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The Chemical Resistance series is the world's largest compilation of chemical resistance data that explains the effect of thousands of reagents, the environment and other exposure media on the properties and characteristics of thermoplastics. Materials/Reagents: Volume 1 covers 91 generic families of thermoplastic materials, as well as alloys and many new materials. More than 4,500 reagents, both common and exotic, comprise the exposure media. Data: Extensive data are given for exposure condi...

Showcases international food packaging graphic design, from designer lines such as Phillipe Starck's bottle water, to the pop kitsch of Japanese sweet wrappers, and from super-branded icons to in-house lines and own brands. The book features insights from professionals in the business and essays exploring the practical and psychological issues governing successful work. It also takes three international design groups working in the field as case studies for in-depth analysis, following the desig...

While most historical accounts of the development of computer design focus on specific computers or manufacturers, examining the success stories of hardware and operating systems, Delete: A Design History of Computer Vapourware creates a completely new narrative by investigating the machines that didn't make it. Fascinating, full-colour images of computer designs, many of them previously unpublished, are accompanied by the hitherto untold stories of their planning and development, the pitfalls...

The successful employment of food packaging can greatly improve product safety and quality, making the area a key concern to the food processing industry. Emerging food packaging technologies reviews advances in packaging materials, the design and implementation of smart packaging techniques, and developments in response to growing concerns about packaging sustainability. Part one of Emerging food packaging technologies focuses on developments in active packaging, reviewing controlled release p...

Recent developments in multifunctional and nanoreinforced polymers have provided the opportunity to produce high barrier, active and intelligent food packaging which can help ensure, or even enhance, the quality and safety of packaged foods. Multifunctional and nanoreinforced polymers for food packaging provides a comprehensive review of novel polymers and polymer nanocomposites for use in food packaging. After an introductory chapter, Part one discusses nanofillers for plastics in food packagi...

This reference guide brings together a wide range of essential data on the effects of weather and UV light exposure on plastics and elastomers, enabling engineers to make optimal material choices and design decisions. In both normal and extreme environments, outdoor use has a variety of effects on different plastics and elastomers, including discoloring and brittleness. The data is supported by explanations of real-world engineering applications. The data tables in this book are supported by exa...

Now in its third edition, the Handbook of Package Engineering is still considered the standard industry reference on packaging materials and engineering. This text is a useful source of information for anyone involved in packaging. Designed as a refresher on packaging fundamentals, this complete guide also provides information on recent changes in

Contents - 1. Paper Converting Machinery - L. W. Egan - Unroll Units - Guides and Tension Devices - Coaters - Paper Machine Coating - Driers - Saturators - Calenders - Supercalenders and Embossers - Creping Machines - Laminators - Printers - Cutters and Layboys - Slitters - Winders - Special Coating Equipment - 2. Printing Inks and Processes - S. B. McFarlane, Jr. - Printing Methods and Equipment - Printing Inks - Printing Problems - Printing Special Surfaces - Special Applications of Printed Pa...

Peter Smith has joined forces with skilled consultants to take his piping series to the next level. The Planning Guide to Piping Design covers the entire process of planning a plant model project from conceptual to mechanical completion, and explains where the piping lead falls in the process along with his roles and responsibilities. Piping Engineering Leads (or PEL's) used to only receive on-the-job training to learn the operation of producing a process plant. Over time, more schools and progr...

A kaleidoscope of perspectives for packagers and marketers. Among them are research to ensure successful packaging, solid waste and environmental trade-offs, copycat packaging, why a package should be red and white, the role of design, and the consumer side.