package atmosphere modification

12.5 Packaging methods and quality maintenance

12.6 Future trends

12.7Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 13: Biaxial stretched films for use in snack packaging

Abstract:

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Basic principles and methods for snack packaging

13.3 Technologies and techniques

13.4 Advantages and limitations

13.5 Applications

13.6 Future trends

13.7 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 14: Biaxially stretched films for product labeling

Abstract:

14.1 Introduction

14.2 Labeling systems and technologies

14.3 Label applications

14.4 Label preparation - label design, printing and converting

14.5 Future trends and new developments in labeling and label films</